I attest that the conclusions in the above Resolution had been reached in consultation before the case was assigned to the writer of the opinion of the Court's Division. (SGD) TERESITA J. LEONARDO-DE CASTRO Associate Justice Acting Chairperson CERTIFICATION Pursuant to Section 13, Article VIII of the Constitution and the Division Acting Chairperson's Attestation, I certify that the conclusions in the above Resolution had been reached in consultation before the case was assigned to the writer of the opinion of the Court's Division. (SGD) ANTONIO T. CARPIO Acting Chief Justice[43] ** 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. *** Rollo, pp. 2-10; penned by Associate Justice Eduardo B. Peralta, Jr. and concurred in by Associate Justices Magdangal M. De Leon and Stephen C. Cruz. [1] [2] CA rollo, pp. 82-89; penned by Presiding Judge Gloria Butay Aglugub. "The identity of the victim or any information which could establish or compromise her identity, as well as those of her immediate family or household members, shall be withheld pursuant to Republic Act No. 7610, An Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence And Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation And Discrimination, Providing Penalties for its Violation. 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; and Section 40 of A.M. No. 04-10-11-SC. known as the Rule on [3]

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