TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines- A 39-year old father in Peñablanca town in Cagayan was arrested by police for allegedly raping his 13-year old daughter Rose (not her real name.)
In a report, Senior Inspector Joefferson Gannaban, Peñablanca town police chief, said the father, whose name was withheld for the victim’s protection, admitted to committing the crime. He also admitted that he was addicted to illegal drugs.
Gannaban said Rose complained about the crime to her relatives, who later assisted her to police.
The victim said her father started raping her when she was still 10 years old.
The suspect under now in the custody of police as Rose undergoes counselling. Northernforum.net
