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PEOPLE vs Gregorio Lima Y Silpa

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. GREGORIO LIMA y SILPA, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 128289 | 2002-04-23

D E C I S I O N

PER CURIAM:

Among the heinous crimes, none stirs up so much public outrage, repulsion and hatred than incestuous rape. It is so odious and disgusting that the perpetrator rightfully must feel the anger and spurn of society. Indeed, a father who stains the purity and dignity of his own flesh and blood has reduced himself to the lowliest of lowly beasts.

Gregorio S. Lima was charged by her own daughter, Sherilyn Lima, before the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 17, Davao City, with two counts of rape under the following informations:

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