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2015-07-15 |
PEREZ, J. |
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| The present case is a case of murder by ambush. In ambush, the crime is carried out to ensure that the victim is killed and at the same time, to eliminate any risk from any possible defenses or retaliation from the victim[19] ambush exemplifies the nature of treachery. | |||||
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2000-10-02 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| In this case, prosecution witness Madeja explained that the day after the incident, he already informed the wife of the victim that he was willing to testify in the case, if needed. However, the family of the victim declined his offer at that point. Barangay Captain Molina also informed him that one Atilano Arrojo would already testify in the case. When Arrojo died prior to trial, it was only then that Madeja was approached to testify. This explanation we find plausible. As consistently held by us, a witness' delay in testifying does not affect his credibility,[19] particularly where such delay is sufficiently explained. | |||||