Failon-Etong Case

Ted Failon and his family had this case about the death of Trinidad "Trina" Etong, the wife of Ted Failon. Trina didn't want to face Ted or she was ashamed to face and talk to him because of financial inadequacies (That's what I heard). There was a note which is a "Apology" note, not a Suicide note to Ted.

It happened last week, Trina Etong was taken to the New Era Hospital and passed away a day later, because of the gunshot wound in the bathroom. The Etong housmaids and driver were arrested with the case of "Obstruction of Justice" solely because, they cleaned out the crime scene which is the key of empirical evidence in solving a crime.

Few days ago, it was all speculation that it is either suicide or parricide (Murder of the spouse). Without those housemaids, there wouldn't be speculations. Today, judging by the autopsy report on Trina Etong, it is most likely a suicide.

PNP (Philippine National Police) had clearly mishandled the case with overzealousness and arrogance. We know that they are simply doing their job, but let me clarify something. They are actually doing their job unprofessionally and abusively. They treated the relatives and housmaids of Trina like dumb animals. When arrested, they didn't even recite their rights even being mobbed. In the hospital, the hysterical sister and brother tried to reach to Trina's deadbed but they were arrested because of "Obstruction of Justice". HELL NO! The police committed Deprivation and "Obstruction of Honor". What is "protect the people", if they "abuse the people"?

I am deeply ashamed about the barbaric activity of the PNP. Police brutality is unacceptable. The police said "This case is about Etong", meaning they are hiding something. So, you see, the PNP cannot be trusted 100%. This is not only for the 30-day suspended PO's (Police Officers) but all PO's.

http://www.pnp.gov.ph/index.html This is their Website.

Sometimes we get biased with our own judgements and these biases will create an impression of misleading conclusions. So, the Refresher course is ideal.

Now, Back to the case. Today, the case was handed over to NBI (National Bureau of Investigations) from the PNP, which they will handle it in a deeper aspect. There was this forensic test called the "Paraffin Test" to detect the presence of GSR (Gunshot Residue) to Ted and his wife. Both are negative.

"Little knowledge is dangerous"- So they say. This is true. This is self-explanatory.

Journalist VS PNP

This is the conflict we face in the cases of popular personalities and destructive events. The PNP involved in the arresting of the Etong housemaids, are in a rush for no reason that they just don't want to be watched by the whole public.

A classic example of the Journalist VS PNP is the Trillanes-Lim group coup attempt in he Peninsula Hotel at Makati on 2007.

Pls. people of the Philippines, be very aware for Journalist + PNP = biased conflicts. That's the adverse effect of mixing these 2 elements.

Let's hope for the family of Mr. Ted Failon cope up with the loss of Mrs. Trina Etong and file counter-attacks on the obstruction of justice cases. Never fail to be vigilant of suspicious activities.