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Lenido Lumanog, et al. Vs. People of the Philippines [ DISSENTING OPINION, CARPIO, J. ]

LENIDO LUMANOG and AUGUSTO SANTOS, Petitioners, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent

G.R. Nos. 182555 | 2010-09-07
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DISSENTING OPINION


CARPIO, J.:

An accused has the right to be presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt. No less than the fundamental law guarantees such human right. Section 14(2), Article III of the Constitution mandates that "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved." Reinforcing this right, Section 2, Rule 134 of the Rules of Court specifically provides that "In a criminal case, the accused is entitled to an acquittal, unless his guilt is shown beyond reasonable doubt."

The "presumption of innocence" serves to emphasize that the prosecution has the obligation...