G.R. Nos. 135695-96 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. TOMAS TUNDAG, ACCUSED-.DECISION - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

accordingly reprimanded her for going out whenever he was not at home." [3] Appellant did not present any witness to reinforce his testimony. On August 31, 1998, the trial court rendered its decision, thus: WHEREFORE, foregoing premises considered, Joint Judgment is hereby rendered, to wit: I. In Criminal Case No. DU-6186 - a) Finding the herein accused TOMAS TUNDAG guilty beyond reasonable doubt for the crime of rape, said accused is hereby sentenced to the penalty of death; b) To indemnify the offended party Mary Ann Tundag the following amounts: (1) P50,000.00 by reason of the commission of the offense of rape upon her; and (2) Another P50,000.00 as moral and exemplary damages under Article 2219 in relation to Articles 2217 and 2230 of the New Civil Code for the pain and moral shock suffered by her and for the commission of the crime of rape with one qualifying aggravating circumstance; and c) To pay the costs. II. In Criminal Case No. DU-6203 - a) Finding the herein accused TOMAS TUNDAG guilty beyond reasonable doubt for the crime of rape, said accused is hereby sentenced to the penalty of death; b) To indemnify the offended party Mary Ann Tundag the following amounts: (1) P50,000.00 by reason of the commission of the offense of rape upon her; and (2) Another P50,000.00 as moral and exemplary damages under Article 2219 in relation to Articles 2217 and 2230 of the New Civil Code for the pain and moral shock suffered by her and for the commission of the crime of rape with one qualifying aggravating circumstance; and (3) To pay the costs. SO ORDERED.