Klarex thanks, hails prosecutors for denying Ocon’s appeal

CAGAYAN de Oro 1st District Rep. Rolando “Klarex” Uy today said that the Office of the City Prosecutor’s denial of the motion for reconsideration filed by his friend-turned nemesis, Councilor Zaldy Ocon, is a win for justice.

Klarex also expressed gratefulness to the City Prosecutor’s Office for their decision to uphold their earlier resolution finding enough evidence to elevate the case of cyberlibel against Ocon and deny his MR.

“Dako kining kalampusan alang kanato ug alang sa akong pagpangita og hustisya batok sa mga bakak ni Zaldy Ocon,” Klarex said.

Ocon’s accusation started right after Klarex filed his certificate of candidate (COC) for mayor last year.

He continues to do so today despite cases having already been filed in court. However, Ocon refused to present concrete evidence to back his allegation.

“Kadtong pag uphold sa City Prosecutor nga dunay merito ang atong gisang-at nga kaso batok kang Zaldy, dako na kato nga kalampusan. Ug kini karon nga pag deny sa MR ni Zaldy, lain na pud kini nga kalampusan,” he said.

Klarex also challenged his accuser to present evidence and not hide behind words that have no substance.

“Ipakita unta niya ang gikuptan niyang dokumento kay sige man siyang pagarpar nga naa siyay mga dokumento. Pero kay wala man siyay maipakita nga tinuoray nga dokumento, mao nga gi deny ang iyang motion for reconsideration,” he said, adding: “mao na unta kadto ang panahon nga iyang gipakita ang maong dokumento.”

The City Prosecutor’s Office denied on March 21, 2022, the MR of Zaldy Ocon, which assailed its February 21, 2022 Resolution that states: “WHEREFORE, finding the existence of probable cause, it is respectfully recommended that eleven (11) information for violations of Section 4(c)(4) of R.A. No. 10175 be filed against Zaldy Ocon before the Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental designated as Special Cybercrime Court which is bailable at P48,000 each count.”

According to the prosecutors in their resolution dated March 21, 2022, on the MR of Ocon, “after a judicious study of the motion, we find that the matters raised were adequately addressed in the assailed Resolution.

There is no new evidence to appreciate. There is no cogent reason to disturb the assailed Resolution.”

“Wherefore, it is respectfully recommended that the “Resolution date February 21, 2022” be affirmed and the motion for reconsideration dated March 15, 2022, be denied,” the prosecutors said. (PR)