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The People of the Phil. Vs. Jacinto Lantano

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Appellee, versus JACINTO LANTANO, Appeellant.

G.R. No. 176734 | 2008-01-28

D E C I S I O N


Tinga, J.:

A rape victim's actuations are often overwhelmed by fear rather than by reason. It is from this fear that the perpetrator builds a climate of extreme psychological terror which effectively numbs the victim to silence. Incestuous rape magnifies this fear, because the perpetrator is someone normally and traditionally expected to give solace and protection to the victim.[1] While the victim's option of telling her sordid tale and seeking justice could open doors to expiation, making it is difficult as it is certain to lead ironically to wrecking her family and the family honor with the inevitable shame that flows...