People v.

Mapa FACTS Appeal from a decision of the CFI Respondent: Mario Mapa (secret agent of Governor Leviste of Batangas) y y y ISSUE Whether or not the a secret agent duly appointed and qualified as such of the provincial governor is exempt from the requirement of having a license of firearm. HELD = NO y No provision is made for a secret agent. y The first and fundamental duty if courts is to apply the law. o Construction and interpretation come only after it has been demonstrated that application is impossible or inadequate w/o them o It is not within the power of the Court to set aside the clear and explicit mandate of a statutory provision y Judgment appealed is affirmed. Accused indicted for violation of Sec. 878 in connection with Sec. 2692 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended by Commonwealth Act 56 and as further amended by RA 4 Accused willfully and unlawfully have in his possession a home-made revolver, Cal. 22, w/o serial number, w/ 6 rounds of ammunition w/o license or permit TC convicted the accused of illegal possession of firearms