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ANGEL CELINO v. CA

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GR No. 151085
2008-08-20
JOEMAR ORTEGA v. PEOPLE
NACHURA, J.
Moreover, penal laws are construed liberally in favor of the accused.[58] In this case, the plain meaning of R.A. No. 9344's unambiguous language, coupled with clear lawmakers' intent, is most favorable to herein petitioner. No other interpretation is justified, for the simple language of the new law itself demonstrates the legislative intent to favor the CICL.