DZMM host detained at MPD for turning hysterical
By: Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Jodee A. Agoncillo
11:17 AM September 23rd, 2015
lawyer and DZMM host for the evening program “Usapang de Campanilla,” is currently detained at the Manila Police District (MPD) for turning hysterical while questioning the legality of the arrest of her client Tuesday evening.
Lawyer Claire Castro, who introduced herself to reporters as an employee of ABS-CBN and said is there only to help, is currently detained together with her husband, secretary and client Jackson Chua for slander by deed and obstruction of justice, according to MPD-Women’s Desk’s PO3 Marlene Remetrio.
Castro alleges Chua was apprehended at SM San Lazaro Tuesday afternoon without a warrant of arrest.
She was seen shouting, pushing policemen and pulling her client away from the MPD’s Women and Child’s Desk, trying to bring him home.
“Walang warrant sir, kinakaladkad sa SM Mall-San Lazaro. Walang complaint. Walang ginagawa sa SM Mall para arestuhin,” she said, almost shouting.
(There is no warrant, sir, but he was dragged at SM Mall-San Lazaro. There is no complaint. He is doing nothing at SM Mall to be arrested.)
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Castro’s client reportedly is facing charges of RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004 and was brought to the MPD after an entrapment operation.
However, according to Chua, his partner identified only as “Taylor” allegedly insisted him to pay the credit bill that amounted to P400,000 which she spent in their recent US trip. Chua allegedly refused so Taylor complained against him.
Castro said Chua received a text from Taylor asking him for a meet-up to talk about their child.
“May text ang babae na magkita sa SM para pagusapan ang bata. Bakit kayo lahat nandoon? Frame up? Frame up ba to?” she said, as she tried to push policemen and pull her client out of the room.
(There was a text from the partner to meet up at SM to talk about the child. Why are you all there? Frame up? Is this a frame up?)
“Walang complaint… Nasaan? Ipapafile pa lang kaso! Ini-imbestigahan ang kaso para hulihin, walang warrant of arrest ito! Wala siyang arrest,” she said shouting.
(There is no complaint. Where? The case is yet to be filed. The case is being investigated to arrest my client, but there is no warrant of arrest!)
Castro was trying to get out of the door shouting and asked angrily if it is a sin to protect her client for her to be arrested.
“Is it a sin to defend my client? Sir, Pasensya na po talaga,” enraged, she added.
(Is it a sin to defend my client? Sir, I’m really sorry.)
“Kasalanan mo ang sinisigaw-sigawan mo ako,” Remetrio, who was there with the complainant Taylor who is reportedly an airline employee, responded.
(Your sin is shouting at me.)
Because of the commotion, Remetrio sought the help of policemen to pacify the enraged Castro.
PSUPT Dennis Wagas, MPD chief of the Legal Division also came to pacify and explain to Castro the procedures and details of the arrest.
Castro’s husband is also at the Women’s Desk waiting for his partner and tried to intervene while she turned violent.
Castro hosts “Usapang de Campanilla,” a radio evening program that gives legal advice to listeners.
Reporter harassed
Meanwhile, the MPD personnel reportedly harassed a Radyo Inquirer reporter covering the said incident.
According to a report, while Ruel Perez was interviewing Castro, a “Major Aresenio Reparip” forced him to go out of the MPD Women’s Section.
Although Perez said he was only getting information, Reparip was reported to raise his voice and enraged when the reporter asked for his full name.
According to Perez, Reparip said, “’You harrassed me, you asked for my name!’”
Later on, Reparip was said to apologize to Perez. Jodee A. Agoncillo with reports from Ruel Perez, Radyo Inquirer/RAM