[Solved] The President of a foreign country came to visit the Philippines in cognito. While enjoying the beautiful beach in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, he as caught in flagrante delicto raping a young girl. If you were a police officer, what would you do?

Q.	The President of a foreign country came to visit the Philippines in cognito. While enjoying the beautiful beach in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, he as caught in flagrante delicto raping a young girl. If you were a police officer, what would you do?
A.	I would arrest him because he is committing a crime;
B.	I would arrest him because penal laws are binding upon all those who live or sojourn on Philippine territory;
C.	I will not arrest him after identifying himself because of his immunity which is an accepted principle of international law. (Art. 14, NCC)
D.	I will arrest him because nobody is above the law.
Answer» C. I will not arrest him after identifying himself because of his immunity which is an accepted principle of international law. (Art. 14, NCC)

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