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This document discusses the case of Romeo Jalosjos, a Congressman who was convicted of statutory rape and acts of lasciviousness and is appealing his conviction. The court examines whether his position as a Congressman exempts him from being confined while his conviction is pending appeal. The court determines that while election expresses the will of the people, all public officials are subject to the law. Members of Congress only have immunity from arrest for relatively minor offenses, but Jalosjos

Author

Babes Aubrey DelaCruz Aquino

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