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1. The petitioner claims that a Filipino citizen who aided the enemy during the Japanese occupation cannot be prosecuted for treason under Article 114 of the Revised Penal Code because Philippine sovereignty was suspended during the occupation. 2. The court ruled that the absolute and permanent allegiance of citizens to their government is not severed by enemy occupation, as sovereignty remains vested in the legitimate government, even if its exercise is temporarily suspended. 3. The court denied the pe

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RJ Turno

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