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People vs. Evardone [SEPARATE OPINION, ZALAMEDA, J.]

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PETITIONER, VS. JONATHAN JUARIZO EVARDONE, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 248204 | 2020-08-24

SEPARATE OPINION

ZALAMEDA, J.:

I join the ponencia in upholding accused-appellant's conviction for the special complex crime of Robbery with Rape. Nonetheless, I write to convey my views on the ponencia's modification of the penalty.
 
The Informations sufficiently alleged the aggravating circumstance of ignominy
 

With due respect, I agree with the penalty imposed by the CA. The Informations sufficiently alleged an aggravating circumstance to justify the imposition of reclusion perpetua without eligibility, for parole.[1] To recall, the Informations specifically stated that AAA was...