G.R. No. 258054 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. XXX258054, ACCUSED-.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, this court finds the accused [XXX258054], GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt in the aforesaid criminal information for Rape under Art. 266-A Paragraph 1(a) or the Revised Penal Code and hereby imposes the penalty of RECLUSION PERPETUA with the accessory penalty provided by law. In line with recent jurisprudence, accused is directed to indemnify [AAA258054] the amount of SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS ([PHP] 75,000.00) as moral damages and SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS ([PHP] 75,000.00) as exemplary damages. It is assumed that the victim of rape has suffered moral injuries entitling her to an award therefore. With cost de oficio. Let a copy of this Decision be furnished the parties. SO ORDERED.