granted in rape cases without need of further proof other than the commission of the crime. However, the award of exemplary damages is increased to P75,000.00 following prevailing jurisprudence.[35] Likewise, interest at the rate of 6% per annum shall be imposed on all damages awarded from the date of finality of this Decision until fully paid. The same penalty and pecuniary liabilities are imposed on appellant in Criminal Case Nos. FC-00-782 and FC-00-783. WHEREFORE, the appeal is PARTLY GRANTED. The Decision dated September 25, 2014 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-HC No. 05409 is AFFIRMED with MODIFICATIONS: 1. In Criminal Case Nos. FC-00-780, FC-00-782, and FC-00-783, the appellant is found GUILTY of rape and sentenced to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua for each count. He is ORDERED to pay "AAA" P75,000.00 as civil indemnity, P75,000.00 as moral damages, and P75,000.00 as exemplary damages, for each count, all with interest of 6% per annum from finality of this Decision until fully paid. 2. Appellant is ACQUITTED in Criminal Case Nos. FC-00-781, FC-00- 784 and FC00-785 for insufficiency of evidence. SO ORDERED. Leonardo-De Castro,[*] Bersamin,[**] and Tijam, JJ., concur. Sereno, C.J., on leave. Designated as Acting Chairperson per Special Order No. 2540 dated February 28, 2018. [*] Designated as additional member per October 18, 2017 raffle vice J. Jardeleza who recused due to prior action as Solicitor General. [**] CA rollo, pp. 82-93; penned by Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan and concurred in by Presiding Justice Andres B. Reyes, Jr. (now a member of this Court) and Associate Justice Apolinario D. Bruselas, Jr. [1] Records, Crim. Case No. FC-00-780, pp. 180-195; penned by Judge Isabelo T. Rojas. [2] SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION ACT. [3]