The Criminal information reads:
"That on or about the 14th day of December 1989 in Kalookan City, Metro Manila and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, motivated by a desire for revenge, with deliberate intent to cause damage, did then and there wilfully, unlawfully and feloniously set fire to the house of one JOSEFA ARROYO y ALANO, thereby causing damage to the front wooden-made walling located at the groundfloor thereof in the amount of P500.00, to the damage and prejudice of the latter in the amount of P500.00
Q. WHAT KIND OF ARSON SHOULD THE ACCUSED BE PUNISHED OF?
A. The information charges appellant with "violation of P.D. 1613" without specifying the particular provision breached. The information having failed to allege whether or not the burnt house is inhabited, [20] and not having been established that the house is situated in a populated or congested area, [21] appellant should be deemed to have only been charged with plain arson under Section 1 of the decree
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