[CASE DIGEST] Sedenio vs.People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 276927, January 19, 2026
Janito M. Sedenio versus Peoples of the Philippines G.R. No 276927 January 19, 2026 Rosario, J. Facts : The petitioner was charged with violation of Section 5 (h)(5) of the RA No. 9262. Upon arraignment, he pleaded not guilty. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) found Sedenio guilty beyond reasonable doubt. Sedenio appealed before the Court of Appeals (CA). However, the CA denied his appeal and affirmed the decision of the (RTC). Hence, the petitioner filed a petition for Certiorari questioning the CA’s Decision and resolution. In this case, the petitioner is a married man and happened to met AAA in one of its work travel. Eventually, they became lovers. However, their relationship turned sour when AAA did not receive any from the profits of petitioner's business. Then AAA sent photos to the petitioner to inform him that she has a new man and got married in a Muslim Ceremony. Because of this, the petitioner started sending text messages to AAA. Messages ...