INFORMATION: That on or about October 22, 1997, in the City of Davao, Philippines and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above named accused, JIMMY PLURAD, conspiring and confederating with accused JUVANIE CAEDO and ROBERTO BERNADAS, while NORIELENE B. RANAO, a 14 year old minor, was intoxicated with beer and gin, willfully and feloniously had sexual intercourse said NORIELENE B. RANAO against her will in the following manner: That while accused JIMMY PLURAD was on top and having sexual intercourse with her, accused ROBERTO BERNADAS and JUVANIE CAREDO watched and prevented her from resisting.
In cases of multiple rape, each of the defendants is responsible not only for the rape committed by him but also for those committed by the others. Accused-appellant, therefore, is responsible not only for the rape committed personally by him but also for the two other counts of rape committed by his co-accused. (
People vs. Plurad, G.R. Nos. 138361-63, 03 December 2002, 393 SCRA 306)
