Republic of the Philippines

National Capital Judicial Region

Regional Trial Court

Branch__, Makati City

CYNTHIA RAMO
Plaintiff, Civil Case No.
FOR:

- versus -

KARL RAMO,
Defendant.
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JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT
(ALVIE S. MELO)

The examination of the herein witness is being conducted by Atty. Juan

De La Cruz, at its office located at Lyceum of the Philippines University, 109
LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City on October 15, 2019. The
witness is answering the questions asked of him in English Language which
he is knowledgeable and conversant, fully conscious that he does so under
oath and that he may face criminal liability for perjury or false testimony.

Purpose: The testimony of the witness is being offered to prove the

defenses stated in the Answer; and to prove that the defendant did not
committed the act complained of and that HE should not be held liable for
committing the act complained of. He will also identify pertinent documents
to the instant case.

I, ALVIE S. MELO, of legal age, married, and a resident 456 B Carola

St., Sampaloc, Manila, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with
law, do hereby depose and state:

Q1: Mr. Witness why are you here before this Honorable Court?
A1: To testify regarding the pending case of my neighbor friendS.

Q2: Who is your neighbor? Please elaborate.

A2: Mr. Karl Ramo and Cynthia Ramo

Q3: How long did you know them?

A3: Since August 1986 Sir.

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 Q4: So Mr. Witness you are aware or atleast have some
knowledge of their day to day living?
A4: Yes Sir, based on what I usually see.

Q5: Mr. Witness, are your two neighbor friend legally married?
A5: Yes, Sir. During the early stage of their marriage, when Karl
was still in the Philippines, I always see that both them
wearing gold, simple ring, which I think wedding rings.

Q6: How many children do they have?

A6: Two.

Q7: During their marriage, does it come to your knowledge ant

problem between the spouses?
A7: None Sir.

Q8: Are you aware that KARL the husband went to Hong Kong?
A8: Yes, Sir.

Q9: For what purpose is he have to go to Hong Kong?

A9: To look for a job.

Q10: What job?

A10: He works as a OFW.

Q11: Is it true that KARL abandoned his family?

A11: No Sir.

Q12: How do you say that?

A12: KARL, always remit money for his family, in fact a door to
door money transfer are monthly deliver to them.

Q13: How do you say that?

A13: I saw a man, same man for every month giving a brown
envelop to Cythia, and Karl told me that was the agent of the
money transfer.

Q14: Are you aware that Karl got involved to a relationship with
someone in Hong Kong?
A14: Yes, Sir.

Q16: Are you aware that 1 Million was withdrawn by Cynthia

without the knowledge of Karl?
A16: No Sir.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day

of October at Makati City.

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 ALVIE S. MELO
Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 15th day of October

at Makati City.

KARLA TERCERO
Notary Public
Until December 31, 2020
Per Notarial Commission No. M-111 Makati City
IBP No. 914129; January 3, 2013; Makati Chapter
PTR No. 4224356; January 3, 2019 Makati City
Roll No. 48348

Doc. No.: _____;

Page No.: _____;
Book No.: ______;
Series of 2019

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 ATTESTATION CLAUSE

I, Juan De la Cruz, do hereby attest that:

1. I conducted and supervised the examination of the witness Alvie Melo;

2. I faithfully recorded or caused to be recorded the questions I asked, and

the corresponding answers that the witness gave; and

3. Neither me nor any other person then present or assisting the witness
coached the latter regarding his answers.

Juan De la Cruz
Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME in the City of Makati this 7th

day of November 2019, personally known to me as such, affiant exhibiting to
me his Philippine Driver’s License issued on June 19th 2017 and valid until
June 19th 2023.

KARLA TERCERO
Notary Public
Until December 31, 2020
Per Notarial Commission No. M-111 Makati City
IBP No. 914129; January 3, 2013; Makati Chapter
PTR No. 4224356; January 3, 2019 Makati City
Roll No. 48348

Doc. No.: _____;

Page No.: _____;
Book No.: ______;
Series of 2019

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