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Abdula vs. Guiani

Abdula vs. Guiani G.R. No.: 118821, February 18, 2000, 326 SCRA 1 FACTS: The case involves a petition for certiorari and prohibition to set aside the warrant of arrest issued by Judge Japal M. Guiani of Branch 14 of the Regional Trial Court of Cotabato City. The petitioners, Mayor Bai Unggie D. Abdula and Odin Abdula, were charged with murder in Criminal Case No. 2376. The murder complaint alleged that the petitioners paid six other individuals for the death of a certain Abdul Dimalen, the former COMELEC Registrar of Kabuntalan, Maguindanao. Initially, the Provincial Prosecutor of Maguindanao dismissed the murder charges against the petitioners and five other respondents due to lack of prima facie evidence. However, a separate information for murder was filed against one of the respondents, Kasan Mama. Subsequently, the case was ordered to be returned to the Provincial Prosecutor for further investigation. After additional evidence was presented, the Provincial Prosecutor foun...
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How to get a Police Clearance?

What is a Police Clearance? Have you ever been wondering why employers will always require this document when hiring new employees? It's because companies just want to make a background check whether or not one has committed a criminal record such as arrest, criminal proceedings or conviction. This document will serve as an assurance that the new employee they're hiring is free from any criminal liabilities. So how to get a police clearance here in the Philippines? First, you have to secure the following documentary requirements before going to your local police station: Two pieces of 2×2 ID picture; Note: There are some police stations which no longer require for an ID picture because they are the ones who will take a picture of you at their office, make some minor editing in their computer, attach it right away to the certificate, and then print. So make sure you look good and presentable when you go there because you might have no time anymore to make a retouc...
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