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Article 36

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal Code

ELI5— what this means for you

A pardon by the President extinguishes criminal liability but does NOT restore civil rights automatically — the pardon must expressly state this. A pardon also does NOT restore the right to hold public office unless expressly granted.

Official text — Act No. 3815

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