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PEOPLE Vs. Edwin M. Mesal

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. EDWIN MESAL Y MIRANDILA, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 106643 | 1995-05-16

D E C I S I O N


BELLOSILLO, J.:

EDWIN MESAL Y MIRANDILA is accused of "willfully, unlawfully and feloniously hav[ing] in his possession and control . . . one (1) M14 rifle, with Serial Number 1142311 . . . without any permit, authority and/or license to carry and possess the same . . . being a member of the CT/NPA, a subversive organization . . ." 1

The antecedents: On 21 June 1989, following reports that armed NPA rebels were roaming certain areas in Sorsogon, Sorsogon, a team of PC Rangers of the 253rd PC Company stationed at Patrol Base Camp, Guinlajong, Sorsogon, proceeded to Bgys. Salvacion and Panlayaan for the purpose of...