Reviewing a decision rendered by the Court of Appeals (CA), Cagayan de Oro, that affirmed an earlier judgment of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of the same city, the Supreme Court—in People v. XXX (prom. on July 25, 2023, but released only recently)—patiently stressed the importance of precision and clarity and sternly reminded prosecutors, defense lawyers, and judges of their prime duty 'to see that justice is done.' (Note: the accused was named 'XXX' to comply with laws prohibiting the use of language that may identify the victims of certain crimes.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/166988/prime-duty-of-lawyers-prosecutors-judges

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