Practice question
A continuing RA11930 offense commences in the Philippines and is carried out further abroad. The accused argues foreign continuation necessarily excludes Philippine jurisdiction because the foreign state does not punish the conduct. Which Section14 clause answers on these facts?
- The clause covering a continuing offense commenced in the Philippines
- Only foreign criminalization can create jurisdiction
- Every offense abroad is automatically excluded
- A private contract fixes criminal jurisdiction
- Only the place where a payment clears matters
Legal references
- RA11930 Sections11–12,14 and25: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11930_2022.html
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