Woman raped in "job interview"

CEBU, Philippines – A woman who contacted a total stranger in hopes of getting a job ended up allegedly raped by the latter instead.

Nicolas Montaño Sr., a resident of sitio Ibabao, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, is facing a case for rape before the Regional Trial Court for allegedly abusing a manicurist.

Mario Edgardo Montenegro, 3rd Assistant City Prosecutor found probable caused to elevate the case to the court and recommended no bail for Montaña which was approved by city prosecutor Nicolas Sellon.

Last July 8, 2010, the victim, who worked in a salon at the Danao City Public Market, was introduced to a certain “Dina” who came to the salon to have a manicure and pedicure.

Dina asked the victim if she wanted another job and the victim said yes. When Dina asked for a P500 “placement fee” the victim had no choice but to give her the amount. In exchange Dina gave her the cellular phone number of Montaño.

When the victim contacted Montaño through text, the latter called her up and told her to see him at an inn along Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City, around 8 a.m. on July 11, 2010.

When the day of their meeting arrived, Montaño introduced himself as her future boss and showed her his ID.

Montaño handed her P2,000 and told her to get a room at the inn and wait there.

At around 8 p.m. that same day, Montaño again called up the victim and instructed to leave the room and wait for him outside the building. Montaño eventually arrived in a red car and told her to get in.

Montaño drove them to a house in a place she was not familiar with and took her to a room where he started undressing.

The victim said she sensed his intentions and tried to escape but he was able to overpower her and rape her despite her struggles.

After the incident, Montaño allegedly told her to get a shower and reportedly threatened to kill her if she told anyone what happened to her. (FREEMAN)