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	GR No. 217975 2015-11-23	PEOPLE v. BERNARDINO BIALA MENDOZA, J.
In line with prevailing jurisprudence, the Court finds that AAA, in Criminal Case No. 1990, is entitled to the award of P20,000.00 as civil indemnity; P30,000.00 as moral damages; and P10,000.00 as exemplary damages.[42]
	GR No. 202122 2014-01-15	PEOPLE v. BERNABE PAREJA Y CRUZ LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J.
In line with prevailing jurisprudence, the Court modifies the award of damages as follows: P20,000.00 as civil indemnity;[67] P30,000.00 as moral damages; and P10,000.00 as exemplary damages,[68] for each count of acts of lasciviousness. All amounts shall bear legal interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of finality of this judgment.
	GR No. 179031 2012-11-14	PEOPLE v. BENJAMIN SORIA Y GOMEZ DEL CASTILLO, J.
Thus, rape can now be committed either through sexual intercourse or by sexual assault. Rape under paragraph 1 of the above-cited article is referred to as rape through sexual intercourse. Carnal knowledge is the central element and it must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.[14] It is commonly denominated as "organ rape" or "penile rape"[15] and must be attended by any of the circumstances enumerated in subparagraphs (a) to (d) of paragraph 1.