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Saguisag casts ‘reasonable doubt’ on Sanchez’ conviction

MANILA, Philippines - Former Senator Rene Saguisag on Wednesday expressed doubts on culpability of former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez in the rape and murder of University of the Philippines --Los Banos student Eileen Sarmenta and the killing of her schoolmate, Allan Gomez in 1993.   In an interview with CNN Philippines, Saguisag said that while he respects the 1999 decision of the Supreme Court affirming the conviction of Sanchez, a DNA test on samples from the rape victim would have clearly established whether or not the former mayor was guilty.   "Ang concern ko dyan (My concern is), talagang I have reasonable doubt. The family insists he's innocent, he ...

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Motorcyclist dead in Lucena collision

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