ILOILO City – Alex Garcia has been accused of raping a 4-year-old girl neighbor in Guimbal, Iloilo.
The accusation took the 63-year-old by surprise. He said he has never laid a hand on the girl.
Garcia has been charged with rape in relation to Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.
He was currently detained at the Guimbal police station.
Senior Inspector Antonio Monreal, Guimbal police chief, said they learned from the victim that the sexual assault happened at around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the suspect’s house.
The victim first disclosed the incident to her parents, who then reported to the police, said Monreal.
A hot pursuit led to the arrest of Garcia.
The charge against Garcia has been filed at the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office.
While vehemently denying the allegation, Garcia said he was willing to face the charge./PN
