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JurisprudenceG.R. No. 145727 -

G.R. No. 145727 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES -, VS. RONILO FERRERA, ACCUSED-.

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RA 122RA 101
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TL;DR — Ruling

WHEREFORE , the Decision of the trial court is AFFIRMED with the MODIFICATION that accused-appellant RONILO FERRERA is found guilty of Simple Rape, not Qualified Rape, and sentenced to suffer the penalty of Reclusion Perpetua , instead of Death. The award of P 75,000.00 as civil indemnity and P 50,000.00 as moral damages imposed by trial court is AFFIRMED.

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Ruling

WHEREFORE , the Decision of the trial court is AFFIRMED with the MODIFICATION that accused-appellant RONILO FERRERA is found guilty of Simple Rape, not Qualified Rape, and sentenced to suffer the penalty of Reclusion Perpetua , instead of Death. The award of P 75,000.00 as civil indemnity and P 50,000.00 as moral damages imposed by trial court is AFFIRMED. In addition, accused-appellant is further directed to pay Melanie Ferrera P 20,000.00 for exemplary damages. Costs de oficio. SO ORDERED.