“The defense of appellants consists of mere denials.

We do not have to cite

authorities to show, for so well-settled is the rule, that between the positive
assertions of the prosecution witnesses and the negative averments of appellants
the former indisputably deserve more credence and are entitled to greater
evidential weight.” (PEOPLE OF vs. ALEX REGALARIO y VILLAGRACIA, G.R. No.
101451March 23, 1993)