G.R. Nos. 126538-39 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. RODELIO MARCELO, ACCUSED-.DECISION - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, the Court hereby renders judgment finding accused RODELIO MARCELO GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of two counts of Rape and sentences him to suffer: 1. In Criminal Case No. 107976-H, the penalty of reclusion perpetua ; and 2. In Criminal Case No. 108001-H, the penalty of death. He is further ordered to pay complainant Cecilia Osorio and Mariedel Marcelo the sum of Fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) each as moral damages; the sum of Fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) each as exemplary damages and cost of suit. Insofar as Criminal Case No. 108000-H is concerned, the Court hereby ACQUITS the accused for insufficiency of evidence. In view of the penalty imposed in Criminal Case No. 108001-H, let the records of this case be elevated to the Supreme Court for automatic review. SO ORDERED.