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X, a first-time offender, was convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment. Before pronouncing judgment, the court granted probation under P.D. No. 968, as amended, suspending the imposition of sentence and placing X on probation for 24 months with standard conditions (e.g., report to a probation officer, maintain good conduct). After 5 months, X failed to report for 2 consecutive months and was seen in the company of known criminals. The Probation Officer recommended revocation. The court revoked probation and sentenced X 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.