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PEOPLE vs. Samuel Ulzoron

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. SAMUEL ULZORON, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 121979 | 1998-03-02

D E C I S I O N

BELLOSILLO, J:

SAMUEL ULZORON was charged with rape with the use of a deadly weapon. Complaining witness was Emily Gabo. On 8 March 1995 the trial court adjudged him guilty as charged and sentenced him to reclusion perpetua. 1 No indemnity was awarded to Emily for the sexual assault.

On 31 March 1987, at around 10:00 o'clock in the morning, Emily was watering her plants near a well in Brgy. Tumarbong, Roxas, Palawan, when Samuel suddenly appeared. He was armed with a 2-foot long bolo hanging in its scabbard around his waist with a long-sleeved work shirt slung over his shoulder. He asked Emily where her husband was. She...