Retraction of testimony and execution of Affidavit of Desistance by victim, automatically lead to dismissal of criminal case?

The Manila Times 1 h Philippines

Dear PAO, My cousin was accused and subsequently charged with rape by a woman he briefly dated. After the prosecution had rested its case, the woman retracted her testimony and executed an Affidavit of Desistance, alleging that she could not, in good conscience, proceed with the trial because she only filed the case after being coerced by her parents, who did not approve of their relationship. Doe

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