G.R. No. 247624 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. JOEL OVANI, JR. Y SALAZAR, ACCUSED-.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, premises considered, accused Joel Ovani, Jr., y Salazar is hereby found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of rape under Article 266-A paragraph 1(a) of the Revised Penal Code as amended by Republic Act No. 8353 (2 counts) and he is sentenced to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua in each case. Accused is further ordered to pay private complainant AAA the amounts of P75,000.00 as civil indemnity, P75,000.00 as moral damages and P75,000.00 as exemplary damages. All damages awarded shall earn interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of finality of judgment until full payment. SO ORDERED.