Practice question
For an Article 70 calculation, assume four successive fixed terms of eight years each, totaling thirty-two years, with no other credits or adjustments. What is the threefold service ceiling?
- Eight years.
- Sixteen years.
- Twenty-four years.
- Thirty-two years.
- Forty years automatically.
Legal references
- Commonwealth Act No. 217, Section 2 amending RPC Article 70, simultaneous and successive service and threefold rule: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/29/15348
- Mejorada v Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. L-51065-72, June 30, 1987, main decision, service rather than imposition: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/jun1987/gr_l-51065_1987.html
- People v Escares, G.R. Nos. L-11128-33, December 23, 1957, main decision, separate penalties and Article 70 service: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1957/dec1957/gr_l-11128-33_1957.html
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