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PEOPLE vs. Celerino Castromero

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. CELERINO CASTROMERO, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 118992 | 1997-10-09

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J:

Rape is consummated by the slightest touching of the lips of the female organ or of the labia of the pudendum. Complete penetration is not required. The rapist is likewise liable for the injury suffered by the rape victim as a result of her attempt to escape the assault.

The Case

This is an appeal from the August 17, 1994 Decision 1 of the Regional Trial Court, Fourth Judicial Region, Branch 10 2 stationed in Balayan, Batangas in Criminal Case No. 3509 finding appellant guilty of rape with serious physical injuries.

The Complaint 3 against Appellant Celerino Castromero reads:

"The undersigned offended...