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19 – Gov of Hong Kong vs Hon. Olalia GR no. 153675 April 19, 2007 FACTS: Juan Antonio Munoz was charged before the Hong Kong Court with 3 counts of the offense of “accepting an advantage as an agent,” conspiracy to defraud, was penalized by a common law of Hong Kong. A warrant of arrest was issued and if convicted, he may face jail terms. On September 23, 1999, he was arrested and detained. On November 22, 1999, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region filed with the RTC of Manila a petition for his extradition. Juan Antonio Munoz filed a petition for bail, which judge Felixberto Olalia granted. ISSUE: Whether or not Juan Antonio Munoz has the right to post bail when there is nothing in the constitution or statutory law providing a potential extraditee a right to bail. HELD: The right of a prospective extraditee to apply for bail must be viewed in the light of the various treaty obligations of the Philippines concerning respect for the promotion and protection of human rights. Under these treaties, the presumption lies in favour of human liberty. While extradition law does not provide for the grant of bail to an extraditee, however, there is no provision prohibiting him or her from filing a motion for bail, alright to due process under the Constitution.

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19 – Gov of Hong Kong vs Hon. Olalia GR no. 153675 April 19, 2007

FACTS:

Juan Antonio Munoz was charged before the Hong Kong Court with 3 counts of the offense of “accepting an advantage as an agent,” conspiracy to defraud, was penalized by a common law of Hong Kong. A warrant of arrest was issued and if convicted, he may face jail terms. On September 23, 1999, he was arrested and detained. On November 22, 1999, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region filed with the RTC of Manila a petition for his extradition. Juan Antonio Munoz filed a petition for bail, which judge Felixberto Olalia granted.

ISSUE:

Whether or not Juan Antonio Munoz has the right to post bail when there is nothing in the constitution or statutory law providing a potential extraditee a right to bail.

HELD:

The right of a prospective extraditee to apply for bail must be viewed in the light of the various treaty obligations of the Philippines concerning respect for the promotion and protection of human rights. Under these treaties, the presumption lies in favour of human liberty. While extradition law does not provide for the grant of bail to an extraditee, however, there is no provision prohibiting him or her from filing a motion for bail, alright to due process under the Constitution.