G.R. No. 127568 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. ROLANDO BACULE, ACCUSED-.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, finding the accused Rolando Bacule GUILTY of rape beyond reasonable doubt, attended by the aggravating circumstances of ignominy, moral ascendancy and being the common-law spouse of the parent of the victim, he is hereby meted the maximum penalty of DEATH, and to pay the complainant the sum of P50,000,00 as Damages. The penalty imposed on the accused being death, which under the rules has to be reviewed automatically by the Highest Court of the land, the Clerk of Court of this Branch is hereby directed to elevate the records of this case to the honorable Supreme Court as early as possible. SO ORDERED.