These increase the penalty (e.g., taking advantage of public office, nighttime, or recidivism). V. Penalties (Articles 21–113)

Judge Luis Reyes was not just a commentator; he was a former judge of the Court of First Instance (now Regional Trial Court) and a respected academic. His approach to the RPC is unique because he blends (Supreme Court decisions) in a clear, paragraph-by-paragraph dissection of every article.

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