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People vs. Valdez [DISSENTING OPINION, LEONEN J.]

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. LUZVIMINDA S. VALDEZ AND THE SANDIGANBAYAN (FIFTH DIVISION), RESPONDENTS.

G.R. Nos. 216007-09 | 2015-12-08

DISSENTING OPINION

LEONEN, J.:

I concur with the opinion of Justice Martin S. Villarama, Jr. and, in addition to the points raised, add a few more of my own.

 
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Respondent Luzviminda S. Valdez was charged with four (4) counts of Malversation of Public Funds through Falsification of Public Documents.[1] Malversation of Public Funds is punished under Article 217[2] of the Revised Penal Code while Falsification of Public Documents is punished under Article 171[3] of the Revised Penal Code. The penalty for falsification under the law is prision mayor and a fine not to exceed P5,000. Since the amount allegedly...