Activity 1: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION, EXPLAIN AND EXPOUND.

COVERAGE: Title 1 of the Revised Penal Code Book 11

Instructions: Answer each question and explain your answer.. Do not just answer yes or no or else you will not be given any points

1. A, a resident of Philippines, was charged with crime of treason. In his defense, he asserts that he can no longer be prosecuted for treason since he already lost his Filipino citizenship when he became an American Citizen when he was a resident of the Philippines. Is his defense tenable?

2. Can a Filipino Citizen, who is residing abroad, commit treason? Explain

3. Can an alien (foreigner/not a Filipino), who is residing abroad, commit treason? Explain.

4. Can an alien (foreigner/ not a Filipino) who is residing in the Philippines for 100 years already, commit misprision of treason? Why?

5. X, a Filipino citizen, has knowledge of treason committed by someone and does not report its commission to the proper authorities. Can he be held liable for Misprision of Treason?

6.Can an alien, who is residing in the Philippines for 100 years already, commit flight to enemy country? Why?

7. If the piracy was committed, outside the Philippine waters, will the Philippine Courts have jurisdiction over the offense?