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PEOPLE vs ASTERIO CORDERO

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, appellee, vs. ASTERIO CORDERO alias “TERYO,” appellant.

G.R. Nos. 136894-96 | 2001-02-07

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

Old age, by itself, is not a defense in a rape case. To overcome the prosecution's evidence, the appellant must present convincing proof that he was physically unable to consummate carnal knowledge of the victim. He may also show that the trial court overlooked certain facts or circumstances of substance and value, which if considered would affect the result of the case.

The Case

Before the Court is an appeal by Asterio Cordero alias "Teryo," challenging the November 26, 1998 Decision[1] of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Urdaneta City, Pangasinan (Branch 46), in Criminal Case Nos. U-9681, U-9682 and...