Republic of the Philippines

6th Judicial Region

Regional Trial Court
BRANCH 43 – BACOLOD CITY
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RICARDO DALISAY,
Petitioner,

-versus- Civil Case No. 165-019

For: Declaration of Nullity of
Marriage

SAM PINTO,
Respondent.
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JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT

I, Ivana Alawi, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a

resident of #123, Lacson St., Brgy., Mandalagan, Bacolod
City, Negros Occidental, after having been duly sworn to in
accordance with law, hereby states that:

I am submitting this Judicial Affidavit as Petitioner in the

above entitled case currently pending before the Regional
Trial Court, Branch 43, Bacolod City, docketed as Civil Case
No. 165-019 and pursuant to A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC (Judicial
Affidavit Rule) of the Supreme Court.

I am answering the questions propounded by my

private counsel, Atty. _______, fully conscious that I am
under oath and that I may face criminal liability for false
testimony or perjury;

This Judicial Affidavit is written in English, a language

known and understood by me, and the examination and
execution thereof were done at Rm. 14324, 3/F., R & J
Building, B.S. Aquino Drive., Bacolod City, 6100; and

This Judicial Affidavit shall serve as my direct testimony

in this case.
1. Q: Please state your name and other personal
circumstances.
A: I am IVANA ALAWI, of legal age, Filipino
citizen, single, and a resident of #123, Lacson
Street, Brgy., Mandalagan, Bacolod City, Negros
Occidental.

2. Q: What is the purpose of your execution of this

affidavit?
A: To give my testimony in connection with the
nullity of marriage case filed by Ricardo Dalisay
against his wife Sam Pinto.

3. Q: How do you know of Petitioner and

Respondent?
A: We have been friends since college. I’ve known
them when they became a couple up to their
marriage.

4. Q: How would you describe your familiarity with

them?
A: I’m very familiar with them.

5. Q: How would you describe your closeness?

A: I am more than sufficiently acquainted with
them. We’re very close. In fact, I was one of those
who pushed them to be together.

6. Q: How would you describe their relationship?

A: It looked like your typical college romance.
They looked sweet and happy together. But, they
did have problems one or the other would share.

7. Q: Can you please expound?

A: Ricardo told me that Sam never allowed them
to be public with their feelings. They didn’t hold
hands. She didn’t want him to be expressive when
other people were around.

8. Q: Is that the only problem they had?

A: I noticed Sam to be very controlling despite the
cold behavior. She didn’t let Ricardo go out with
friends, she would tell me. She didn’t want him
around other women.
 9. Q: Are you personally aware if these issues
continued up to their marriage?
A: Ricardo would tell me that Sam needs him to
call every hour and to send pictures that he didn’t
have anyone else in his hotel when he’s out of
town. Sam would share that she does in fact
require this.

10. Q: Have they shared if they underwent steps to fix

these problems?
A: I remember when we were having lunch
before, Ricardo opened up about them possibly
seeking professional help by asking if I knew a
doctor who could help them. Sam shushed him
then and there.

11. Q: How would you describe their marriage?

A: I thought it would be a happy one. However,
Ricardo’s wanted to have a child since their
wedding. Sam told me she doesn’t want to have
it.

12. Q: Is there anything more you wish to add?

A: None, Attorney.

13. Q: Do you affirm and confirm the truthfulness and

veracity of all the statements you stated in this
judicial affidavit?
A: Yes, Attorney.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand

this 25th day of November 2019 at Bacolod City, Philippines.

IVANA ALAWI
Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 25th day

of November, 2019 at Rm. 14324, 3/F., R & J Building, B.S.
Aquino Drive., Bacolod City, 6100, Philippines. Affiant
exhibiting to me his Government Issued ID: FDX 123456.
 TRACY T. NOMBRES
Notary Public
Commission Serial No. 11111333
Notary Public for Bacolod City
Until December 31, 2020
Rm. 14324, 3/F., R & J Bldg.,
B.S. Aquino Drive., Bacolod City, 6100
Telephone No. (034) 456-7654/
PTR No. 7457764/Jan. 5, 2019/ Bacolod
IBP No. 03453/Lifetime/Bacolod
Roll of Attorney’s No. 511991
MCLE Compliance No. V- 0199/
10/8/2019
Doc. No. _____
Page No. ____
Book No. ____
Series of 2019.
 ATTESTATION OF COUNSEL

I, __________, single, Filipino, of legal age with office

address at Rm. 14324, 3/F., R&J Bldg., B.S. Aquino
Drive., Bacolod City, 6100, after having been sworn to
in accordance with law, hereby attest that:

1. I am the examining lawyer in the foregoing Judicial

Affidavit.

2. I faithfully recorded the questions that I asked and the

corresponding answers that the witness gave in his
Judicial Affidavit.

3. Neither I nor any other person then present are

assisting me, coached the witness regarding the latter’s
answer.

IN WITNESS WHEEOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

25th
day of November 2019 at Bacolod City, Philippines

Affiant

SUBCRIBED AND SWORN to me this 25th day of November

2019 at Bacolod City, Philippines. Affiant exhibited to me
here IBP ID with Lifetime Membership NO. 03453.

DANIEL VICTOR ZAYCO

Notary Public
Commission Serial No. 987654
Notary Public for Bacolod City
Until December 31, 2019
Office: Rm. 556, 1/F., D’ Northwas Bldg.,
B.S. Aquino Drive., Bacolod City, 6100
Telephone No. (034) 476-98765/
0987654321
PTR No. 76254/Jan. 5, 2019/ Bacolod
IBP No. 07654/Lifetime/Bacolod
Roll of Attorney’s No. 246810
 MCLE Compliance No. V- 00135791/
October 8, 2019
Doc. No. _____
Page No. ____
Book No. ____
Series of 2019.

COPY FURNISHED:

ATTY. JOSE MARTY GO

Counsel for the Respondent
Room 144, 3/F, R&J Building,
B.S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City, 6100

RR No.: _______________
Date: _________________