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2003-03-26 |
YNARES-SANTIAGO, J. |
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| After reviewing the evidence on record of this case, we find that the facts established a clear-cut case of robbery with homicide. Great respect is accorded to the factual findings of the trial court. The trial judge had the best opportunity to observe the behavior and demeanor of the witnesses. It formed first-hand judgment as to whether particular witnesses were telling the truth or not. Thus, absent misapprehension or misinterpretation of facts of weight and substance, and absent any arbitrariness or irregularity, we will not overturn its findings.[5] | |||||
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2001-11-14 |
PUNO, J. |
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| As to the penalty imposed, the award of moral damages by the trial court to the heirs of the victim is affirmed. The recent policy of the Court on moral damages is to automatically award it in case of violent death without need of proof as the circumstances surrounding the untimely and violent death, as borne out by human nature and experience, invariably brought emotional pain and anguish on the part of the victim's family.[15] Moreover, as the fact of emotional and mental suffering on the part of the victim's heirs is undisputed, it is considered proved. Additionally, the amount of fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) is adjudged as civil indemnity ex delicto in favor of the heirs of Pablito Talingting, which award is likewise mandatory and requires no proof other than the victim's death.[16] | |||||