G.R. No. 220451 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, V. ALLAN BUGTONG Y AMOROSO, ACCUSED-.

Ruling

WHEREFORE , the appeal is GRANTED . The December 22, 2014 Decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CEB CR HC No. 01461 is REVERSED and SET ASIDE . Accused-appellant Allan Bugtong y Amoroso is ACQUITTED . He is ORDERED released from detention unless other valid ground exists for his further imprisonment. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections is DIRECTED to report his compliance herewith within five (5) days from receipt. SO ORDERED.