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Facts: Maia, 17 years old, commits theft by taking cosmetics worth PHP 4,000 from a mall. Immediately after the act, Maia surrenders to mall security before any formal investigation or filing of charges, expresses remorse, and offers to return the goods and reimburse the store for damages; Maia has no prior record and is of good character. (a) Identify which mitigating circumstances under Article 13 of the Revised Penal Code apply to Maia’s liability. (b) State the governing rule on how mitigating circumstances affect the penalty and apply it to Maia’s case to determine the penalty adjustment. (c) Briefly discuss any limitations or caveats in applying multiple mitigating circumstances under Article 13.