G.R. No. 218575 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. FRANCIS URSUA Y BERNAL, ACCUSED-.DECISION - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE , premises considered, there being proof beyond reasonable doubt that accused FRANCIS URSUA y Bernal has committed the crime of Qualified Rape (3 counts) under Article 266-A in relation to Article 266-B, par. 5(1) of the Revised Penal Code and in further relation to Sec. 5(a) of R.A. 8369 as charged, the Court hereby pronounces him GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt and, there being aggravating circumstances, hereby sentences him to suffer the penalty of 3 counts of RECLUSION PERPETUA. Accused is ordered to pay AAA the amount of Php150,000.00 by way of civil indemnity; Php75,000.00 as moral damages and Php60,000.00 as exemplary damages. SO ORDERED.