G.R. No. 248777 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. AAA,[1] ACCUSED-.DECISION - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE , since there is proof beyond reasonable doubt, accused [AAA] is found GUILTY of the crime of QUALIFIED RAPE, as provided under Article 266-a, paragraph 1, of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to Article 266-B, as amended, for having carnal knowledge with his biological daughter - 15-year-old [BBB], in December 2015 in their house at xxxxxxxxxxx , and sentenced to serve the penalty of DEATH, which is reduced to Reclusion Perpetua , in view of R.A. 9346, without eligibility for parole under Act 4103, as amended. Further, accused [AAA], is ordered to pay minor victim [BBB] the following: Civil Indemnity Ex Delicto - One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) Moral Damages - One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) [and] Exemplary Damages - One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00), all with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of finality of this judgment until the amount is paid in full. Costs against accused [AAA]. SO ORDERED.