[Solved] A raped and killed a minor girl. He was convicted after trial. He can be held liable for exemplary damages. What is the basis?

Q.	A raped and killed a minor girl. He was convicted after trial. He can be held liable for exemplary damages. What is the basis?
A.	The basis of the award of exemplary damages is found solely in Article 2230, NCC;
B.	Exemplary damages can only be awarded if there is more than one (1) aggravating circumstances;
C.	Exemplary damages can also be awarded where the circumstances of the case show the highly reprehensible or outrageous conduct of the offender and to set a public example, to serve as deterrent to elders who abuse and corrupt the youth and to protect the latter from sexual abuse.
D.	The existence of aggravating circumstances.
Answer» C. Exemplary damages can also be awarded where the circumstances of the case show the highly reprehensible or outrageous conduct of the offender and to set a public example, to serve as deterrent to elders who abuse and corrupt the youth and to protect the latter from sexual abuse.

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