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2007-04-13 |
CALLEJO, SR., J. |
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| Neither can the RTC nor the CA be faulted for giving credence to the testimony of SPO1 Salutre. No evidence was adduced by the defense to show that he harbored any ill-motive against petitioner to charge him with such a crime. Absent any proof of improper motive, the prosecution witness who is law enforcer is presumed to have regularly performed his duty in arresting and charging petitioner.[59] His testimony is thus entitled to full faith and credit. Moreover, the conviction of petitioner was not based solely on the testimony of the SPO1 Salutre. The unimpeached testimony of Dean categorically established the crime; this was corroborated by the testimony of Dr. Nathaniel Rimando. | |||||