Any information to establish or compromise the identity of the victim, as well as those of her immediate family or household members, shall be withheld, and fictitious initials are used, pursuant to RA 7610, "An Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination, and for Other Purposes"; Republic Act No. 9262, "An Act Defining Violence Against Women and Their Children, Providing for Protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes"; Section 40 of A.M. No. 04-10-11-SC, known as the "Rule on Violence Against Women and Their Children," effective November 15, 2004; and People v. Cabalquinto, G.R. No. 167693, September 19, 2006, 502 SCRA 419. [7] [8] Rollo, pp. 30-31. [9] Id. at 65-73. Penned by Judge Amy Ana L. De Villa-Rosero. [10] Id. at 73. [11] Id. at 39-40. [12] Id. at 20-21. Olivarez v. Court of Appeals, 503 Phil. 421 (2005). [13] Section 14. x x x (2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall el1ioy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable. (emphasis added) [14] Serapio v. Sandiganbayan (Third Division), 444 Phil. 499, 522 (2003). [15] Andaya v. People, 526 Phil. 480 (2006). [16] Id. at 497. Espino v. People, 713 Phil. 377 (2013), citing People v. Manalili, 355 Phil. 652, 688 (1998). [17] The circumstances under which rape can be committed under Art. 335 of the Revised Penal Code have been modified by Republic Act No. 8353, otherwise known [18]