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2000-03-17 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| While B.P. Blg. 22 was enacted to safeguard the interest of the banking system,[18] it is difficult to see how conviction of the accused in this case will protect the sanctity of the financial system. Moreover, protection must also be afforded the interest of townhouse buyers under P.D. No. 957.[19] A statute must be construed in relation to other laws so as to carry out the legitimate ends and purposes intended by the legislature.[20] Courts will not strictly follow the letter of one statute when it leads away from the true intent of legislature and when ends are inconsistent with the general purpose of the act.[21] More so, when it will mean the contravention of another valid statute. Both laws have to be reconciled and given due effect. | |||||