Man arrested for raping "girl friend" in Consolacion

CEBU, Philippines - A 16-year-old high school student in Consolacion had her 19-year-old suitor arrested after the latter allegedly raped her last Tuesday.

Willy Luzano Andaya of Barangay Poblacion Occidental was arrested by the members of the Consolacion Police yesterday morning based on the complaint filed by the parents of the victim.

The victim claimed Andaya invited her to his house but they allegedly stopped at a store in Barangay Pulpogan where they had a drinking session. According to the victim, the suspect took advantage when she was already drunk by taking her into a secluded area where she was raped.

The victim said she did not want to drink but Andaya allegedly forced her to drink. The suspect denied the allegation saying the victim is his girlfriend.

Senior Police Officer 2 Artemio Tumacay however said they are parents of the victim agreed to settle the case amicably.

“Dili na lang kuno sila mukiha pero kung mabuntis man gani ang biktima sustento ra ang ilang pangayuon basta dili lang gyud nila ipakasal,” Tumacay said.

Pending the signing of the agreement between the two parties, Andaya will remain in detention. — (FREEMAN)