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People vs. Hon. Ferrer et al 48 SCRA 382 [SEPARATE OPINIONS]

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, petitioner, vs. HON. SIMEON N. FERRER (in his capacity as Judge of the Court of First Instance of Tarlac, Branch I), FELICIANO CO alias LEONCIO CO alias "Bob," and NILO S. TAYAG alias Romy Reyes alias "Taba," respondents. [part

G.R. No. L-32613-14 | 1972-12-27

Separate Opinions

FERNANDO, J., dissenting:

It is with regret that I find myself unable to join the rest of my brethren in the decision reached upholding the validity of the Anti-Subversion Act. 1 It is to be admitted that the learned and scholarly opinion of Justice Castro has the impress of conscientious and painstaking scrutiny of the constitutional issues raised. What is more, the stress in the concluding portion thereof on basic guidelines that will assure in the trial of those prosecuted under such Act respect for their constitutional rights is to be commended. Nonetheless, my own reading of the decisions cited, interpreting the bill...