G.R. Nos. 243029-30 - TITO S. SARION, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Ruling

WHEREFORE, this Court finds accused TITO SARION: 1. Guilty beyond reasonable doubt of Violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019, and he is accordingly sentenced to: a. Suffer an indeterminate penalty of imprisonment of Six (6) years and One (1) month, as minimum, to Eight (8) years, as maximum, and, b. Suffer the penalty of perpetual special disqualification from holding public office; and, 2. Guilty beyond reasonable doubt of Malversation of Public Funds or Property under Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code, and he is accordingly sentenced to: a) Suffer an indeterminate penalty of imprisonment of Two (2) years, Four (4) months and One (1) day of prision correccional , as minimum, to Six (6) years and One (1) day of prision mayor , as maximum; b) Pay a fine in the amount of One Million pesos (PhP1,000,000.00); and, c) Suffer the penalty of perpetual special disqualification from holding public office. Accused Sarion shall indemnify the Municipality of Daet the amount of One Million Pesos (PhP1,000,000.00) as actual damages, plus interest at the rate of 6% per annum to be reckoned from the date of finality of the Decision until its full satisfaction. SO ORDERED.