The ruling of the CA finding accused-appellant guilty of the crime of acts of lasciviousness is based on the testimonies of the two classmates of the victim, AAA, who saw accused-appellant fondle the latter's vagina. Witness, Michael, clearly narrated the details of the fondling incident and positively identified accused-appellant as the perpetrator. In a simple, spontaneous, and straightforward manner, Michael testified as follows: PROS. PATARAS ON DIRECT EXAMINATION: Q You are a Grade I pupil? A Yes sir. Q In what school? A In Paykek. Q And as a Grade I pupil, you know that telling a lie is not good? A Yes sir. Q What you tell is only the truth? A Yes sir. Q Do you [know] a person by the name of [AAA]? A Yes sir. Q Why do you know her? A (No answer) COURT: Make the question simple. Q [AAA] was your classmate? A Yes sir. Q [AAA] was your classmate while you were also in kindergarten? A Yes sir. Q She is also your neighbor? A Yes sir. Q And she is also your playmate? A Yes sir.

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