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2004-03-10 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Sige nga sabihin mo nga sa akin kung anu-ano ang mga buwan? A Enero, Pebrero, Marso, Abril, Mayo, Hunyo, Hulyo, Agosto, Setyembre, Oktubre, Nobyembre at Disyembre po, Your Honor.[31] Padayhag's confusion in the way she answered the questions propounded to her only highlights the fact that she was not aware of Castillo's plans and was vulnerable to the latter's manipulation. Her straightforward and wide-eyed admission of facts that incriminate her demonstrate a level of honesty that can only be found in those who do not know the art of deceit. Far from a cold and calculating mind, Padayhag strikes us as one whose innocence often leaves her at the mercy of her more worldly peers. It is clear that she acted with the full belief that Castillo was doing nothing wrong. Whatever moved her to do what Castillo asked of her is up for speculation. What matters is that her motivation in fetching Rocky was not to kidnap the boy. To impose criminal liability, the law requires that there be intentional participation in the criminal act,[32] not the unwitting cooperation of a deceived individual. | |||||