Sexually harmed by a military official

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In February 17, 2012, a 16-year old girl was raped by a military officer in Mankayan, Benguet. The victim went missing for three days before she came home weak and unable to speak. According to Inna-buyog-Gabriela, the victim suffered deep trauma. She failed to take her final school exams and was unable to graduate with her high school class.

The perpetrator was identified as an officer of Highland 86 of the Philippine Army 50th IB. According to reports, he asked the minor to be his text mate before asking to meet her. Then the military official forced the girl to take contraceptive pills before raping her several times.