People vs.

Marcaida

79 Phil. 283, G.R. No. L-953, September 18, 1947

PABLO, J

FACTS: The case is an appeal by Pedro Marcaida, who was convicted of the crime of treason. He points
out three errors incurred by the Court of Pueblo, one of which is that his citizenship was sufficiently
tested. The defense contends that the evidence of record does not prove citizenship. The defense
argues that the witness testified in Tagalog saying, "Taga Lopez", referring to Lopez, Quezon Province,
and that he was born in Lopez. However, no such thing is found in the record, therefore, his Philippine
citizenship is not properly tested.