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People vs. Rodil [DECISION]

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. FLORO RODIL, defendant-appellant.

G.R. No. L-35156 | 1981-11-20

D E C I S I O N
 
MAKASIAR, J.:
 
Accused Floro Rodil was found guilty, beyond reasonable doubt, of the crime of murder by the Circuit Criminal Court of Pasig, Rizal, for the death of Lt. Guillermo Masana of the Philippine Constabulary.  Accordingly, he was sentenced to death, to indemnify the heirs of the deceased in the amount of P12,000.00, to pay the amount of P10,000.00 as moral damages and another P10,000.00 as exemplary damages, and to pay the costs.
 
The information alleges:
 
"That on or about April 24, 1971, in the Municipality of Indang, Province of Cavite, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of...