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People vs. Benjamin 'Kokoy' Romualdez (RESOLUTION)

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Petitioner, versus BENJAMIN 'KOKOY' ROMUALDEZ, and SANDIGANBAYAN, Respondent.

G.R. No. 166510 | 2009-04-29

RESOLUTION 

Tinga, J.: 

The relevant antecedent facts are stated in the Decision of the Court dated 23 July 2008[1]. We reproduce them, to wit: 

The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) charged Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan with violation of Section 3 (e) of Republic Act No. 3019 (R.A. 3019), as amended, otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The Information reads: 

That on or about and during the period from 1976 to February 1986 or sometime prior or subsequent thereto, in the City of Manila, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, accused Benjamin "Kokoy" Romualdez, a...