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[3/3] Sherlita O. Tan vs. Judge Rexel M. Pacuribot etc.

[3/3] Sherlita O. Tan, Complainant, versus JUDGE REXEL M. PACURIBOT, Regional Trial Court, Branch 27, Gingoog City, Respondent.

A.M. No. RTJ-06-1983 (Formerly A.M. No. 05-12-757-RTC) | 2007-12-14

In the case of People v. Espinosa, where the criminal complaint was filed about one and a half years from commission of the offense, the Supreme Court said:

x x x Delay in reavealing the commission of rape is not an indication of a fabricated charge. Many victims of rape never complain or file criminal charges against the rapist, for they prefer to silently bear the ignominy and pain, rather than reveal their shame to the world or risk the offender's making good on his threats. This is understandable, considering the inbred modesty of Filipinas and their aversion to the public disclosure of matters affecting their honor.

Delay in the...