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People of the Philippines Vs. Anthony Rante y Reyes

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus ANTHONY RANTE Y REYES, Accused-Appeellant

G.R. No. 184809 | 2010-03-29

D E C I S I O N


PEREZ, J.:

Before Us for final review is the trial court's conviction of the appellant for the rape of a twelve-year old girl.

Consistent with the ruling of this Court in People v. Cabalquinto,[1] the real name and the personal circumstances of the victim, and any other information tending to establish or compromise her identity, including those of her immediate family or household members, are not disclosed in this decision.

The Facts

In an Information dated 14 December 2000,[2] the appellant was accused of the crime of RAPE allegedly committed as follows:

That on or about the 13th day of December 2000, in xxx City,...