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contrary is provided.
ORTEGA VS PEOPLE (LONG VERSION)
ORTEGA, then about 14 years old,[5] was charged with the crime of
Rape in two separate informations both dated April 20, 1998, for
allegedly raping AAA,[6] then about eight (8) years of age.
While the case was pending, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9344, [37] or the
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, was enacted into law
on April 28, 2006 and it took effect on May 20, 2006.[38]
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proceedings before the RTC and the CA. Indubitably, petitioner, at the time of the
commission of the crime, was below 15 years of age. Under R.A. No. 9344, he is
exempted from criminal liability.