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2008-02-06 |
TINGA, J, |
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| Conviction for rape therefore may lie based solely on the testimony of the victim if the latter's testimony is credible, natural, convincing and consistent with human nature and the normal course of things.[31] In scrutinizing such credibility, jurisprudence has established the following doctrinal guidelines: (1) the reviewing court will not disturb the findings of the lower court unless there is a showing that it had overlooked, misunderstood, or misapplied some fact or circumstance of weight and substance that could affect the result of the case; (2) the findings of the trial court pertaining to the credibility of witnesses are entitled to great respect and even finality as it had the opportunity to examine their demeanor when they testified on the witness stand; and (3) a witness who testified in a clear, positive and convincing manner and remained consistent on cross-examination is a credible witness.[32] | |||||