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People of the Philippines Vs. Alfredo Natan

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Appellee, versus ALFREDO NATAN, Appeellant.

G.R. No. 181086 | 2008-07-23

DECISION


YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.:

Defilers of women are an especially despicable ilk of evil men, and more so those who would inflict their lasciviousness upon innocent and defenseless children. They are filthier than the slime where they belong. Whatever punishment imposed on them can never expiate their loathsome offense.[1] Rape is not a simple physical violation. It debases a woman's dignity, leaving a stigma on her honor and scarring her psyche for life.[2]

This case involves a crime of rape committed in 1992 against "Maria," a 6-year old girl. After suffering in silence for more than five years, Maria found courage and filed a...