Skip to main content

How Janet Napoles surrender in Malacanang- Timeline

Here's How Janet Napoles surrender- Timeline from excerpt from the the press briefing by Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda:


Timeline of the surrender of Janet Napoles to President Benigno S. Aquino III

[Press Briefing Room, New Executive Building, Malacañang, on August 29, 2013]

SECRETARY LACIERDA: If you’re interested to know the chronology of events, we might as well start out with the chronology of events, or the timeline.

In the morning, when the President announced in his interview there was a ten-million peso bounty—after that, there was subsequent news that Atty. Lorna Kapunan mentioned on TV, or there was a crawler on ANC, that there was a statement coming from Atty. Kapunan that her client was willing to surrender.

I think around 12:37—I don’t recall if I called or Lorna called—but we discussed, I think I called, and I inquired and we discussed and verified: Was your statement that I saw on TV true or not, that her client was willing to surrender? And she said, yes. And she already mentioned at that point that they wanted to surrender but Ms. Janet Napoles was fearing for her life. There were threats on her life. I asked her if her client was willing to surrender.

First of all, I asked her, I will assume—I didn’t ask her but I made a comment: “I would assume that you still have communications with your client?” and she said, “I have no direct communications; but I have a way to my client.”

I said, “So what do you want? Do you want to surrender?”

She said at that point, “We would like to surrender, if at all. Let me confirm with my client, but we would like to surrender to the President.”

“Why the President?”

“Because he’s the person that we trust.”

So I said, “You discuss it with your client and then I will raise it with the President.”

That was at 12:37 p.m. I think we discussed it for around ten minutes.

After that, I went to the President. This was after his function at the Apolinario Mabini awards. When he went back to his office. I went up to him and I informed the President about the developments.

He just told me, “Ang dami nating leads.” There were leads on this and that. This is just another lead. So, sabi niya, “‘Pag bumalik na siya, let me know.”

So, “Ok, sir, we’ll let you know.”

Around 4:06 in the afternoon, Atty. Kapunan called me back, and she said that her client was willing to surrender to the President. Her only request was that her safety be secured, owing to the fact that, on her part, there was fear or there were threats to her life.

Then after that, I went back to the President. When I saw the President, I understand that he already instructed Secretary Mar Roxas. So, when I went to the President, Secretary Mar Roxas was already there, and Executive Secretary Ochoa. I informed them that, according to Atty. Lorna Kapunan, Ms. Janet Napoles was willing to surrender.

So as we discussed already, the President already instructed Secretary Mar Roxas, as soon as she surrenders, turn over the custody to DILG or to PNP. So at that point, we made further discussions with Atty. Lorna Kapunan and … the question was: “Where do I see you? Saan ba tayo magkikita?”

She was obviously, in my sense, she was not in direct contact with Ms. Napoles. She was talking through a conduit.

So, we were going back and forth on where to meet, and at that time when they were still discussing on their end, Secretary Mar Roxas—upon instructions from the President—Secretary Mar Roxas was already preparing the facility and how to secure the person of Ms. Janet Napoles. Secretary Mar Roxas was calling his PNP personnel. I think he also called Chief Alan Purisima and some other police officials. And when it was confirmed that we were pushing through, I did not know what vicinity I was going to.

So I asked, Atty. Kapunan, “Lorna, exactly where are we supposed to see each other?” because she also didn’t know where Ms. Napoles was. And at that point she said, “Let’s go to this vicinity na lang.”

So, I was told to go to the vicinity of Pasong Tamo. No time was indicated; she just told me, “I’ll see you in Pasong Tamo.”

So, upon informing Sec. Mar Roxas, he provided a vehicle for me and also the escorts to secure Ms. Napoles.

Because we don’t know exactly what time there was or how long it will take, ang sabi ko, “Manolo, Abi, join me. We’ll have dinner first,” with the idea that if may go signal na from Atty. Kapunan, split na sila, split na kami, they’ll go back to the office.

We left this building at around 6:50 [p.m.], and on the way to Pasong Tamo, I got a call from Atty. Kapunan to see her in Whitespace. Apparently, Atty. Kapunan is a trustee of the Red Cross.

So, when I reached White Space, I saw Lorna.

Apparently, together with Lorna in a vehicle was Mr. Jimmy Napoles. Nagkita si Lorna and Jimmy Napoles. They boarded the vehicle where I was. When they boarded, I asked them, “Where are we going?”

And Sinabi ni Jimmy Napoles, “Let’s go to Heritage Park.”

So we went to Heritage Park. At that point, I was informing the President of the status. I was informing where I was—the President is also concerned for the situation. So at around 8:06 [p.m.], we reached Heritage Park and we waited for—

MALACAÑANG PRESS CORPS: Heritage Park, libingan?

SECRETARY LACIERDA: Sementeryo. Gabi ‘yon, hindi ako taga-roon, sorry. Heritage Park, sa loob. We waited there from 8:06 [p.m.] until 9:08 [p.m.]. Kinausap ni Mr. Napoles, may kausap siya, may tine-text siya.

So at around 9:08, may dumating na dalawang babae. Tapos, nakita namin ‘yung dalawang babae; we didn’t recognize sino sila. Tapos, tumawag ‘yon outside the car. Sinagot ni Mrs. Napoles. Sila na pala ‘yung dalawang babae na nasa labas ng sasakyan.

So, ‘yung isang babae si Mrs.Napoles. ‘Yung isang babae ‘yung kanyang—I don’t know kamag-anak—dala ‘yung mga gamit ni Ms. Napoles. So pagkatapos n’on, dumiretso na kami sa Palasyo, informing the President that we are on our way back. At around 9:08 ‘yon; 9:37 kami nakabalik sa Palasyo.

We arrived the Palace at around 9:37. Nagpa-security check sila. Tapos, si Ms. Napoles tinignan po ng duktor.

Tapos no’n, nag-usap na sila ni Pangulo. Nandoon si Secretary Almendras, Secretary Mar Roxas, Secretary Carandang, si Executive Secretary Ochoa, si Usec. Valte, Usec Quezon. Nag-usap sila; more or less mga ten minutes yata iyon.

Si Atty. Lorna Kapunan, nagsasalita, nagpapasalamat na the President agreed for Janet Napoles to voluntarily surrender to the President, and that the only thing that we started upon when we were discussing this whole thing was that she would be provided ample protection from the threats on her life. So, iyon po ang nangyari. Noong nag-uusap—noong nagsasabi si Pangulo na (sorry, nandoon din pala si PNP Chief Alan Purisima), “So, I’ve already instructed General Purisima, Secretary Mar Roxas, to make sure your safety is assured.”

So, noong paalis na kami, sabi ni Pangulong Aquino, “Well tutal, puyat na tayo. Damay-damay na tayo.”

So, papunta nang Crame, I was in the car with Ms. Napoles, Mr. Napoles, ‘yung kasama nila, at si Atty. Kapunan. So we went together. The President went ahead na, so nasa convoy kami nila Secretary Mar, Secretary Rene Almendras, Secretary Carandang. So pagdating namin doon, she was brought to the holding area, tapos, the usual booking procedure ginawa doon. The President wanted to make sure that the area was secure, so he went in and inspected the premises, and after that, umalis na rin si Pangulong Aquino. So, iyon po ang nangyari kagabi.

credit: official gazette

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera Wedding Video Pre-nuptial

Dingdong and Marian's official prenuptial video is finally here! Watch this beautiful couple in a video that best describes who they are -- what truly makes them happy. Music Credits: A Sky Full of Stars - Warner Music Philippines Video Credits: Shot & Edited by: Nice Print Photography Concept by: Dingdong Dantes Direction by: Ian Galsim Production Design by: Teamba Designs Shot on Location in: Porac Pampanga

Alas Pilipinas Men's Team Reinforced with Fil-Am Players

 Here are the  additional Fililipino-America players for the Alas Pilipinas Men's National Training Pool. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation's tapped Fil-Am players as reinforcement for the Men's Team who will see actions in FIVB World Volleyball Championship next year. The event will hosted by the Philippines for the first time. Being the host nation means an automatic qualification for the Alas PilipinasMen's Team. 🏐 Patrick Paragas 🇵🇭🇺🇸 [6'1 Setter] 🏐 Kai Vogel 🇵🇭🇺🇸 [6'3 Outside Hitter] 🏐 Luca Mamone 🇵🇭🇮🇹 [6'6 Middle Blocker/Opposite Hitter] 🏐 Isaiah Vogel 🇵🇭🇺🇸 [6'3 Outside Hitter] 🏐 Jackson Reed 🇵🇭🇺🇸 [6'1 Outside Hitter] 🏐 Cameron Wurl 🇵🇭🇺🇸 [6'7 Setter] I am hoping that the PNVF will includ Opposite spiker, Francis Saura, 6'5'' of the Criss Cross Crunchers in the training pool. The men's tteam acquired a new Italian Coach, Angiolino Frigonie  #volleyballteam #volleyballplayer #volleybal...

Roxanne Guinoo is now a Kapuso

Another Kapamlya turns Kapuso. Former Star Magic talent Roxanne Guinoo will soon star in GMA-7's "Home SweetHome" opposite Raymart Santiago. After three years of absence, Roxanne Guinoo returns to showbiz via GMA-7's light comedy primetime series “Daddy Dearest.” During an interview Roxanne has this to say of her transfer to GMA Network: “Masayang-masaya. Ibang grupo, ibang klaseng work. I think light comedy po yata ito. First time kong makakatrabaho ang Kapuso stars so exciting.” Roxanne said of her new network.

Amaya TV Series now Available on DVD

Amaya wants to learn how to be a skilled and courageous warrior like the lumads so she can free her puod from Angaway, but the tribe's leader is wary of outsiders. Will Amaya be able to find a way to gain the trust of the lumads? Find out in the latest volume of AMAYA, now available in stores at Php225.00. Get your copy now! image credit:gma records

Anak TV Seal Awards 2010 Winners

TOP 15 MOST ADMIRED MALE TV PERSONALITIES (in alphabetical order) Aga Muhlach (ABS-CBN 2) Arnold Clavio (GMA 7) Coco Martin (ABS-CBN 2) Gary V. (ABS-CBN 2) Gerald Anderson (ABS-CBN 2) John Lloyd Cruz (ABS-CBN 2) Julius Babao (ABS-CBN 2) Kim Atienza (ABS-CBN 2) Luis Manzano (ABS-CBN 2) Mike Enriquez (GMA 7) Piolo Pascual (ABS-CBN 2) Ryan Agoncillo (GMA 7 / TV5) Ted Failon (ABS-CBN 2) Vhong Navarro (ABS-CBN 2) Zaijian Jaranilla (ABS-CBN 2) TOP 15 MOST ADMIRED FEMALE TV PERSONALITIES (in alphabetical order) Angel Locsin (ABS-CBN 2) Anne Curtis (ABS-CBN 2) Bernadette Sembrano-Aguinaldo (ABS-CBN 2) Charo Santos-Concio (ABS-CBN 2) Jessica Soho (GMA 7) Judy Ann Santos (ABS-CBN 2) Karen Davila (ABS-CBN 2) Kim Chiu (ABS-CBN 2) Korina Sanchez (ABS-CBN 2) Mel Tiangco (GMA 7) Sarah Geronimo (ABS-CBN 2) Sharon Cuneta (ABS-CBN 2) Tintin Bersola-Babao (ABS-CBN 2) Toni Gonzaga (ABS-CBN 2) Vicky Morales (GMA 7) TOP 20 TV PROGRAMS - HOUSEHOLD FAVORITES (in alphabetical order) 24 Oras (GMA 7) Agua Bendi...

Sarah Geronimo nominated on MTV EMA 2013 in the Best Southeast Asia Act category

Sarah Geronimo was named one of the nominees in the Best Southeast Asia Act category of 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA). This year's MTV EMA will be held in Amsterdam on November 11, and will be broadcast via over 60 channels internationally. It is said to reach nearly 700 million households around the world. MTV EMA 2013 nomination for Sarah and describe her as "the Philippines' Popstar Princess." Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo, or simply Sarah Geronimo or Sarah G., is hailed as the Philippines' Popstar Princess. Born in Manila, she turned 25 on July 25, 2013. Sarah's showbiz career began at age 14 when she emerged as the champion of a singing contest called “Star For A Night” in 2002. For a decade now, she has achieved multiplatinum albums, record-breaking concerts, blockbuster movies, and high-rating TV shows. Sarah's phenomenal musical talent has earned her recognition not just in her homeland, but all over Asia. She won the title of Best Asian Artist (P...

How to Compute your PAG-IBIG, SSS and PhilHealth's Monthly Contribution

Here's the tutorial on how to compute on your Monthly Contribution with SSS, PAG-IBIG and PhilHealth if you are a public or private employee. Meanwhile, an individual at least 18 years old but not more than 65 years old may register with the Fund under voluntary membership. However, said individual shall be required to comply with the set rules and regulations for Pag-IBIG members including the amount of contribution and schedule of payment. In addition, they shall be subject to the eligibility requirements in the event of availing of loans and other programs/benefits offered by the Fund. SSS computation of your Monthly Contribution is 4.5% of your Total Salary while 2.25% of your salary for PHILHEALTH Contribution if below 90,000. If your salary is Ph 90,000 and 4.5% will be applied to your PhilHealth Contribution.  PAG-IBIG Contribution is pretty straightforward and there is no need for the Calculator because it is fixed for  Php100 Monthly Contribution only. “Monthly Compen...

Pinoy Netizens take on 'My Husband's Lover' suspension issue

Here's Pinoy Netizens take on 'My Husband's Lover' suspension issue after CBCP Asks MTRCB to Suspend GMA Network's most talked-about and most trending teleserye, My Husbands Lover. GMA Network statement on the issue: “GMA Network welcomes the scrutiny of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) of our primetime program ‘My Husband’s Lover’. We believe that our program while tackling sensitive real-life situations is produced with utmost prudence and in good taste. The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board or MTRCB has given the program an SPG (Strong Parental Guidance) rating and GMA is committed to comply with all its standards. We would like to thank all the viewers of ‘My Husband’s Lover’ for supporting our program not just by watching it but via intelligent discussions and comments in all forms of media. The Kapuso Network is pleased with the high ratings that ‘My Husband’s Lover’ has achieved in its first two weeks and...