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2002-02-15 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| On this score, it bears reiteration that the evaluation of testimonial evidence by the trial court is accorded great respect precisely because it is the tribunal that had the opportunity to closely observe first-hand the conduct and demeanor of the witnesses, a matter which is vital in assessing whether the testimony of a witness before the court may be taken as true or false, reliable or unreliable, credible or unbelievable. Absent any showing that certain facts of substance and significance have been plainly overlooked or that the trial court's findings are clearly arbitrary,[15] the conclusions reached by the trial court on this point must be respected, and the judgment rendered affirmed.[16] | |||||
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2001-03-26 |
YNARES-SANTIAGO, J. |
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| Similarly, accused-appellant's contention on the credibility of Joel Jabol must fail. According to him, since Joel Jabol was drinking rhum when the incident occurred, his version of the events must not be given credence. First of all, there was no positive showing that he was in such a state of inebriation at that time as to distort his memory of the events. More importantly, his ability to accurately recall the incident was tested by the trial court. In this connection, it bears stressing that this Court will not disturb the findings of the trial court on matters relating to the credibility of witnesses. The evaluation of testimonial evidence by trial courts is accorded great respect precisely because of its chance to observe first-hand the demeanor of the witnesses, a matter which is important in determining whether what has been testified to may be taken to be the truth or falsehood. Absent any showing that certain facts of substance and significance have been plainly overlooked or that the trial court's findings are clearly arbitrary, the conclusions reached by the trial court must be respected and the judgment rendered affirmed.[24] | |||||
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2001-01-19 |
YNARES-SANTIAGO, J. |
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| Significantly, accused-appellant Antonio was not able to ascribe any motive that would have prompted Annalyn to file a case of rape against him. When there is no evidence to show any improper motive on the part of the complainant to testify against the accused or to falsely implicate him in the commission of the crime, the logical conclusion is that the testimony is worthy of full faith and credence.[15] | |||||