G.R. No. 254878 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. BBB254878,***** ACCUSED-.

Ruling

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Court finds [accused-appellant] GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of statutory rape qualified by relationship. Accordingly, he is hereby sentenced to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua without eligibility for parole, in lieu of death. He is also ORDERED to pay [AAA] the amounts of [PHP] 100,000.00 as civil indemnity, [PHP] 100,000.00 as moral damages, and [PHP] 100,000.00 as exemplary damages, plus legal interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the finality of the decision until the amounts are fully paid. The preventive imprisonment of the accused shall be fully credited in his favour provided he abided by and strictly followed the rules and regulations of the institution where he has been detained or confined. SO ORDERED.