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PEOPLE vs. Arnold Talingting

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee vs. ARNOLD TALINGTING @ ANOL, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 107747 | 1997-10-20

D E C I S I O N

ROMERO, J:

The night of December 21, 1990 held the promise of much festivity and fun. Excitement was palpable in the air as young and old alike, dressed in their best, trudged the well-worn path to where the dance was held. The much-awaited event, one of the few occasions for social interaction in the rural areas, took a tragic turn, however, at dawn, as a man's life was snuffed out in the prime of his life.

This is an appeal from the decision dated October 29, 1991 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Branch 1, convicting Arnold Talingting of the crime of murder and sentencing him to reclusion...