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Jesus P. Disini Vs. The Honorable Sandiganbayan, et al. [DISSENTING OPINION, BERSAMIN J.]

JESUS P. DISINI, Petitioner, versus THE HONORABLE SANDIGANBAYAN, THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, as represented by the PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON GOOD GOVERNMENT (PCGG), Respondents.

G.R. No. 180564 | 2010-06-22

DISSENTING OPINION


BERSAMIN, J.:

Today, the Court rules that the petitioner - a vital resource holding credible information sufficient and competent to establish a strong case against against Herminio T. Disini (Herminio) and Herminio's companies in the action pending before the Sandiganbayan - should not be compelled to stand as a witness in that action. The Court opines that the Government should not be allowed to "double-cross" the petitioner by compelling him to testify against Herminio and the latter's companies after he had performed his part under his agreement with the Government.

The decision inflicts a severe blow to the faltering...