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Robert P. Wa-Acon vs. People of the Philippines.

ROBERT P. WA-ACON, Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 164575 | 2006-12-06

THIRD DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N 
 
VELASCO, JR., J.: 
 
The Case 
 
This Petition for Review on Certiorari, under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, seeks the reversal of the April 22, 2004 Decision[1] of the Sandiganbayan convicting petitioner Robert P. Wa-acon of Malversation under Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code for misappropriating PhP 92,199.20, which forms part of his accountabilities as Special Collecting Officer of the National Food Authority (NFA); and the July 23, 2004 Resolution[2] of said graft court denying Wa-acon's plea for reconsideration in Criminal Case No. 14375. 
 
The Facts...