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	GR Nos. 138650-58 2003-04-22	PEOPLE v. IGNACIO SINORO PANGANIBAN, J.
The "sweethearts theory" he proffers is effectively an admission of carnal knowledge of the victim and consequently places on him the burden of proving the supposed relationship by substantial evidence.[18] To be worthy of judicial acceptance, such a defense should be supported by documentary, testimonial or other evidence.[19] Other than his self-serving statements, he failed to present even a speck of evidence to establish or suggest that a love relationship between him and the victim did in fact exist.
	GR Nos. 123269-72 & 131243 2003-01-22	PEOPLE v. MARLON SARAZAN YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.
The trial court was correct in awarding to the private complainants the amount of P50,000.00 as civil indemnity for each act of rape.[36] In addition, and consistent with prevailing jurisprudence, the amount of P50,000.00 should likewise be awarded as moral damages for each count of rape.[37]