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Elvira "Elvie” Joson Vs. People of the Philippines

ELVIRA “ELVIE” JOSON, Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 178836 | 2008-07-23

D E C I S I O N


Tinga, J.:

An information[1] for estafa was filed against the spouses Elvira Joson (Elvira) and Benjamin Joson (Benjamin), and Elvira's mother, Susan Sunga. Only Elvira was arrested and tried before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Manila, Branch 20. She pleaded not guilty at the arraignment.[2]

The following facts are borne by the prosecution's evidence consisting of the testimony of Elizabeth Pancho (Elizabeth).

Elizabeth was lured by all the accused into making a series of stock investments totaling P610,000.00, with a promise of 6% to 7% interest payment per month. Each investment would mature in three (3) months....