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2014-10-01 |
CARPIO, ACTING C.J. |
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| It is a settled rule that the evaluation of the credibility of witnesses and their testimonies is a matter best undertaken by the trial court because of its unique opportunity to observe the witnesses firsthand and to note their demeanor, conduct and attitude under grilling examination.[23] Positive identification of the accused is entitled to greater weight than the bare denial and explanation by the accused.[24] | |||||
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2009-10-23 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| Against the positive declarations of the prosecution witnesses who testified that appellant stabbed Miguel Ablay abruptly without any provocation on the part of the latter, appellant's self-serving and uncorroborated assertion deserves scant consideration. It is a well-settled rule that a plea of self-defense cannot be justifiably entertained where it is not only uncorroborated by any separate competent evidence but is also extremely doubtful in itself.[17] Absent any showing that the prosecution witnesses were moved by improper motive to testify against the appellant, their testimonies are entitled to full faith and credit.[18] | |||||