Practice question
A Philippine public officer assigned abroad commits an offense in the exercise of official functions. The facts satisfy RPC Article 2(4), and no preferential treaty or law displaces it. The officer argues that being abroad categorically prevents the Code's application. Which is correct?
- The argument ignores the specified official-function extraterritorial category.
- Every offense abroad is immune from Philippine law.
- Public employment grants complete penal immunity.
- The officer's preferred forum repeals Article 2.
- Only private employees can be subject to penal law.
Legal references
- Civil Code Article14; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Revised Penal Code Article2; https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426
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