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PEOPLE vs Felipe Hofilena

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. FELIPE HOFILENA y TAALA, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 134772 | 2000-06-22

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

In denying this appeal, we rely on the doctrine that the sole, credible testimony of a rape victim is enough for conviction, and that the trial court's assessment of the credibility of testimonial evidence is accorded great respect, even finality.

The Case

Felipe Hofileña y Taala appeals the Decision1 [Rollo, pp. 10-14.] dated June 23, 1998, issued by the Regional Trial Court of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, (Branch 8),2 [Penned by Judge Vivicencio P. Estrada.] in Criminal Case No. 8321-97, convicting him of rape.

Based on Iries Ente y Madiam's Complaint,3 [Records, p. 1.] appellant was charged in an Information,4...