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People Vs Godofredo Tahop Alias "Dodong Gamay," Accused-Appeellant.

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. GODOFREDO TAHOP alias “Dodong Gamay,” accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 125330 | 1999-09-29

D E C I S I O N

PER CURIAM:

This assays once more this court's deference and adherence to settled jurisprudence that factual findings of trial courts and their assessment of witness credibility are accorded great weight and respect, especially as this case involves the death penalty.

Asuncion Sereño, native of Bgy. Tuburan, Calubian, Leyte, was last seen alive on 16 July 1995 in the company of accused Godofredo Tahop alias "Dodong Gamay." She was 67 years old.

On 7 August 1995 Godofredo Tahop, 32 years old, a farmer, was charged in an Information for rape with homicide[1] where the alleged victim was Asuncion Sereño. At...