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What is the primary source of Philippine criminal law?
What is the primary source of Philippine criminal law?
In what instances can Congress delegate the power to issue Penal Executive Orders to the President?
In what instances can Congress delegate the power to issue Penal Executive Orders to the President?
What are the limitations on Congress's power to enact penal laws?
What are the limitations on Congress's power to enact penal laws?
Which clause of the Constitution would be violated if penal laws enacted by Congress are not general in application?
Which clause of the Constitution would be violated if penal laws enacted by Congress are not general in application?
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What does it mean for a law to be considered ex post facto?
What does it mean for a law to be considered ex post facto?
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Why can't a President exercise the power to issue Penal Executive Orders without an enacted law delegating such power?
Why can't a President exercise the power to issue Penal Executive Orders without an enacted law delegating such power?
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Where do Philippine penal laws have force and effect?
Where do Philippine penal laws have force and effect?
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Under what circumstance can an offender be prosecuted before Philippine courts for an act committed outside the territory of the Philippines?
Under what circumstance can an offender be prosecuted before Philippine courts for an act committed outside the territory of the Philippines?
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What provision of the Revised Penal Code allows for enforcement outside the Philippine Archipelago under certain circumstances?
What provision of the Revised Penal Code allows for enforcement outside the Philippine Archipelago under certain circumstances?
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In what situation can Philippine penal laws be given retroactive application?
In what situation can Philippine penal laws be given retroactive application?
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Who falls under the jurisdiction of Philippine penal laws even if the act is committed outside its territory?
Who falls under the jurisdiction of Philippine penal laws even if the act is committed outside its territory?
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According to Article 2 of the Revised Penal Code, where can the provisions of the code be enforced?
According to Article 2 of the Revised Penal Code, where can the provisions of the code be enforced?
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Who can be held accountable under the extra-territorial application of the Revised Penal Code according to Article 2?
Who can be held accountable under the extra-territorial application of the Revised Penal Code according to Article 2?
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In which situation would the provisions of the Revised Penal Code apply extra-territorially?
In which situation would the provisions of the Revised Penal Code apply extra-territorially?
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Under what condition would public officers or employees fall under extra-territorial application according to Article 2?
Under what condition would public officers or employees fall under extra-territorial application according to Article 2?
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Which action would NOT fall under the extra-territorial application of the Revised Penal Code as per Article 2?
Which action would NOT fall under the extra-territorial application of the Revised Penal Code as per Article 2?
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Who would be subject to extra-territorial enforcement according to Article 2 if they commit any crimes against national security?
Who would be subject to extra-territorial enforcement according to Article 2 if they commit any crimes against national security?
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