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Dr. Roger R. Posadas and Dr. Rolando P. Dayco Vs. Sandiganbayan and People of the Philippines [SEPARATE OPINION, ABAD, J.]

DR. ROGER R. POSADAS and DR. ROLANDO P. DAYCO, Petitioners, - versus - SANDIGANBAYAN and PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondents.

G.R. Nos. 168951 & 169000 | 2013-07-17

Separate Opinion

ABAD, J.:

I am compelled to dissent from the majority opinion that upheld the Sandiganbayan's conviction of petitioners for violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act (R.A.) 3019, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and Section 7(b) of R.A. 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. 

The Facts and the Case 

The facts as gathered from the Sandiganbayan decision are as follows: 

Dr. Roger R. Posadas served as Chancellor of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman from November 1, 1993 to October 31, 1996. This made him chief operating officer or overall...