Q
Then what is the position of the accused in that office, if you know?
A
As I know he is the manager and the wife as the treasurer.
Proceed.
FISCAL:
Q
How did you come to know that the accused Vicente Mercado is the manager of that
office, Mr. Witness?
A
Tan.
Whenever there is an applicant there he is the one giving instructions to the wife, Baby
Q
Would you still recall what were those instructions for example, Mr. Witness?
A
One such as I recall is this, okey, you receive the money and then you give the receipt.
Q
For how many times have you been going to the residence of the accused Vicente
Mercado, Mr. Witness?
A
Five times, I began last October, once in November, once last December, once last
January and once on the latter part of February.
Q
Sometime in February, Mr. Witness, do you recall having engaged in conversation with
the accused?
A
Yes, Sir.
Q
What was the subject matter of your conversation?
A
Vicente Mercado told me just in case you would like to apply for placement abroad, I
will give you a bio-data you fill it up. In case I am not around, pointing to Toto Bellosillo, you
could always give your bio-data to Toto Bellosillo and in case you have the money you can give
the money to her.xviii[18]
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Q
When was that when he told you that if you are interested that he can help you?
A
January, Your Honor.
Q
1992?
A
Yes, Sir.