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QC prosecutors recommend murder raps vs 3 suspects in Mollenido double slay

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Jeff Caparas

ABS-CBN News

QUEZON CITY — State prosecutors have recommended the filing of two counts of murder against three respondents in connection with the killing of PSMS Diane Marie Mollenido and her son John Ysmael. In a resolution dated February 16, 2026, the Office of the City Prosecutor of Quezon City recommended that Pia Panganiban, Christian Panganiban and Gil Dy Jr. be indicted for two counts of murder. The resolution also recommended that the corresponding Information be approved and filed before the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City.Prosecutors further recommended that the charges be filed with no bail, indicating that the evidence of guilt is strong.Meanwhile, the charges for robbery with homicide and theft were recommended dismissed for lack of prima facie evidence.The case stems from the killing of Mollenido and her 8-year-old son, John Matthew, whose deaths drew public attention and prompted an extensive investigation.With the prosecutors’ recommendation, the case now moves closer to formal court proceedings pending approval and filing before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.Meanwhile, the appeal of PSMS John Mollenido to lift the restrictive custody order has been denied by the National Capital Region Police Office, Atty. Cristobal Rimando confirmed to ABS CBN News.

State prosecutors have recommended the filing of two counts of murder against three respondents in connection with the killing of PSMS Diane Marie Mollenido and her son John Ysmael.

State prosecutors have recommended the filing of two counts of murder against three respondents in connection with the killing of PSMS Diane Marie Mollenido and her son John Ysmael.