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2008-12-16 |
REYES, R.T., J. |
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| Viscaya was unrelenting in positively identifying appellant as the one who stabbed Santarin. Note that Viscaya and appellant were neighbors for about fifteen (15) years.[64] There could have been no mistake in Viscaya's identification of appellant as the assailant. It is settled that when conditions of visibility are favorable, and when the witnesses do not appear to be biased, their assertion as to the identity of the malefactor should normally be accepted.[65] Absent any evidence showing any reason and motive for the witness to prevaricate, the logical conclusion is that no such improper motive exists, and the testimony is worthy of full faith and credit.[66] | |||||