Facts:

The case involves the defendant-appellant, Cirilo Humarang, who was charged with treason on four counts. However, the prosecution only presented evidence for two counts. The first count involved the surrender of an American named George Eddleman to a Japanese officer, Captain Nakamuri, at his residence in Cavite. The second count involved Humarang pointing out several individuals to the Japanese who were subsequently arrested during a sarzuela performance at the Biwas cockpit in Tanza. The prosecution presented witnesses who testified to these events, including Laura Muffmaster, an intelligence officer of the U.S. army, Irene de Castro, and Catalino Lubigan. The defense attempted to argue that Humarang was a guerrilla and that he had been tortured by the Japanese, but the prosecution presented evidence contradicting these claims.

Issue:

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Ruling:

The court ruled that Humarang is guilty of treason based on the evidence presented by the prosecution. The trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment (reclusion perpetua) with the ac...(Unlock)

Ratio:

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