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Mr. Lu Mi Tao, a Chinese fisherman, steered his private high-speed mini vessel, which displayed a Chinese flag. Using modern fishing equipment, he unknowingly approached the coastal waters near Sta. Ana, Cagayan, where he caught fish purely for recreational and sporting purposes, intending to feature the activity later on his vlog. Did Mr. Lu Mi Tao violate any environmental laws?
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(Application of Knowledge) A person commits an environmental crime when they witness wrongdoing in public, as defined by law and ordinance. However, they may still engage in the act because others, including the community, also do so. For instance, when faced with two trash cans designated for biodegradable and nonbiodegradable waste, they might disregard proper disposal practices. This aligns with the theory of:
3.
(Knowledge)The common standards in the Budapest Convention (criminal justice treaty) provide States with the following measures combating cybercrime:
***(i) the proscription of a list of attacks against and by means of computers;
***(ii) procedural law tools to make the investigation of cybercrime;
***(iii) remedial law tools to make the securing of electronic evidence in relation to any crime more effective and subject to rule of law safeguards; and
***iv) providing states an international law enforcer and judicial cooperation on cybercrime and e-evidence. Choose which of the following standards above are recognized by the convention:
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(Knowledge) Economic desperation or survival needs, especially among marginalized communities, drive individuals to commit environmental crimes. For instance, poaching, capturing wildlife for trade and profit, or cutting down forests to provide for their families when faced with limited resources or a lack of alternative employment. The circumstances here aligns well with what criminological theory?
5.
Mr. Pepito Pakin, a freelance IT hacker, devised a scam to target Landbank account holders for financial gain. He misled some account holders into accessing a fraudulent website that closely resembled www.landbank.com, but with a slight variation in the letter "a," changing its Roman script to a different style. Given his actions, what specific violation did Mr. Pakin commit under Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012)?
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(Knowledge) Which environmental law does a person violate when the disposal of waste materials is in the bodies of water?
i. Green laws; ii. Blue laws; iii. Brown laws
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Choose which of the following is unlikely false:
8.
Mr. Pablo Jabinar reported a possible case of cyber-libel to the PNP-ACG. He claimed that Ms. Emma Lang had posted on Facebook, accusing him of being a drug addict and stating that she saw him snorting a white substance in their patio. However, upon investigation, the post was deleted, and Mr. Jabinar could only provide a screenshot of it. As a law enforcement officer handling this complaint, what would be the best course of action?
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9.
(Analysis) Mr. Ang Lito, a fisherman, illegally caught hatchling turtles (pawikan) to earn money due to financial hardship. Over time, this illicit activity brought him significant wealth, improving his economic status. As a concerned citizen, where should you report this information to the authorities?
i. PNP-MG (Maritime Group)
ii. NBI-EWIP (Environmental and Wildlife Protection Investigation Division)
iii. BFAR (Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources)
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(Synthesis) Identify which of the following statements is least likely to be true:
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(Analysis) Identify which of the following statements is more likely to be true:
Hint
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(Analysis) Identify which of the following statements is least likely to be true:
13.
(Knowledge) Flora and fauna means:
i. Animalia; ii. Plantae; iii. Fungi; iv. Protista; v. Monera
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(Analysis) Suppose your municipality enforces a strict ban on outdoor garbage burning, regardless of whether the waste is recyclable. The municipality implements proper waste disposal by collecting garbage on a designated schedule and transporting it to a disposal facility. One day, you wake up just before dawn, suffocating from thick smoke. You notice your neighbor burning car tires and a large amount of Styrofoam. As a criminology student studying environmental crime, which proper agency should you report this violation to?
i. DENR; ii. PNP; iii. LGU and similarly related constituents,
15.
(Knowledge) What is the proper term for acts committed in violation of Section 4 of RA 10175?
16.
This cybercrime seeks to punish the use of technology and internet for the commission of prostitution, white slave trade, and pornography for favor and consideration. This includes interactive prostitution and pornography, i.e., by webcam.
