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PEOPLE vs. Conde Rapisora

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, appellee, vs. CONDE RAPISORA y ESTRADA, appellant.

G.R. Nos. 140934-35 | 2001-10-23

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

In a rape case, the credibility of the victim and her testimony is often the most important issue. The present case is no exception.

The Case

Before the Court is the appeal of Conde Rapisora y Estrada, challenging the November 10, 1999 Decision[1] of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Manila, Branch 41. The decretal portion of the judgment reads as follows:

"WHEREFORE, judgment is hereby rendered finding the accused guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of rape (two counts) and sentencing him to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua and to pay the amount of one hundred thousand pesos...