MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City court will proceed with the illegal possession of firearms trial of drug convict Reynaldo Parojinog Jr. as it junked his legal challenge to the sufficiency of the prosecution’s evidence. QC Regional Trial Court Branch 105 Acting Presiding Judge Editna Miña-Aguba junked Parojinog’s demurrer to evidence and set the trial on March 6 and 27, and April 17 at the New Bilibid Prison, where Parojinog is serving life sentence for possession of illegal drugs. A demurrer to evidence is a challenge to the sufficiency of prosecution’s evidence that will pave the way for the dismissal of case without the accused having to present counter-evidence. Parojinog Jr. is the son of the former slain mayor of Ozamiz City, Reynaldo Sr. Nova Princess, meanwhile, is charged with possession of dangerous drugs in a separate Quezon City court.

Source: Philippine Star January 23, 2020 10:25 UTC