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PEOPLE vs Raymundo Villarez

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. RAYMUNDO VILLAREZ, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 133795 | 2000-07-27

D E C I S I O N
PANGANIBAN, J.:
After poring over the records of the case, this Court finds no reason to reverse or modify the trial court in its assessment of the witnesses' credibility. It had the unique opportunity to observe their demeanor and conduct on the stand. It did not overlook, misunderstand or misapply any material evidence. Hence, we affirm its judgment as factually and legally correct.
The Case
Before the Court is an appeal by Raymundo Villarez,[1] challenging the February 11, 1998 Decision[2] of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Olongapo City (Branch 75), in Criminal Case No. 670-89. The decretal portion of said Decision,...