Ladaga v. People

Summary

The Supreme Court denied Limuel A. Ladaga's petition for review on certiorari and affirmed his conviction for homicide under Article 249 of the Revised Penal Code. The Court found that the Court of Appeals committed no reversible error in upholding the conviction, as all elements of homicide were established: unjustifiable killing with intent to kill, without qualifying circumstances for murder or parricide. The positive identification of the petitioner as the assailant prevailed over his denial. The Court awarded exemplary damages of P30,000.00 and imposed 6% annual interest on monetary awards from finality until full payment, consistent with recent jurisprudence.