G.R. No. 244842 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. RUEL ALAGABAN Y BONAFE, ACCUSED-.

Ruling

WHEREFORE , in light of the foregoing ratiocinations, the Court is convinced with moral certainty that accused-Ruel Alagaban Y Bonafe @ Bunso is GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Violation of Section 11, Article II of [Republic Act No.] 9165 or for Illegal Possession of the Dangerous Drug Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or shabu with a total weight of 11.989 grams. Since the quantity of the shabu herein is more than 10 grams, accused-Ruel Alagaban y Bonafe @ Bunso is sentenced to LIFE IMPRISONMENT and to pay a FINE of Php500,000.00. The seven (7) drug specimens are confiscated in favor of the government to be disposed of and destroyed upon motion of the public prosecutor pursuant to Section 21, paragraph 7 of [Republic Act No.] 9165. The Branch Clerk of Court is ordered to issue the MITIMUS for the immediate commitment of the accused-Ruel Alagaban y Bonafe @ Bunso at the Bureau of Correction, Muntinlupa City. Costs against the accused. SO ORDERED.