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People vs Crispin Billaber Y Matbanua

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, appellee, vs. CRISPIN BILLABER y MATBANUA, appellant.

G.R. Nos. 114967-68 | 2004-01-26

D E C I S I O N 
 
TINGA, J.: 
 
Convicted of illegal recruitment in large scale and estafa, Crispin Billaber y Matbanua appeals the decision of Branch 18 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila. 
 
The Information in Criminal Case No. 92-108577, charging the accused with illegal recruitment in large scale reads, as follows: 
 
That on or about and during the period comprised between May 3, 1992 and June 16, 1992, inclusive, in the City of Manila, Philippines, the said accused, representing himself to have the capacity to contract, enlist and transport Filipino workers for employment abroad, did then and there...