G.R. NO. 161877 - ARIEL C. SANTOS, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE SANDIGANBAYAN. D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

accordingly, sentenced him, thus: WHEREFORE, the Court finds accused ARIEL SANTOS y CADIENTE GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of violation of Section 3 (e) of Republic Act No. 3019, otherwise known as "The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act", and sentences said accused to EIGHT (8) YEARS and ONE (1) DAY, as minimum, to TEN (10) YEARS, as maximum, and perpetual disqualification from holding public office. Ariel Santos is also ordered to pay Plaza Hotel/Apartments, through Conrado L. Tiu, the following sums as his civil liability: P68,000 for the attorney's fees paid by Conrado L. Tiu because of filing of this case; and P11,800 for the supersedeas bond paid by Conrado L. Tiu in connection with the restraining order issued by the DOLE-NLRC. SO ORDERED.