People v. Domingo

Summary

The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Jerom Domingo for rape of a 15-year-old victim on June 22, 2019. The victim's credible testimony, corroborated by medical evidence showing hymenal abrasion and physical injuries consistent with sexual assault, established all elements of rape under Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code. The Court rejected defendant's alibi and claims of fabricated charges as self-serving and unsubstantiated. All three court levels consistently found the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The case demonstrates the weight given to victim testimony in rape cases when supported by physical evidence and the high standard required for alibi defenses in criminal proceedings.