By Nestor Etolle and Delon Porcalla
The Philippine Star
Manila policemen arrested yesterday a member of the Presidential Security Group who reportedly raped a 15-year-old girl in the PSG barracks in Malacañang Sunday night.
Manila Police District (MPD) director Chief Superintendent Roberto Rongavilla identified the suspect as Staff Sgt. Walter Candelaria, who was identified by the victim through photographs of personnel furnished by the PSG command. The girl said she was raped in Candelaria’s room.
According to initial reports, three PSG men allegedly brought the girl to their barracks at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said only Candelaria raped the girl, while the two others left after bringing her into the barracks.
Rongavilla said the girl was brought to the Philippine General Hospital for examination and the MPD women’s and children’s protection desk is taking her statement as of press time.
He said other names have cropped up in the investigation and their involvement in the crime is still being determined.
Rongavilla commended the PSG for their cooperation in the ongoing investigation.
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