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People Vs Manuel Manahan, Alias "Maning," Defendant-Appeellant.

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. MANUEL MANAHAN, alias “Maning,” defendant-appellant.

G.R. No. 128157 | 1999-09-29

D E C I S I O N

BELLOSILLO, J.:

MANUEL MANAHAN alias Maning was found guilty of rape and sentenced to death by the court a quo. He was also ordered to indemnify the victim P50,000.00 as moral damages, pay the costs, and acknowledge and support the offspring of his indiscretion.[1] This case is now before us on automatic review.

Complainant Teresita Tibigar, 16 years old, worked at the Espiritu Canteen in Dagupan City. As a stay-in waitress she slept at the second floor of the canteen. Manuel Manahan is the brother-in-law of Josefina Espiritu, owner of the canteen. His wife Primadonna is the sister of Josefina Espiritu. Manuel and...