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J, a first-time offender, is convicted of estafa, an offense punishable by imprisonment. Before pronouncing judgment, the court suspends the imposition of sentence and places J on probation for 14 months under P.D. No. 968, as amended, with standard conditions (report to a probation officer; maintain good conduct) plus a special condition: restitution of 100,000 and 150 hours of community service. After 8 months, J travels to another island to take paid work without permission and fails to report to the Probation Officer for three weeks. The Probation Officer recommends revocation. The court revokes probation and sentences J to the penalty prescribed by law for the offense. (a) Identify the controlling rule on probation under P.D. No. 968, and who may grant it. (b) Determine whether the facts justify revocation of probation, and explain the proper consequence under PD No. 968.