[G.R. No. 142898. January 30, 2002]
PEOPLE OF
THE PHILIPPINES vs. ROMY PAREJA, et al.
SECOND
DIVISION
Gentlemen:
Quoted
hereunder, for your information, is a resolution of this Court dated JAN 30 2002.
G.R. No. 142898 (People of the Philippines vs. Romy Pareja,
et al.; Rene Engada alias "Turoy," accused-appellant.)
Atty. Rey D. Quiñon, counsel
for accused-appellant Rene "Turoy" Engada, failed to file the
appellant's brief for which reason he was required to show cause why he should
not be disciplinary dealt with or held in contempt. In response, counsel filed a manifestation in which he stated
that he agreed to do so pro bono upon
the request of accused-appellant's family on the condition that he be given the
complete records of the case, including the stenographic notes, and for this
reason he filed his notice of appearance and notice of appeal on
accused-appellant's behalf. However,
counsel claimed that accused-appellant's family failed to comply with his
condition to be given the complete records of the case. Instead, he alleged, he received information
that accused-appellant's family was no longer interested in pursuing their
appeal. He therefore expressed his
desire to withdraw as counsel for accused-appellant.
Accordingly, in its
resolution of July 18, 2001, the Court required accused-appellant to comment on
Atty. Quiñon's manifestation. However,
despite having received the Court's resolution on August 28, 2001, accused-appellant
has failed to file his comment.
In order to remove any doubt
as to accused-appellant's desire to pursue the appeal, the Court RESOLVED to
REQUIRE accused-appellant Rene "Turoy" Engada to show cause why his
appeal should not be dismissed within ten (10) days hereof.
The Director of the Bureau of
Corrections is hereby ordered to cause this resolution to be served personally
on accused-appellant and to explain the contents thereof to him and thereafter
to submit his compliance herewith also within ten (10) days from notice.
Very truly yours,
(Sgd.) TOMASITA B. MAGAY-DRIS
Clerk of Court