Case Unclosed
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Case Unclosed is a news and public affairs television
show in the Philippines
aired every Thursday evenings by GMA Network
. The show is currently hosted by Arnold Clavio
. Kara David
served as the first host until March 5 when she was replaced by Clavio to host OFW Diaries
.
Case Unclosed features some of the sensational cases in the Philippines that is up until now is not yet solved by the authorities. The episodes were directed by some award-winning Filipino independent film directors. The program is also broadcasted on GMA News TV
Channel 11.
On March 18, 1996, 161 people died in the Ozone Disco Tragedy
. Some others that the victims are unidentified and the owner became responsible for what happened. Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.
One of the most controversial treasures of all time. Some of the treasures of General Tomoyuki Yamashita
still exists. The discovery of the Golden Buddha by Roger Roxas in 1971 that leads him to his death. Directed by Tata Illenberger.
On July 16, 1997, sisters Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong was kidnapped by unidentified persons in Cebu. Marijoy's body was found the next morning while Jacqueline is not yet found until now. Some of the suspects came from some prominent families in Cebu. Directed by Milo Tolentino.
On July 13, 1991, Maureen Hultman, Roland John Chapman and Jussi Leino were shot by Claudo Teehankee, Jr., son of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee, Sr. It also became controversial when Teehankee was released from jail. Directed by Raya Martin.
On May 10, 1897, Andres Bonifacio
, known as the Supreme leader of the Katipunan
together with his brother Procopio was killed at Mount Buntis in Maragondon, Cavite after a military trial. Some say that Emilio Aguinaldo was responsible for the killings. Directed by Paul Morales.
On November 7, 2001, actress Nida Blanca was found dead in a building in Greenhills. Philip Medel, Jr. claimed her husband Roger Lauren Strunk
, nicknamed Rod masterminded the murder, but this proved to be erroneous. Strunk died after falling reportedly from the second floor balcony of a motel in Tracy, California, United States to the parking lot 20 feet below in which was ruled to be suicide.
Cris Mendez was killed by hazing by some of the members of the Sigma Rho Fraternity. Lenny Villa suffered that same fate in 1991. But the case is still in court. Directed by Rica Arevalo.
During the Marcos administration, many activists were kidnapped but up until now, not yet found, even their remains. Some were killed during the Arroyo administration. Directed by Alvin Yapan.
On June 30, 1991, Estrelita, Carmela and Jennifer Vizconde were killed inside their house in Parañaque. At first, some of the suspects were acquitted. After four years, Jessica Alfaro became responsible for re-opening the case. Directed by Mark Shandii Bacolod.
On November 24, 2000, PR man Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito were kidnapped and were found dead four days after. P/Col. Glenn Dumlao, one of the accused, named former Po/Supt. Cezar Mancao and former S/Supt. Michael Ray Aquino as the brains behind the crime. Mancao and Aquino were members of Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force or PAOCTF, headed by then Gen. Panfilo Lacson. Directed by Charlie Bebs Gohetia.
On August 16, 2007, the body of Geraldine Palma, a seven year-old girl was found in North Harbour packed in a luggage. Some say that the nanny is responsible for her death. But there are speculations that the body found is not Geraldine Palma's. Directed by Jay Abello.
On March 17, 1957, an airplane crashed at Mount Manunggal in Cebu. One of those who were killed by the crash is President Ramon Magsaysay
. Speculations say that it was an accident while some claim it was a sabotage. Nestor Mata is the sole survivor in the crash. Directed by Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo.
This episode was the year-end special, showing three previous episodes of the show: "Yaman ni Yamashita", "Lihim ng 1897" and "Magsaysay Plane Crash".
This episode was the Part 2 of the year-end special, showing nine previous episodes of the show: "Alaala ng Ozone", "Kapatiran hanggang Kamatayan", "Desaparecidos", "Hultman-Chapman Double Murder Case", "Dacer-Corbito Murder Case", "Nida Blanca Murder Case" "Vizconde Massacre", "Ang Bakas ng Karahasan: The Chiong Murder Case" and "Ang Pagkawala ni Geraldine Palma".
On December 2, 1899, General Gregorio del Pilar was assassinated after the Battle of Tirad Pass. Directed by Sari Lluch Dalena.
On July 10, 2000, More than 300 people were buried alive when a mountain of garbage collapsed in Payatas
eight years ago. Although almost a decade has passed, no one has been made responsible and punished for what happened until now. Directed by Eli Balce.
On May 16, 2008, Ten lives ended after a group of men robbed the RCBC Light and Science branch in Cabuyao
, Laguna in May of last year. Because victims were shot in the head, the case has been dubbed as the bloodiest bank robbery in the history of the Philippines. Directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes.
On September 27, 1995, Philippine Navy Ensign Philip Pestaño was found dead with a gunshot in his head. It said had he killed himself, but other said that he was murdered. Directed by Maikel Cardoz.
On February 4, 2006, 78 people died and 400 people were injured in the stampede at the PhilSports Arena for the first anniversary of the ABS-CBN
noontime show Wowowee
. Up until now, no one is responsible for the tragic incident. Directed by indie director Anna Isabelle Matutina.
Education is believed to be the best legacy we can leave our children. So to ensure their children's future, thousands of Filipinos buy educational plans. In April 2005, however, 30,000 parents were alarmed when news broke out that Pacific Plans, Incorporated, one of the largest companies in the pre-need industry, went bankrupt and would not be able to pay for the tuition fees of its planholders. Directed by indie director Sigfried Barros Sanchez.
Chop-chop. A term coined to describe what is done to easily and inconspicuously dispose of the remains of a murder victim. The term was first used in the Philippines when the dismembered body parts of Lucila Lalu were found in different cities in May 1967. Directed by Gawad CCP awardee indie director Sandino Magno
More than a hundred men… Brought to the southern part of the Philippines to be secretly trained in guerrilla tactics… The year was 1967 and their mission was to infiltrate and invade Sabah, Malaysia. But early in the morning of March 18, 1968, something happened. Directed by Onin Tagaro
August 21, 1983 has gone down in history as the day former Senator Ninoy Aquino was assassinated. But 12 years before Ninoy’s death, another event happened that left a deep mark in history: the Plaza Miranda Bombing
. Directed by Kiri Lluch Dalena.
Flor Contemplacion
, a 42-year old maid was hanged to death for murder. She was accused of killing Delia Maga, another OFW, and her four-year old Singaporean ward. It was a bitter ending for Flor as she was hanged at 6:00 on the morning of March 17, 1995 together with three male drug traffickers. Directed by Jon Red.
March 14, 2005, 6:30 a.m. A suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf was scheduled to be brought to court for an early hearing. Just as handcuffs were about to be put on him, he grabbed the jail guard's firearm and shot at other prison officers. Other imprisoned members of the Abu Sayyaf immediately got out of their cells, armed themselves and barricaded the second floor of the building at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan where they were incarcerated. Directed by Sasi Casas
Despite the presence of more than a thousand members of the military and police force on the tarmac when his plane flew in from the United States, despite three armed bodyguards escorting him, someone still found an opportunity to fatally shoot Ninoy Aquino in the head. Directed by Richard Somes
On July 2, 1993, during the Bocaue River Festival tragedy
struck when around 500 people rode the floating pagoda causing it to sink killing more than two hundred people. The pagoda float was way beyond its capacity. Despite hundreds of lives lost, no one seems to have been made accountable for the tragedies. Directed by J. Pacena
In April 1991 Maricris Sioson, a 22-year-old dancer arrived in the Philippines in a casket. The Japanese government said that she died from hepatitis, but she had burns, bruised and stabbed all over her body. Directed by Benji Garcia
It was the night of August 6, 2008 and the birthday of Tara Santelices. She was on her way home to Cainta with her friend, Joee Mejias, when they got mugged in the jeepney they were riding . Tara was shot in the head after struggling with the mugger
over her bag. Directed by Jade Francis Castro
Dr. Jose Rizal is known to be the Philippines' national hero. To some Filipinos, however, he is more than that. They consider Rizal to be the "Kristong Kayumanggi" or the "Brown Christ". Directed by Ruelo Lozendo
On the night of April 25, 1990, UP
Law graduate Ernesto "Cochise" Bernabe II and his beautiful girlfriend Anna Lourdes "Beebom" Castaños were abducted outside a restaurant where they planned to have dinner. After 19 years, the prime suspect Rodolfo Manalili was granted Executive Clemency although he was sentenced to double-life imprisonment. Directed by Aloy Adlawan
Edgar Bentain, a former PAGCOR employee became known as the one who caught then-Vice President Joseph Estrada on cam playing poker with some friends. After many years, he just disappeared. Directed by Martin Cabrera
It was in May 1987 when the death of a young girl named Rosario Baluyot, who was given by GMA "Neneng" as a pseudonym, woke the country to the reality of pedophilia. Young Neneng died after a piece of metal that broke off from a dildo rot for several months inside her private part. The dildo was said to have been inserted in Neneng by a foreigner identified as Heinrich Stefan Ritter as said in the episode. Directed by Jeyow Evangelista
More than two decades have passed since former President Ferdinand Marcos was ousted from power but the shadow of his regime reaches to this day. Directed by Mario AV Guzman
Every family dreams to have a house of their own. Cherry Hills Subdivision was built for the poor families who cannot afford a house and lot of their own. But to those who bought a property in Cherry Hills Subdivision in Antipolo, tragedy struck. Typhoon Olga was letting out its wrath when a landslide
occurred burying 300 houses and more than 50 people in Cherry Hills. Directed by Paolo Herras
Bro. Eli Soriano, the well-known televangelist and leader of Ang Dating Daan was charged of raping a fellow male named Daniel Veridiano. The case, however, was initially dismissed but was refiled by former DOJ secreatry Raul Gonzales. Today, Veridiano is now a member of Iglesia ni Kristo. Directed by Michael Angelo Dangalan
Kilusang Mayo Uno leader Rolando Olalia and his driver Leonor Alay-ay met their deaths in November 1986 when members of the Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa were said to have killed them to wreak havoc. This was during the term of former President Cory Aquino when coup d' etats were being launched left and right. Directed by Ogi Suhatan
It was the height of the war between the United States and the Philippines when rumours that Gen. Antonio Luna was going to launch a coup d’ etat against then President Emilio Aguinaldo. To prevent him from carrying out his alleged plan, soldiers close to the president hacked Gen. Luna to death. Strangely, not one of the soldiers involved in the general’s death was punished. Directed by Tara Illenberger
Jose Ma. "Bong" Panlilio was charged for the murder of brother's Albert Gutierrez and Ariel De Castro. Today, he is one of the PNP's Most Wanted criminals with a reward of 5 million pesos and is now posted everywhere around the country. The PNP's search for Panlilio continues up until now. Directed by EJ Salcedo
Marlene Esperat, a former employee of the Department of Agriculture, once dreamed of ridding the government agency she worked for of corruption. But on March 24, 2005, she was forever silenced by a single gunshot. Directed by Ron Bryant
Something strange happened in Sitio Kulasisi, Antipolo on December 3, 1993. The usually meek Winefredo Masagca went into rage and hacked five people to death. Many thought he was possessed by evil spirits. Directed by Jerrold Tarog
Tara Santelices died on July 27, 2009, after struggling to live for almost a year. Directed by Jade Francis Castro
It was said to be Filipino-American Melissa Roxas’ worst nightmare: to be allegedly abducted and tortured. According to Melissa's account, the incident happened on May 19, as she said, when soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines accused her of being a member of the New People’s Army. Directed by Ed Lejano
On December 10, 2008, people were shocked to hear from the news that former 1970s singing star Didith Reyes died. The reports said she had a heart attack. Her only son, Arvey however, thinks otherwise. He believes that the alleged constant beating her mother experienced from her live-in partner Eulogio Disongla may have caused her death. Directed by Earl Bontuyan
On the midnight of December 3, 1998, 28 people died and many of them were rescued from the fire in the Associacion de Damas de Filipinas Settlement House. But, due to the help of President Joseph Estrada, the Settlement House was reconstructed. Directed by Cris Pablo
On November 7, 2005, a shoot-out occurred in Ortigas Avenue according to the Traffic Management Group of the Philippine National Police. Members of the Valle Verde Group, one of the known carnapping groups in Metro Manila were been killed by the police. Directed by Philip Espina
On June 13, 1996, 5 men were responsible for the ambush murder of Col. Rolando Abadilla in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. The suspects became known as the "Abadilla 5". Directed by Borgy Torre III
Ruby Rose Barrameda-Jimenez, sister of former beauty queen Rochelle Barrameda went missing since March 14, 2007. After two years, she was found in a steel case in a drum filled with cement in a sea in Navotas. Directed by Vic Acedillo Jr.
Forty two year old mother and wife Karen Vertido will never forget March 29, 1996. She claims that she was raped by her 60-year old boss, Jose Custodio on that date. Her grief continued when the court found Custodio not guilty of rape. Directed by Pam Miras
On April 16, 2008, Apong Lucing Cunanan
was found dead inside her own home in Pampanga. Her husband and children suspect robbers came into the house to steal money and jewelry from the family vault and when they found out that she was awake, they killed her. Directed by Hector Macaso
The Philippines was badly hit by typhoon "Ondoy". Metro Manila was heavily flooded, resulting to more than two hundred deaths as of press time. Millions worth of properties were also damaged due to the raging flood water. With these casualties, many still wonder how it happened. What are the measures that should have been done to prevent Ondoy's wrath?
Because they were promised that the company would double their investments, many agreed to put their money in Multitel. Unfortunately, their get-rich-easy plans turned into one of the biggest scam in the country's history. It was called the Multitel Pyramiding Scam. Directed by Arnold S. Argaño
Tragedy struck in a subdivision in Paranaque on December 5, 2008. Jun De Vera and his daughter, Lia was allegedly caught in a crossfire between the police and a gang of criminals. Jun and Lia died. Ten months after their death, Jun's widow Lilian is still crying for justice. She wants to know if there was foul play in the supposedly accidental shooting. Directed by Elfardo
It's been almost seven decades, but the worst memories of the comfort women from the Japanese Imperial army are still etched in their minds. They filed every possible case against them, but up to now, the government of Japan ignores their plea. Directed by Arnold S. Argaño
It has been two years, October 19, 2007, since the Glorietta Mall bombing in Makati, but a lot of questions are still left unanswered. What caused the fatal bombing? Was it an accident or an act of terrorism? Directed by Ray Defante Gibraltar
The celebration of Calumpit, Bulacan’s fiesta two years ago was suddenly cut short when the town’s former mayor, Ramon “Monching" Pagdanganan, younger brother of former Governor Obet Pagdanganan was ambushed. He died on the spot. Directed by Elfardo
On June 26, 2006, Prudencio Calubid along with his wife were abducted and tortured as they were going home in Samar. They say that they were abducted by the military. Up until now, they are still missing. Directed by Arnold Argaño
Some historians claim that during the last few days, Rizal
retracted all his strong views of corruption and abuse of power by the Spanish friars. If proven true, it can be a basis to question Rizal's status as our National Hero. Directed by Arnold Argaño
On New Year's Eve, 2005, Judge Henrick Gingoyon was shot to death in Bacoor, Cavite. Gingoyon is known as the judge in some of the most talked issues in the Philippines. Up until now, the suspect is still unknown. Directed by Ric Reyes
On Christmas Day 2006, the Picardal family went into a carnival in Marikina. But, tragedy strucked to Kimberly and Katherine Picardal. Reyes family was also present in the carnival, but the child was disabled by the tragedy. Both victims of the tragedy, Picardals helps Reyeses for the justice which is still elusive for them. Directed by Arnold Argaño
December 20, 1987. More than four thousand passengers from the provinces of Samar and Leyte boarded MV Dona Paz. They were all hoping to celebrate Christmas in Manila. Halfway through the travel, tragedy struck. Directed by Arnold Argaño
This episode was the year-end special, showing three previous episodes of the show: "Dacer-Corbito Murder Case", "Ang Pagkawala ni Geraldine Palma" and "Ang Bakas ng Karahasan: The Chiong Murder Case".
On April 28, 2007, San Carlos City, Pangasinan
Mayor Julian Resuello was shot dead while attending their town fiesta. Directed by Elfardo
Teachers are said to be modern-day heroes during the election season. But in some cases, such momentous event could also have a tragic ending. It was dawn of May 9, 1995 when two men allegedly snatched the ballots from a group of election officers at Talaga Elementary School in Mabini, Batangas. In the middle of the commotion, Filomena Tatlonghari was shot by unidentified man. Directed by Arnold Argaño
On July 31, 2004, Radio commentator Roger Mariano, was ambushed by armed men while on his way home. After 6 years, there is no court decision yet on his case. Directed by Arnold Argaño
On December 16, 2007, fashion designer Ernest Santiago was found dead in Pagsanjan, Laguna after robbers invaded his house and killed him. After two years, the family of Santiago is still hoping for justice. Directed by Arnold Argaño
In the Part 1 of the special episode, Case Unclosed will revisit the worst tragedies that besieged the nation. Cases of fire, maritime disasters and landslides that took thousands of lives and damaged millions of properties. Has anyone been made accountable for these tragedies?
In the Part 2 of the special episode, Case Unclosed will revisit again the Controversies of the History and Showing the Episodes are the following: "Antonio Luna", "Gregorio del Pilar, Bayani o Berdugo?", "Bayani nga ba?", "Lihim ng 1897", "Yaman ni Yamashita", "Desaparecidos", "Plaza Miranda Bombing" and "Magsaysay Plane Crash".
In the Final episode, Case Unclosed will revisit again the stories of violence against Women and showing the episodes are the following: "Nida Blanca Murder Case", "Sisig Queen", "Ruby Rose Barrameda Story", "Lucila Lalu: Chop-chop Lady" and "Didith Reyes: Namatay o Pinatay?".
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
show in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
aired every Thursday evenings by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. The show is currently hosted by Arnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school...
. Kara David
Kara David
Kara Patria David is a Filipino journalist. She currently works for GMA Network as one of the presenters of i-Witness and host of OFW Diaries.- Life and career :...
served as the first host until March 5 when she was replaced by Clavio to host OFW Diaries
OFW Diaries
OFW Diaries was a television show in the Philippines aired every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The program is hosted by journalist Kara David, who previously hosted Case Unclosed....
.
Case Unclosed features some of the sensational cases in the Philippines that is up until now is not yet solved by the authorities. The episodes were directed by some award-winning Filipino independent film directors. The program is also broadcasted on GMA News TV
GMA News TV
GMA News TV is a news and lifestyle-oriented channel in the Philippines. It is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. through the supervision GMA News and Public Affairs...
Channel 11.
Host
| SEASON | HOST | GUEST-HOST |
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| Kara David Kara David Kara Patria David is a Filipino journalist. She currently works for GMA Network as one of the presenters of i-Witness and host of OFW Diaries.- Life and career :... |
Ivan Mayrina / Rhea Santos Rhea Santos Rhea Santos is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Host and newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's Unang Hirit and hosts several news and public affairs programs on GMA Network.-Profile:... / Tina Panganiban-Perez |
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| Arnold Clavio Arnold Clavio Arnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school... |
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October
- Alaala ng Ozone (Memories of Ozone)
On March 18, 1996, 161 people died in the Ozone Disco Tragedy
Ozone Disco Club fire
A fire at the Ozone Disco Club in Quezon City, Philippines broke out shortly after midnight, Philippine Standard Time, March 18, 1996 leaving at least 162 people dead...
. Some others that the victims are unidentified and the owner became responsible for what happened. Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Yaman ni Yamashita (Yamashita's Treasure)
One of the most controversial treasures of all time. Some of the treasures of General Tomoyuki Yamashita
Tomoyuki Yamashita
General was a general of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. He was most famous for conquering the British colonies of Malaya and Singapore, earning the nickname "The Tiger of Malaya".- Biography :...
still exists. The discovery of the Golden Buddha by Roger Roxas in 1971 that leads him to his death. Directed by Tata Illenberger.
- Bakas ng Karahasan (Trace of Violence): The Chiong Murder Case
On July 16, 1997, sisters Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong was kidnapped by unidentified persons in Cebu. Marijoy's body was found the next morning while Jacqueline is not yet found until now. Some of the suspects came from some prominent families in Cebu. Directed by Milo Tolentino.
- The Hultman-Chapman double-murder case
On July 13, 1991, Maureen Hultman, Roland John Chapman and Jussi Leino were shot by Claudo Teehankee, Jr., son of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee, Sr. It also became controversial when Teehankee was released from jail. Directed by Raya Martin.
- Lihim ng 1897 (The Secret of 1897)
On May 10, 1897, Andres Bonifacio
Andres Bonifacio
Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro was a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary. He was a founder and later Supremo of the Katipunan movement which sought the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule and started the Philippine Revolution...
, known as the Supreme leader of the Katipunan
Katipunan
The Katipunan was a Philippine revolutionary society founded by anti-Spanish Filipinos in Manila in 1892, whose primary aim was to gain independence from Spain through revolution. The society was initiated by Filipino patriots Andrés Bonifacio, Teodoro Plata, Ladislao Diwa, and others on the night...
together with his brother Procopio was killed at Mount Buntis in Maragondon, Cavite after a military trial. Some say that Emilio Aguinaldo was responsible for the killings. Directed by Paul Morales.
November
- The Nida BlancaNida BlancaDorothy Acueza Jones, popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career...
Murder Case
On November 7, 2001, actress Nida Blanca was found dead in a building in Greenhills. Philip Medel, Jr. claimed her husband Roger Lauren Strunk
Rod Lauren
Rod Lauren Strunk was an American actor and singer.As an actor, he worked mostly in television, appearing in single episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. amongst others during the 1960s...
, nicknamed Rod masterminded the murder, but this proved to be erroneous. Strunk died after falling reportedly from the second floor balcony of a motel in Tracy, California, United States to the parking lot 20 feet below in which was ruled to be suicide.
- Kapatiran hanggang Kamatayan (Death in the Fraternity) (literally, Fraternity Until Death)
Cris Mendez was killed by hazing by some of the members of the Sigma Rho Fraternity. Lenny Villa suffered that same fate in 1991. But the case is still in court. Directed by Rica Arevalo.
- DesaparecidosExtrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the PhilippinesExtrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the Philippines refer to the illegal liquidations, unlawful or felonious killings and forced disappearances in the Philippines...
During the Marcos administration, many activists were kidnapped but up until now, not yet found, even their remains. Some were killed during the Arroyo administration. Directed by Alvin Yapan.
- Vizconde massacreVizconde massacreThe Vizconde Massacre was the multiple homicide of members of the Vizconde family on June 30, 1991 at their residence in BF Homes, Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Estrellita, 47, had suffered thirteen stab wounds; Carmela, 18, had suffered seventeen stab wounds and had been raped before...
On June 30, 1991, Estrelita, Carmela and Jennifer Vizconde were killed inside their house in Parañaque. At first, some of the suspects were acquitted. After four years, Jessica Alfaro became responsible for re-opening the case. Directed by Mark Shandii Bacolod.
December
- Dacer-Corbito murder case
On November 24, 2000, PR man Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito were kidnapped and were found dead four days after. P/Col. Glenn Dumlao, one of the accused, named former Po/Supt. Cezar Mancao and former S/Supt. Michael Ray Aquino as the brains behind the crime. Mancao and Aquino were members of Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force or PAOCTF, headed by then Gen. Panfilo Lacson. Directed by Charlie Bebs Gohetia.
- Ang Pagkawala ni Geraldine Palma (The Disappearance of Geraldine Palma)
On August 16, 2007, the body of Geraldine Palma, a seven year-old girl was found in North Harbour packed in a luggage. Some say that the nanny is responsible for her death. But there are speculations that the body found is not Geraldine Palma's. Directed by Jay Abello.
- Magsaysay plane crash1957 Cebu Douglas C-47 crashThe 1957 crash of a Douglas C-47 plane named "Mt. Pinatubo" on the slopes of Mount Manunggal, Cebu, Philippines, killed the 7th President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay, and 24 other passengers. The crash is estimated to have occurred at 1:40:00 AM, March 17, 1957, Philippine Standard Time...
On March 17, 1957, an airplane crashed at Mount Manunggal in Cebu. One of those who were killed by the crash is President Ramon Magsaysay
Ramon Magsaysay
Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay was the third President of the Republic of the Philippines from December 30, 1953 until his death in a plane crash in 1957. He was elected President under the banner of the Nacionalista Party.-Early life:Ramon F...
. Speculations say that it was an accident while some claim it was a sabotage. Nestor Mata is the sole survivor in the crash. Directed by Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo.
- Case Unclosed: Balik Tanaw"
This episode was the year-end special, showing three previous episodes of the show: "Yaman ni Yamashita", "Lihim ng 1897" and "Magsaysay Plane Crash".
January
- Yearend Special
This episode was the Part 2 of the year-end special, showing nine previous episodes of the show: "Alaala ng Ozone", "Kapatiran hanggang Kamatayan", "Desaparecidos", "Hultman-Chapman Double Murder Case", "Dacer-Corbito Murder Case", "Nida Blanca Murder Case" "Vizconde Massacre", "Ang Bakas ng Karahasan: The Chiong Murder Case" and "Ang Pagkawala ni Geraldine Palma".
- Gregorio del Pilar: Bayani o Berdugo? (Gregorio del Pilar: A Hero or Executioner?)
On December 2, 1899, General Gregorio del Pilar was assassinated after the Battle of Tirad Pass. Directed by Sari Lluch Dalena.
- Payatas Tragedy
On July 10, 2000, More than 300 people were buried alive when a mountain of garbage collapsed in Payatas
Payatas
Payatas is a barangay located in the 2nd district of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Nearby barangays are Commonwealth, Batasan Hills and Bagong Silangan....
eight years ago. Although almost a decade has passed, no one has been made responsible and punished for what happened until now. Directed by Eli Balce.
- RCBC Massacre
On May 16, 2008, Ten lives ended after a group of men robbed the RCBC Light and Science branch in Cabuyao
Cabuyao, Laguna
Cabuyao , or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna...
, Laguna in May of last year. Because victims were shot in the head, the case has been dubbed as the bloodiest bank robbery in the history of the Philippines. Directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes.
- Pestaño: suicide o murder? (Pestaño: suicide or murder?) (substitutely hosted by Ivan Mayrina)
On September 27, 1995, Philippine Navy Ensign Philip Pestaño was found dead with a gunshot in his head. It said had he killed himself, but other said that he was murdered. Directed by Maikel Cardoz.
February
- ULTRA Stampede (substitutely hosted by Rhea SantosRhea SantosRhea Santos is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Host and newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's Unang Hirit and hosts several news and public affairs programs on GMA Network.-Profile:...
)
On February 4, 2006, 78 people died and 400 people were injured in the stampede at the PhilSports Arena for the first anniversary of the ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
noontime show Wowowee
Wowowee
Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...
. Up until now, no one is responsible for the tragic incident. Directed by indie director Anna Isabelle Matutina.
- Gumuhong mga Pangarap (Shattered Dreams) (substitutely hosted by Tina Panganiban-Perez)
Education is believed to be the best legacy we can leave our children. So to ensure their children's future, thousands of Filipinos buy educational plans. In April 2005, however, 30,000 parents were alarmed when news broke out that Pacific Plans, Incorporated, one of the largest companies in the pre-need industry, went bankrupt and would not be able to pay for the tuition fees of its planholders. Directed by indie director Sigfried Barros Sanchez.
- Lucila Lalu: Chop Chop Lady
Chop-chop. A term coined to describe what is done to easily and inconspicuously dispose of the remains of a murder victim. The term was first used in the Philippines when the dismembered body parts of Lucila Lalu were found in different cities in May 1967. Directed by Gawad CCP awardee indie director Sandino Magno
- Jabidah MassacreJabidah massacreThe Jabidah massacre, also known as the Corregidor massacre, refers to an incident in which members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines massacred a number of Moro Muslim recruits under their supervision. Sources differ regarding the details, with the number of victims ranging from 14 to 68, and...
More than a hundred men… Brought to the southern part of the Philippines to be secretly trained in guerrilla tactics… The year was 1967 and their mission was to infiltrate and invade Sabah, Malaysia. But early in the morning of March 18, 1968, something happened. Directed by Onin Tagaro
March
- Plaza Miranda Bombing1971 Plaza Miranda bombingThe Plaza Miranda bombing occurred during a political campaign rally of the Liberal Party at Plaza Miranda in the district of Quiapo, Manila in the Philippines on August 21, 1971...
August 21, 1983 has gone down in history as the day former Senator Ninoy Aquino was assassinated. But 12 years before Ninoy’s death, another event happened that left a deep mark in history: the Plaza Miranda Bombing
1971 Plaza Miranda bombing
The Plaza Miranda bombing occurred during a political campaign rally of the Liberal Party at Plaza Miranda in the district of Quiapo, Manila in the Philippines on August 21, 1971...
. Directed by Kiri Lluch Dalena.
- Flor ContemplacionFlor ContemplacionFlor R. Contemplacion born in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines was a Filipina domestic worker who was executed in Singapore for murder...
Flor Contemplacion
Flor Contemplacion
Flor R. Contemplacion born in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines was a Filipina domestic worker who was executed in Singapore for murder...
, a 42-year old maid was hanged to death for murder. She was accused of killing Delia Maga, another OFW, and her four-year old Singaporean ward. It was a bitter ending for Flor as she was hanged at 6:00 on the morning of March 17, 1995 together with three male drug traffickers. Directed by Jon Red.
- Jailbreak
March 14, 2005, 6:30 a.m. A suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf was scheduled to be brought to court for an early hearing. Just as handcuffs were about to be put on him, he grabbed the jail guard's firearm and shot at other prison officers. Other imprisoned members of the Abu Sayyaf immediately got out of their cells, armed themselves and barricaded the second floor of the building at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan where they were incarcerated. Directed by Sasi Casas
- Sino ang pumatay kay Ninoy? (Who Killed Ninoy?)
Despite the presence of more than a thousand members of the military and police force on the tarmac when his plane flew in from the United States, despite three armed bodyguards escorting him, someone still found an opportunity to fatally shoot Ninoy Aquino in the head. Directed by Richard Somes
April
- Bocaue Pagoda tragedy
On July 2, 1993, during the Bocaue River Festival tragedy
Tragedy (event)
A tragedy is an event in which one or more losses, usually of human life, occurs that is viewed as mournful. Such an event is said to be tragic....
struck when around 500 people rode the floating pagoda causing it to sink killing more than two hundred people. The pagoda float was way beyond its capacity. Despite hundreds of lives lost, no one seems to have been made accountable for the tragedies. Directed by J. Pacena
- Maricris Sioson: Namatay o Pinatay? (Maricris Sioson: Died or Killed?)
In April 1991 Maricris Sioson, a 22-year-old dancer arrived in the Philippines in a casket. The Japanese government said that she died from hepatitis, but she had burns, bruised and stabbed all over her body. Directed by Benji Garcia
- Tara Santelices
It was the night of August 6, 2008 and the birthday of Tara Santelices. She was on her way home to Cainta with her friend, Joee Mejias, when they got mugged in the jeepney they were riding . Tara was shot in the head after struggling with the mugger
Robbery
Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force or by putting the victim in fear. At common law, robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person of that property, by means of force or fear....
over her bag. Directed by Jade Francis Castro
May
- Dr. Jose Rizal: Kristo ng Lahing Kayumanggi? (Dr. Jose Rizal: Christ of Brown Race?)
Dr. Jose Rizal is known to be the Philippines' national hero. To some Filipinos, however, he is more than that. They consider Rizal to be the "Kristong Kayumanggi" or the "Brown Christ". Directed by Ruelo Lozendo
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- A replay of this episode was aired on January 1, 2010 as part of the 2009 Rizal Day celebration after 2 days of Rizal Day.
- Cochise-Beebom Double Murder Case
On the night of April 25, 1990, UP
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
Law graduate Ernesto "Cochise" Bernabe II and his beautiful girlfriend Anna Lourdes "Beebom" Castaños were abducted outside a restaurant where they planned to have dinner. After 19 years, the prime suspect Rodolfo Manalili was granted Executive Clemency although he was sentenced to double-life imprisonment. Directed by Aloy Adlawan
- Ang Pagkawala ni Edgar Bentain (The Disappearance of Edgar Bentain)
Edgar Bentain, a former PAGCOR employee became known as the one who caught then-Vice President Joseph Estrada on cam playing poker with some friends. After many years, he just disappeared. Directed by Martin Cabrera
- Wala na si "Neneng" ("Neneng" was Already Gone)
It was in May 1987 when the death of a young girl named Rosario Baluyot, who was given by GMA "Neneng" as a pseudonym, woke the country to the reality of pedophilia. Young Neneng died after a piece of metal that broke off from a dildo rot for several months inside her private part. The dildo was said to have been inserted in Neneng by a foreigner identified as Heinrich Stefan Ritter as said in the episode. Directed by Jeyow Evangelista
Jeyow Evangelista
Jeyow Evangelista is a Filipino Filmmaker, cinematographer, and director.Won an Honorable Mention award at the 21st Gawad CCP for Alternative Film & Video for his short film "Babae Ako"...
June
- Danyos (Humans rights victims under Marcos dictatorship)
More than two decades have passed since former President Ferdinand Marcos was ousted from power but the shadow of his regime reaches to this day. Directed by Mario AV Guzman
- Cherry Hills Tragedy
Every family dreams to have a house of their own. Cherry Hills Subdivision was built for the poor families who cannot afford a house and lot of their own. But to those who bought a property in Cherry Hills Subdivision in Antipolo, tragedy struck. Typhoon Olga was letting out its wrath when a landslide
1999 Cherry Hills Subdivision landslide
On the night of August 3, 1999, a massive landslide occurred in Cherry Hills subdivision in Antipolo City, Rizal province, Philippines that caused widespread damage and loss of life. The landslide was primarily caused by the heavy rains of the approaching typhoon Olga...
occurred burying 300 houses and more than 50 people in Cherry Hills. Directed by Paolo Herras
- Brother Eli
Bro. Eli Soriano, the well-known televangelist and leader of Ang Dating Daan was charged of raping a fellow male named Daniel Veridiano. The case, however, was initially dismissed but was refiled by former DOJ secreatry Raul Gonzales. Today, Veridiano is now a member of Iglesia ni Kristo. Directed by Michael Angelo Dangalan
- Olalia-Alay-ay Double murder case
Kilusang Mayo Uno leader Rolando Olalia and his driver Leonor Alay-ay met their deaths in November 1986 when members of the Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa were said to have killed them to wreak havoc. This was during the term of former President Cory Aquino when coup d' etats were being launched left and right. Directed by Ogi Suhatan
July
- Antonio LunaAntonio LunaAntonio Luna y Novicio was a Filipino pharmacist and general who fought in the Philippine-American War. He was also the founder of the Philippines's first military academy.- Family background :...
It was the height of the war between the United States and the Philippines when rumours that Gen. Antonio Luna was going to launch a coup d’ etat against then President Emilio Aguinaldo. To prevent him from carrying out his alleged plan, soldiers close to the president hacked Gen. Luna to death. Strangely, not one of the soldiers involved in the general’s death was punished. Directed by Tara Illenberger
- PNP's Most Wanted Bong Panlilio
Jose Ma. "Bong" Panlilio was charged for the murder of brother's Albert Gutierrez and Ariel De Castro. Today, he is one of the PNP's Most Wanted criminals with a reward of 5 million pesos and is now posted everywhere around the country. The PNP's search for Panlilio continues up until now. Directed by EJ Salcedo
- Marlene Esperat
Marlene Esperat, a former employee of the Department of Agriculture, once dreamed of ridding the government agency she worked for of corruption. But on March 24, 2005, she was forever silenced by a single gunshot. Directed by Ron Bryant
- Antipolo Massacre
Something strange happened in Sitio Kulasisi, Antipolo on December 3, 1993. The usually meek Winefredo Masagca went into rage and hacked five people to death. Many thought he was possessed by evil spirits. Directed by Jerrold Tarog
Jerrold Tarog
Jerrold Tarog is a multi-awarded Filipino film director, composer, writer, editor, and sound designer. All three films he has directed - Confessional, Mangatyanan, and Senior Year - have been critically acclaimed, receiving numerous awards. His Short Film "Faculty" has become a viral hit on...
- Tara Santelices (Part 2)
Tara Santelices died on July 27, 2009, after struggling to live for almost a year. Directed by Jade Francis Castro
August
- Melissa Roxas Story
It was said to be Filipino-American Melissa Roxas’ worst nightmare: to be allegedly abducted and tortured. According to Melissa's account, the incident happened on May 19, as she said, when soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines accused her of being a member of the New People’s Army. Directed by Ed Lejano
- Didith Reyes, Namatay o Pinatay?Didith ReyesMaria Helen Bella Avenila Santamaria , better known as Didith Reyes, was a Filipino actress and singer best known for recording a string of hit love ballads in the 1970s...
(Didith Reyes Died or Killed?)
On December 10, 2008, people were shocked to hear from the news that former 1970s singing star Didith Reyes died. The reports said she had a heart attack. Her only son, Arvey however, thinks otherwise. He believes that the alleged constant beating her mother experienced from her live-in partner Eulogio Disongla may have caused her death. Directed by Earl Bontuyan
- Naabong Kalinga (A Care for Children that Turned to Ashes)
On the midnight of December 3, 1998, 28 people died and many of them were rescued from the fire in the Associacion de Damas de Filipinas Settlement House. But, due to the help of President Joseph Estrada, the Settlement House was reconstructed. Directed by Cris Pablo
- Overkill?
On November 7, 2005, a shoot-out occurred in Ortigas Avenue according to the Traffic Management Group of the Philippine National Police. Members of the Valle Verde Group, one of the known carnapping groups in Metro Manila were been killed by the police. Directed by Philip Espina
September
- Abadilla 5
On June 13, 1996, 5 men were responsible for the ambush murder of Col. Rolando Abadilla in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. The suspects became known as the "Abadilla 5". Directed by Borgy Torre III
- Ruby Rose Barrameda Story
Ruby Rose Barrameda-Jimenez, sister of former beauty queen Rochelle Barrameda went missing since March 14, 2007. After two years, she was found in a steel case in a drum filled with cement in a sea in Navotas. Directed by Vic Acedillo Jr.
- Laban ni Karen Vertido (The Battle of Karen Vertido)
Forty two year old mother and wife Karen Vertido will never forget March 29, 1996. She claims that she was raped by her 60-year old boss, Jose Custodio on that date. Her grief continued when the court found Custodio not guilty of rape. Directed by Pam Miras
- Sisig Queen
On April 16, 2008, Apong Lucing Cunanan
Lucia Cunanan
Lucia "Lucing" Cunanan was a Filipino restaurateur credited in some quarters as having invented or re-invented sisig, a Kapampangan dish now popular all over the Philippines.-Career:...
was found dead inside her own home in Pampanga. Her husband and children suspect robbers came into the house to steal money and jewelry from the family vault and when they found out that she was awake, they killed her. Directed by Hector Macaso
October
- Ang Pagragasa ni Ondoy (The Wrath of "Ondoy")
The Philippines was badly hit by typhoon "Ondoy". Metro Manila was heavily flooded, resulting to more than two hundred deaths as of press time. Millions worth of properties were also damaged due to the raging flood water. With these casualties, many still wonder how it happened. What are the measures that should have been done to prevent Ondoy's wrath?
- Pyramid Scam
Because they were promised that the company would double their investments, many agreed to put their money in Multitel. Unfortunately, their get-rich-easy plans turned into one of the biggest scam in the country's history. It was called the Multitel Pyramiding Scam. Directed by Arnold S. Argaño
- The December Shootout
Tragedy struck in a subdivision in Paranaque on December 5, 2008. Jun De Vera and his daughter, Lia was allegedly caught in a crossfire between the police and a gang of criminals. Jun and Lia died. Ten months after their death, Jun's widow Lilian is still crying for justice. She wants to know if there was foul play in the supposedly accidental shooting. Directed by Elfardo
- Ang Bakas ng Kahapon ni Lola (The Mark of the Past of the Grandmother)
It's been almost seven decades, but the worst memories of the comfort women from the Japanese Imperial army are still etched in their minds. They filed every possible case against them, but up to now, the government of Japan ignores their plea. Directed by Arnold S. Argaño
November
- Glorietta Blast
It has been two years, October 19, 2007, since the Glorietta Mall bombing in Makati, but a lot of questions are still left unanswered. What caused the fatal bombing? Was it an accident or an act of terrorism? Directed by Ray Defante Gibraltar
- Ramon Pagdanganan Ambush: Sino ang may Sala? (Ramon Pagdanganan Ambush: Who is The Criminal?)
The celebration of Calumpit, Bulacan’s fiesta two years ago was suddenly cut short when the town’s former mayor, Ramon “Monching" Pagdanganan, younger brother of former Governor Obet Pagdanganan was ambushed. He died on the spot. Directed by Elfardo
- Walang Bakas, ang Kwento ni Ka Prudencio (No Trace, The Story of Ka Prudencio)
On June 26, 2006, Prudencio Calubid along with his wife were abducted and tortured as they were going home in Samar. They say that they were abducted by the military. Up until now, they are still missing. Directed by Arnold Argaño
- Bayani nga ba? (Is He Really a Hero?)
Some historians claim that during the last few days, Rizal
José Rizal
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...
retracted all his strong views of corruption and abuse of power by the Spanish friars. If proven true, it can be a basis to question Rizal's status as our National Hero. Directed by Arnold Argaño
December
- Hustisya ni Judge Gingoyon (Justice of Judge Gingoyon)
On New Year's Eve, 2005, Judge Henrick Gingoyon was shot to death in Bacoor, Cavite. Gingoyon is known as the judge in some of the most talked issues in the Philippines. Up until now, the suspect is still unknown. Directed by Ric Reyes
- Trahedya sa Perya (Tragedy at the Carnival)
On Christmas Day 2006, the Picardal family went into a carnival in Marikina. But, tragedy strucked to Kimberly and Katherine Picardal. Reyes family was also present in the carnival, but the child was disabled by the tragedy. Both victims of the tragedy, Picardals helps Reyeses for the justice which is still elusive for them. Directed by Arnold Argaño
- MV Doña Paz TragedyMV Doña PazThe MV Doña Paz was a Philippine-registered passenger ferry that sank after colliding with the on December 20, 1987. With a death toll of at most 4,375 people, the collision resulted in the deadliest ferry disaster in history...
December 20, 1987. More than four thousand passengers from the provinces of Samar and Leyte boarded MV Dona Paz. They were all hoping to celebrate Christmas in Manila. Halfway through the travel, tragedy struck. Directed by Arnold Argaño
- Case Update
This episode was the year-end special, showing three previous episodes of the show: "Dacer-Corbito Murder Case", "Ang Pagkawala ni Geraldine Palma" and "Ang Bakas ng Karahasan: The Chiong Murder Case".
January
- The Mayor Resuello Murder Case
On April 28, 2007, San Carlos City, Pangasinan
San Carlos City, Pangasinan
San Carlos City is a 2nd class city in the Province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 161,884 people in 28,025 households. This figure shows the city is the most populated land area in Pangasinan except for its density.-History:The place now called...
Mayor Julian Resuello was shot dead while attending their town fiesta. Directed by Elfardo
- Ballot Snatching
Teachers are said to be modern-day heroes during the election season. But in some cases, such momentous event could also have a tragic ending. It was dawn of May 9, 1995 when two men allegedly snatched the ballots from a group of election officers at Talaga Elementary School in Mabini, Batangas. In the middle of the commotion, Filomena Tatlonghari was shot by unidentified man. Directed by Arnold Argaño
- The Roger Mariano Murder Case
On July 31, 2004, Radio commentator Roger Mariano, was ambushed by armed men while on his way home. After 6 years, there is no court decision yet on his case. Directed by Arnold Argaño
- Ang Pagpaslang kay Ernest Santiago (The Murder of Ernest Santiago)
On December 16, 2007, fashion designer Ernest Santiago was found dead in Pagsanjan, Laguna after robbers invaded his house and killed him. After two years, the family of Santiago is still hoping for justice. Directed by Arnold Argaño
February
- Bakas ng Trahedya (Marks of Tragedy)
In the Part 1 of the special episode, Case Unclosed will revisit the worst tragedies that besieged the nation. Cases of fire, maritime disasters and landslides that took thousands of lives and damaged millions of properties. Has anyone been made accountable for these tragedies?
- Ang mga Kontrobersya ng Kasaysayan (The Controversies of History)
In the Part 2 of the special episode, Case Unclosed will revisit again the Controversies of the History and Showing the Episodes are the following: "Antonio Luna", "Gregorio del Pilar, Bayani o Berdugo?", "Bayani nga ba?", "Lihim ng 1897", "Yaman ni Yamashita", "Desaparecidos", "Plaza Miranda Bombing" and "Magsaysay Plane Crash".
- Karahasan laban sa mga Kababaihan (Violence against Women)
In the Final episode, Case Unclosed will revisit again the stories of violence against Women and showing the episodes are the following: "Nida Blanca Murder Case", "Sisig Queen", "Ruby Rose Barrameda Story", "Lucila Lalu: Chop-chop Lady" and "Didith Reyes: Namatay o Pinatay?".