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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,</b> Appellee, vs. MARIANITO GONZAGA y JOMAYA, Appeellant.

Eduardo B. Olaguer vs. Judge Alfredo D. Ampuan

A.M. No. MTJ-10-1769 | 2010-10-06



Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila


FIRST DIVISION


G.R. No. 184952               October 11, 2010


PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Appellee,

vs.

MARIANITO GONZAGA y JOMAYA, Appellant.


D E C I S I O N


DEL CASTILLO, J.:


It is the State's policy to safeguard the well-being of its people from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs.1 Towards this end, law enforcers relentlessly exert their best effort to curb, if not eradicate, illicit drugs trade and all activities associated therewith. As for this Court, it reiterates its commitment to apply the law against those who engage in illegal drug trade, without...