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2011-08-31 |
LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J. |
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| Moreover, it is elementary that denial, if unsubstantiated by clear and convincing evidence, is negative and self-serving evidence which has far less evidentiary value than the testimony of credible witnesses who testify on affirmative matters.[13] We agree with the lower courts that appellant's bare denial cannot be accorded credence for lack of evidentiary support. As aptly noted by the trial court, appellant's failure to produce Galope as a witness to corroborate her story is fatal to her cause.[14] In all, the Court of Appeals committed no error in upholding the conviction of appellant for estafa. | |||||