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At a crowded evening market, Diego snatches a smartphone from a passerby, taking PHP 12,000. He is found to be under the influence of dangerous drugs at the time of the offense and is charged with Robbery under the Revised Penal Code. (a) Is being under the influence of dangerous drugs at the time of the offense an aggravating circumstance that increases liability? State the controlling rule. (b) If yes, how should the penalty be determined under the RPC and RA 9165, Sec. 25? Explain your answer with reference to the applicable aggravating framework.