Ex-soldier nabbed for molesting girl, 14

Artemio Dumlao - The Philippine Star

November 17, 2022 | 12:00am

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A former soldier was arrested after he was caught molesting a 14-year-old girl in Barangay Gucab in Echague, Isabela on Sunday.

Delfin Pascua, 74, was reportedly caught by a village watchman while touching the girl’s genitals under a mango tree in a cornfield.

Charges of rape through sexual assault were prepared against the suspect.

The victim was turned over to the municipal social welfare development office.

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