2010 Philippine Bar exam bombing

December 2022 Bombing in Manila, Philippines 2010 Philippine Bar exam bombing Taft Ave blast.jpg Three police officers standing in a cordoned-off area, one carrying a flashlight. Wreckage from the bombing can be seen. 300px Police comb the debris for evidence Ph map 2010 explosion.PNG A map of downtown Manila 300px Locations of the explosion, DLSU, and the hospitals where the victims were brought Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, Philippines Tau Gamma Phi members 14 33 49 N 120 59 41 E region:PH title,inline September 26, 2010 5:05 pm UTC+08:00 School bombing 47 Mk2 grenade 3 The 2010 Philippine Bar exam bombing occurred on Taft Avenue near De La Salle University (DLSU), located in Malate, Manila, Philippines, on September 26, 2010, at 5:05 pm PST, a few minutes after Philippine Bar examinees began exiting DLSU. A Mk2 grenade was thrown at a group of Alpha Phi Beta members from San Beda College. They were standing near Tau Gamma Phi members, who police believed were the real target of the explosive. This resulted in injuries to 47 people, including two who required amputations. Jed Carlos Lazaga was initially accused of throwing the grenade, based on information received by the Manila Police District (MPD) from an unnamed witness. This theory was later dismissed when the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) took over the case. Anthony Leal Nepomuceno, NBI's prime suspect and an Alpha Phi Omega (APO) member, surrendered to Vice President of the Philippines Jejomar Binay on October 27. Binay and former Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, both of whom are APO members, joined fellow APO members in asserting Nepomuceno's innocence. Binay's actions were criticized by several members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, who said Nepomuceno was cleared prematurely. The Office of the President stated that it had no intention to distance Binay from the matter, but clarified that Binay's statements would have no bearing in the investigation. In a 27-page DOJ resolution, prosecutors found Nepomuceno's defense "weak", and recommended his indictment. DOJ charged him with multiple murder charges (for almost killing the two amputees), multiple attempted murder charges, and illegal possession of explosives. The 2010 Bar exam was the last to be conducted in De La Salle University before the eventual return of the bar exams in the university in 2022.November 5, 2022 Manila LGU announces road closures around DLSU, San Beda for 2022 Bar Exams https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/05/manila-lgu-announces-road-closures-around-dlsu-san-beda-for-2022-bar-exams/ November 9, 2022 Manila Bulletin en-USLIST: Road closures for 2022 Bar exams https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/07/2222135/list-road-closures-2022-bar-exams November 9, 2022 Philstar.com The 2011 exam was held at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in November. The Supreme Court denied that the bombing precipitated the move; the change had already been planned before the blast. It also said that "necessary security measures" will be in force in UST to prevent an event similar to the 2010 bombing. Background 200px|thumb|left|Velasco Hall, one of the buildings used during the Bar exams|alt=Velasco Hall, a white building with long rows of windows De La Salle University is a private La Sallian university located on a 5.45 ha acre on on campus http://thelasallian.com/2011/01/23/lasallians-suffer-from-limited-campus-space/ Lasallians suffer from limited campus space Kim Mendoza David Pagulayan Lyzette Siazar January 23, 2011 June 1, 2011 The LaSallian Manila in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It faces Taft Avenue, a major thoroughfare named after William Howard Taft. DLSU had a population of 888http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/facts_and_figures/dlsu-faculty.asp Faculty De La Salle University June 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110902022852/http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/facts_and_figures/dlsu-faculty.asp September 2, 2011 faculty and 15,779 http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/facts_and_figures/dlsu-students-gs-enrollment.asp Graduate Students De La Salle University June 1, 2011 http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/facts_and_figures/dlsu-students-ug-enrollment.asp Undergraduate Students De La Salle University June 1, 2011 students in 2009. The Philippine Bar exams have been held at DLSU since 2002. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=649687&publicationSubCategoryId=65 https://archive.today/20130131061311/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=649687&publicationSubCategoryId=65 dead January 31, 2013 2011 Bar exams moved to November in UST The Philippines Star January 20, 2011 June 1, 2011 Edu Punay Bar exams moved to November http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan20/news4.html Malaya Manila January 20, 2011 Evangeline De Vera June 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110123064736/http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan20/news4.html January 23, 2011 dead An average of over 5,000 examinees used its buildings for the test.http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/publications/benchmark/2007/09/090721.php The Buildings of La Salle Annie A. Laborte Supreme Court of the Philippines September 2007 Benchmark Manila dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120401210635/http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/publications/benchmark/2007/09/090721.php April 1, 2012 For the 2010 exam, 5,012 examinees took the test in 121 rooms inside six DLSU buildings. The number of examinees was lower than the 6,080 who took the test in 2009. 5,012 take 2010 Bar exams today http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100905-290605/5012-take-2010-Bar-exams-today Philippine Daily Inquirer September 5, 2010 June 1, 2011 Tetch Torres https://web.archive.org/web/20100908052234/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100905-290605/5012-take-2010-Bar-exams-today September 8, 2010 dead Incident and response The bar exam ended at 5 pm PST. As with tradition, examinees were to be greeted by loud noises as they exit DLSU. 44 people injured in bomb explosion in La Salle, Manila http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20100928met1.html The Daily Tribune Manila September 28, 2010 June 2, 2011 Pat C. Santos By 5:05 pm, a loud explosion occurred in the area where supporters for the San Beda College examinees were standing. Tremors were felt as far as inside the elevated platform of the Vito Cruz LRT Station near DLSU. People in the area thought that the noise was from fireworks that are a normal part of the post-bar celebrations. A commotion followed as people panicked and ran for safety. A bottle-throwing incident also occurred, according to a police spokesman. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20100926-294437/Blast-rocks-end-of-bar-exams-at-DLSU-35-hurt Blast rocks end of bar exams at DLSU; 35 hurt DJ Yap Tetch Torres Abigail Kwok Philippine Daily Inquirer September 26, 2010 June 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20100929140439/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20100926-294437/Blast-rocks-end-of-bar-exams-at-DLSU-35-hurt September 29, 2010 dead The window of a street-side shop was shattered. Glass bottles, broken and intact, were scattered around the area as police evacuated people from the scene. The explosion occurred shortly after a fraternity fight near DLSU. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=615579&publicationSubCategoryId=200 https://archive.today/20130131070729/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=615579&publicationSubCategoryId=200 dead January 31, 2013 (2nd UPDATE) 24 wounded in explosion in Manila: police Xinhua News Agency The Philippine Star September 26, 2010 June 1, 2011 On the day of the explosion, 34 injuries were reported. This figure rose to 47 two days later. Students' legs amputated after Manila bombing http://www.english.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20100928-students-legs-amputated-after-manila-student-bombing Radio France Internationale September 28, 2010 June 2, 2011 Most of the victims were female and members of Alpha Phi Beta, a fraternity from San Beda. 'Ampatuan angle' eyed in bomb blast http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideMetro.htm?f=2010/september/29/metro1.isx&d=2010/september/29 September 29, 2010 June 2, 2011 Manila Standard Today Rey E. Requejo August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Victims who were identified were from 23 to 28 years old. Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center received 17 of the injured; nine were taken to the Philippine General Hospital, five to Medical Center Manila, three to the Manila Doctors Hospital, and one to the Manila Adventist Medical Center. 35 wounded in explosion outside De la Salle University http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=615717&publicationSubCategoryId=63 https://archive.today/20130131090925/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=615717&publicationSubCategoryId=63 dead January 31, 2013 Non Alquitran Edu Punay September 27, 2010 June 2, 2011 The Philippine Star The Manila Police District bomb squad rushed to the site of the blast and cordoned off the area to search the debris for parts of the explosive. Loud explosion outside DLSU causes injuries to scores of students, bystanders http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/national/loud-explosion-outside-dlsu-causes-injuries-to-scores-of-students-bystanders/ US News Agency U.S. News Las Vegas September 26, 2010 June 2, 2011 Two persons (Raissa Laurel and Joanna Ledda; both women) underwent leg amputations because of their injuries. Reaction We, legitimate fraternities based in major universities and colleges as well as communities nationwide, joins the Filipino nation in condemning in the strongest possible terms the brutal act of indiscriminate violence, which occurred during street revelry along Taft Avenue marking the end of this year’s bar examinations at the De La Salle University. We denounce this gross display of brutality, which caused severe injury to innocent people and damage to property. Joint statement of six fraternities, Philippine Daily Inquirer left 300px The bombing was condemned by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, who called it "an unfortunate incident." De la Salle blast 'unfortunate', says SC spokesman http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20100926-294472/De-la-Salle-blast-unfortunate-says-SC-spokesman Tetch Torres Philippine Daily Inquirer September 26, 2010 June 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111129043050/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20100926-294472/De-la-Salle-blast-unfortunate-says-SC-spokesman November 29, 2011 dead The incident was likewise condemned by San Beda Rector Aloysius Maranan, High Court to probe university blast http://www.sunstar.com.ph/network/local-news/high-court-probe-university-blast Sun.Star Manila July 29, 2010 June 2, 2011 JCV etal https://web.archive.org/web/20101206115315/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/network/local-news/high-court-probe-university-blast December 6, 2010 dead Akbayan Youth Chairperson Marlon Cornelio, and Negros fraternities.Edith B. Colmo October 11, 2010 Negrense Frats Condemn Bombing at De La Salle Negros Daily Bulletin Several members of six fraternities gathered at Quezon City on October 1 to participate in a candlelight vigil and express their sympathies. Fraternities to light candle for La Salle blast victims http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20101001-295408/Fraternities-to-light-candle-for-La-Salle-blast-victims Lira Dalangin-Fernandez Philippine Daily Inquirer October 1, 2010 June 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20101008065413/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20101001-295408/Fraternities-to-light-candle-for-La-Salle-blast-victims October 8, 2010 dead Renato Corona, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, said in a statement that he had already ordered the Supreme Court security, the MPD, and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the matter and "to identify the perpetrators of this senseless act of cowardice, and bring them to the bar of justice." He also ordered a review of the security protocol. Task Force Bar Operations 2010 was created to specifically investigate the incident. SC condemns Bar exam bombing ABS–CBN News September 27, 2010 June 2, 2011 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/09/27/10/sc-condemns-bar-exam-bombing After visiting a number of victims two days after the incident, President Benigno Aquino III called the attack a "heinous crime", as many of the victims were "preparing for their future as productive citizens of our country." He called for the investigators to make the case their top priority and for the perpetrator to surrender. Aquino visits blast victims http://www.malaya.com.ph/09302010/news2.html Jocelyn Montemayor Evangeline De Vera Malaya Manila September 30, 2010 June 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20101006063656/http://www.malaya.com.ph/09302010/news2.html October 6, 2010 dead On October 3, the Fraternal Order of Utopia from Ateneo de Manila University offered a ₱200,000 (US$4,620)-reward to anyone who could present information identifying the perpetrator. Ateneo's Utopia offers P200K for DLSU blast http://www.gmanews.tv/story/202514/ateneos-utopia-offers-p200k-for-dlsu-blast GMA News October 3, 2010 June 2, 2011 Sophia Dedace Several anonymous donors offered an additional reward of ₱1 million (US$23,100) the next day.Approximate conversion value as of June 2011 Another P1-M for info on Bar exam blast http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/04/10/another-p1-m-info-bar-exam-blast ABS–CBN News October 4, 2010 June 2, 2011 Maan Macapagal Meanwhile, the Supreme Court created an eight-person investigation committee tasked with making a report by October 15. Surrender or Else, Aquino Tells Blast Suspects http://www.mb.com.ph/node/279740/frat-officer Manila Bulletin September 29, 2010 June 2, 2011 Jeamma E. Sabate Suspect in DLSU Blast 'has no soul,' Says Corona http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/280536/suspect-dlsu-blast-has-no-soul-says-corona October 4, 2010 June 2, 2011 Manila Bulletin Philippine News Agency Investigation thumb|The ID recovered from Jed Carlo Lazaga|alt=A Filipino ID card, belonging to Lazaga Initial police reports considered improvised explosive devices, fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and fragmentation grenades to be possible causes of the explosion. Reports point to a possible cause of the incident to be a conflict between Alpha Phi Omega and Tau Gamma Phi. Armando Macaraeg, chief of the MPD Homicide Division, said that the real targets of the explosion were members of Tau Gamma Phi, and the perpetrator misfired, causing the explosive to hit Alpha Phi Beta members, who were standing nearby. Lazaga accused MPD received from an unnamed witness, who was slightly injured by the blast, reports of a man in a black jacket and white shirt bearing the emblem of Alpha Kappa Rho. This man allegedly threw the explosive from the other side of Taft Avenue, aiming for Tau Gamma Phi members; the throw fell short, hitting the San Beda students instead. People went after the alleged bomber and cornered him. Identification found on the man indicated he was Jed Carlo Lazaga of University of San Jose–Recoletos in Cebu. The witness said that they were not able to surrender the man to the police, because Lazaga's companions carried guns and threatened to shoot people. Lazaga reportedly filed a mauling complaint. 2 law students lose legs in Bar exam bombing http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/09/27/10/2-female-law-students-lose-legs-bar-exam-bombing ABS–CBN News September 27, 2010 June 2, 2011 Julius Babao etal On September 28, the NBI had three unnamed suspects, and had identified the explosive as a Mk2 grenade. On the same day, NBI questioned Alpha Kappa Rho officials, and expressed interest in summoning other fraternities that were present during the incident. NBI summons frat leader over Bar exams blast http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/09/28/10/nbi-summons-frat-leader-over-bar-exams-blast September 28, 2010 June 2, 2011 ABS–CBN News Maan Macapagal Alex Santos Alpha Kappa Rho President Jojo del Rosario acknowledged Lazaga's membership in the fraternity, and revealed that Lazaga is a fourth-year law student. He denied Lazaga's involvement in the blast, saying "why would he even complain to the police if he is guilty? He even lost his wallet, was mauled even" (trans). Del Rosario and his group presented pictures of Lazaga with at least 20 law students and professors of the university before the explosion. Lazaga was shown to be wearing a white shirt with a graphic design, contrary to the witness's claim. This theory was no longer pursued when the NBI took over the MPD investigation. Identification and surrender to Binay On October 19, the NBI released an artist's sketch of the suspect and several other details. The suspect was said to be a 20- to 25-year-old male of medium build 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 7 in in height and weighing 60 - 65 kg lb. Suspect: I'm innocent, and APO has no motive to bomb Bar exam http://www.gmanews.tv/story/204632/suspect-im-innocent-and-apo-has-no-motive-to-bomb-bar-exam October 29, 2010 June 2, 2011 GMA News The suspect was given one week to surrender.Bar blast suspect surrenders to Binay http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/bar-blast-suspect-surrenders-binay Sun.Star Manila October 27, 2010 June 2, 2011 Sunnex 300px left Many of those investigated are APO, including him [Nepomuceno]. We are disappointed that he is being accused but based on our interrogation and according to him, I think he is not at fault. Jejomar Binay, trans. from Malaya Anthony Leal Nepomuceno, NBI's prime suspect, surrendered to Jejomar Binay, Vice President of the Philippines and an APO member, on October 27. Bar exam blast suspect surfaces Malaya Manila June 2, 2011 October 28, 2010 http://www.malaya.com.ph/10282010/news2.html Evangeline De Vera https://web.archive.org/web/20101101121018/http://www.malaya.com.ph/10282010/news2.html November 1, 2010 dead Bar exam blast suspect surrenders http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/10/27/10/bar-exam-blast-suspect-surrenders ABS–CBN News October 27, 2010 June 2, 2011 Ina Reformina Bar Exams Blast Suspect Yields http://www.mb.com.ph/node/284526/bar-exam Jeamma E. Sabate October 27, 2010 June 2, 2011 Manila Bulletin At the time, Nepomuceno was a 26-year-old call center agent who graduated with a degree in information technology from Manuel L. Quezon University; he was also a member of APO. Nepomuceno denied all accusations.Edu Punay October 28, 2010 Bar blast suspect 'yields' https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2010/10/28/624543/bar-blast-suspect-yields January 24, 2025 The Philippine Star APO defended his innocence, and formed a legal team in response to the NBI complaints. He said that he was inside a mall in Marikina at 5 pm buying shoes—at the same time as the bombing—and withdrew money from a bank at 7:30 pm. Suspect was in Marikina during Bar blast: APO member http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/29/10/suspect-was-marikina-during-bar-blast-apo-member October 29, 2010 June 2, 2011 David Dizon ABS–CBN News Binay insisted that Nepomuceno was innocent. This position was acknowledged by former Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, who earlier pledged to help prosecute him if the evidence was strong. NBI files frustrated murder raps vs Bar exam blast suspect http://www.gmanews.tv/story/204574/nbi-files-frustrated-murder-raps-vs-bar-exam-blast-suspect GMA News October 28, 2010 June 2, 2011 Sophia Dedace http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20101027-300076/Binay-other-fratmen-Bombing-suspect-is-innocent Binay, other fratmen: Bombing suspect is innocent Philippine Daily Inquirer Marlon Ramos October 28, 2010 June 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111108194850/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20101027-300076/Binay-other-fratmen-Bombing-suspect-is-innocent November 8, 2011 dead Binay, other fratmen: Bombing suspect is innocent http://www.remate.ph/2010/10/binay-claims-‘brod’-tagged-in-bar-exam-blast-innocent/ Remate Jing Villamente October 27, 2010 June 3, 2011 Manila https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214047/http://www.remate.ph/2010/10/binay-claims-%E2%80%98brod%E2%80%99-tagged-in-bar-exam-blast-innocent/ March 3, 2016 dead Upon the request of DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima, Binay presented Nepomuceno to the NBI on October 28. 300px right I'm not saying that Nepomuceno is guilty ... the suspect can be cleared upon investigation or probable cause may be found to charge him. So, therefore, I think it would be premature for anybody to say he is innocent. CDO Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, Philippine Daily Inquirer Binay's actions were criticized by several members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, saying that Binay should have allowed the DOJ and the NBI to finish the investigation before clearing Nepomuceno. Solons chastise Binay for 'clearing' bar blast suspect http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20101028-300309/Solons-chastise-Binay-for-clearing-bar-blast-suspect Lira Dalangin-Fernandez Philippine Daily Inquirer October 28, 2010 June 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20101103080045/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20101028-300309/Solons-chastise-Binay-for-clearing-bar-blast-suspect November 3, 2010 dead Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that the Office of the President had no intention of distancing Binay from the matter, but clarified that Binay's statements would have no bearing on the investigation. Malakanyang, ipinauubaya na sa prosekusyon ang kapalaran ng bar blast suspect sa kabila ng pakikisawsaw ni Vice-President Binay http://www.rmnnews.com/beta/index.php/news/national/5380-malakanyang-ipinauubaya-na-sa-prosekusyon-ang-kapalaran-ng-bar-blast-suspect-sa-kabila-ng-pakikisawsaw-ni-vice-president-binay RMN News tl October 29, 2010 June 3, 2011 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324220640/http://www.rmnnews.com/beta/index.php/news/national/5380-malakanyang-ipinauubaya-na-sa-prosekusyon-ang-kapalaran-ng-bar-blast-suspect-sa-kabila-ng-pakikisawsaw-ni-vice-president-binay dead NBI actions De Lima said that Nepomuceno matches the artist's sketch and the description given earlier, and the evidence against him is strong, as the NBI has at least 17 witnesses. She revealed that an NBI team had earlier gone to Nepomuceno's mother in Marinduque; his mother initially agreed to convince her son to surrender, but later refused to tell his whereabouts. De Lima clarified that Nepomuceno was merely "invited for questioning and not under arrest" since no charges had been filed yet. On October 28, the NBI filed to the DOJ numerous complaints of frustrated and attempted murder against Nepomuceno based on the testimonies that Nepomuceno threw the grenade. Police studied the possibility that the incident was linked to a fraternity rumble in December 2009, when Cromwell Dukha Jr. from APO was fatally stabbed, allegedly by Efraim Lim, a member of Tau Gamma Phi. Both were from San Sebastian College. Filing the complaint paved way for the start of the preliminary investigation by the DOJ. More suspects were being considered by the NBI as of the time of filing the complaints. On November 10, the DOJ identified two more APO members as suspects. Their names were not revealed. NBI believes that the two are responsible for Nepomuceno's escape during the incident. De Lima said that ongoing investigations on grenade-throwing incidents at La Consolacion College in 2008 and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA also suggest APO involvement. The two bombings left 22 and 14 wounded, respectively. APO frat linked to 3 blasts http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/apo-frat-linked-3-blasts Sun.Star Manila November 10, 2010 June 3, 2011 Sunnex She noted an "apparent lack of interest" on the part of the APO leadership to cooperate in the investigation. APO tagged in 2 more Metro grenade attacks http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=628672&publicationSubCategoryId=65 https://archive.today/20130216152936/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=628672&publicationSubCategoryId=65 dead February 16, 2013 The Philippine Star November 10, 2010 June 3, 2011 Edu Punay De Lima links APO to 2 more grenade blasts in schools http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101110hed3.html The Daily Tribune Manila November 10, 2010 June 3, 2011 Benjamin B. Pulta DoJ urges APO elders to convince 2 suspects in La Salle bombing to surrender http://www.mb.com.ph/node/285636/doj-urge Manila Bulletin November 3, 2010 June 3, 2011 Philippine News Agency On the same day, APO responded: It disappoints us that we cannot really cooperate with Secretary De Lima because when she once said that two APO members were accomplices, they did not even identify who the two were, of the over 150,000 APO members. Ferdie Ramos (APO spokesperson) trans. from Sun.Star APO hits de Lima for blasts link claims http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/apo-hits-de-lima-blasts-link-claims Sun.Star 2010-11-10 2011-06-03 Sunnex Manila Indictment In a 27-page resolution signed by Prosecutor Gerardo Gaerlan and Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Richard Anthony Fadullon, DOJ found Nepomuceno's defense to be "weak" and recommended for his indictment on April 28, 2011. He was not able to prove that it was physically impossible for him to be present at the time of the bombing, and witnesses were positive that he is the person who threw the grenade. The DOJ said that Nepomuceno's submission of a photocopy of a receipt from a Metrobank ATM in Marikina does not prove his claim that he was not at Taft during the bombing, since the time on the receipt was more than two hours after the bombing.Evangeline C. de Vera April 29, 2011 DOJ recommends murder raps against bar blast suspect Malaya Manila http://www.malaya.com.ph/apr29/news7.html dead June 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110503211803/http://www.malaya.com.ph/apr29/news7.html May 3, 2011 The resolution stated: Considering that the scene of the crime is at Taft Avenue, Manila, which is more or less 20 kilometers away from Baranka, Marikina, then, it is not physically impossible for the respondent to be at the scene of the crime when the crime was committed, because his alibi of being in Marikina happened only two hours after the crime was committed. DOJ resolution on the bombing Pilipino Star Ngayon Nepomuceno submitted testimonies to support his claim, but these were dismissed by Gaerlan. He noted that these were mostly from family, friends, and fellow fraternity members. Nepomuceno accused the DOJ investigation of being "irregular and selective" for disregarding other suspects, and labeled one witnesses' statement as "ill-motivated", since the witness was from a rival fraternity. Gaerlan defended the claims as being "evidentiary in nature." Charges set vs suspect in bar exam bombing http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=20110429-333566 Philippine Daily Inquirer April 29, 2011 June 3, 2011 Jerome Aning He faces charges of multiple murder (for causing "almost fatal" injuries to two amputees), multiple frustrated murder, multiple attempted murder, and illegal possession of explosives. La Salle 'bomber' kasuhan! – DOJ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=680638&publicationSubCategoryId=92 https://archive.today/20130131160531/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=680638&publicationSubCategoryId=92 dead January 31, 2013 Doris Franche April 29, 2011 June 3, 2011 Pilipino Star Ngayon tl On July 14, 2015, the Court of Appeals affirmed Nepomuceno's indictment and denied his petition to nullify the 2011 DOJ resolution.Rappler.com CA allows filing of charges vs frat member in 'Salubong' blast https://www.rappler.com/philippines/101821-ca-allows-filing-cases-frat-member-salubong-blast/ 2023-03-02 Rappler August 6, 2015 enReformina Ina August 6, 2015 CA affirms indictment of 2010 Bar blast suspect https://www.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/08/06/15/ca-affirms-indictment-2010-bar-blast-suspect ABS-CBN News On July 14, 2015, the Court of Appeals affirmed Nepomuceno's indictment and denied his petition to nullify the 2011 DOJ resolution.Rappler.com CA allows filing of charges vs frat member in 'Salubong' blast https://www.rappler.com/philippines/101821-ca-allows-filing-cases-frat-member-salubong-blast/ 2023-03-02 Rappler August 6, 2015 enReformina Ina August 6, 2015 CA affirms indictment of 2010 Bar blast suspect https://www.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/08/06/15/ca-affirms-indictment-2010-bar-blast-suspect ABS-CBN News Aftermath Raissa Laurel, a 23-year-old law student from San Sebastian College who lost both her legs due to the event, was given an award for her "courage and strength" by People Asia on its 11th anniversary on January 10. The award was presented by President Benigno Aquino III. Raissa Laurel: 'God has greater plans for me than I have for myself' http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=645584 https://archive.today/20130131070142/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=645584 dead January 31, 2013 The Philippine Star Joanne Rae M. Ramirez January 6, 2011 June 3, 2011 Meanwhile, Chief Justice Renato Corona of the Supreme Court pledged to personally administer Laurel's oath if she passes the bar. He promised that the Supreme Court would hire her when she recovers. Chief Justice cites Raissa Laurel's courage http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/30/10/chief-justice-cites-raissa-laurels-courage ABS–CBN September 30, 2010 June 3, 2011 Nippon Foundation promised to give her prosthetic legs on her birthday on April 23, 2011. Explosion victim to get prosthetic legs http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=622174&publicationSubCategoryId=65 https://archive.today/20130131093123/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=622174&publicationSubCategoryId=65 dead January 31, 2013 The Philippine Star October 19, 2010 June 3, 2011 Evelyn Macairan She was released from the Philippine General Hospital on November 7, 2010. A Profile in Courage: Raissa Laurel http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/286142/a-profile-courage-raisa-laurel Rachel C. Barawid November 6, 2010 June 3, 2011 Manila Bulletin Laurel ran for city councilor of San Juan in the 2016 local elections, eventually winning a seat after placing third in her district. She was successfully re-elected in 2019 and 2022.#HalalanResults: Law student who lost legs to blast reelected as San Juan councilor https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/05/14/19/halalanresult-law-student-who-lost-legs-to-blast-reelected-as-san-juan-councilor December 18, 2022 ABS-CBN News May 14, 2019Garcia Patrick Mayor Zamora, Team Makabagong San Juan win in 15-0 sweep https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/11/team-makabagong-san-juan-claims-landslide-victory/ December 18, 2022 Manila Bulletin May 11, 2022 The 2010 Bar exam was the last to be conducted at De La Salle University before the return of bar exams in the university in 2022. SC Schedules Filing of 2011 Bar Exam Takers' Petitions to July 1 to August 15 http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/news/courtnews%20flash/2011/02/02091101.php Supreme Court of the Philippines Arcie M. Sercado February 9, 2011 June 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110222225142/http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/news/courtnews%20flash/2011/02/02091101.php February 22, 2011 dead The 2011 exam was held in the University of Santo Tomas in November; DLSU ended its contract with the Supreme Court due to construction plans on the campus. Supreme Court spokesman Midas Marquez denied that the bombing was the reason behind the move; the move had been already planned before the blast. He also said that "necessary security measures" will be in force at UST to prevent an event similar to the 2010 bombing. 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