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Edgar commits physical injuries against Rosa in a street altercation. A criminal case for physical injuries is filed against Edgar. Before the court resolves the case, Rosa and Edgar sign a written compromise for PHP 75,000, whereby Rosa waives any civil claim arising from the offense and Edgar pays the amount; the court then approves the compromise. (a) Identify the doctrine governing extinction of civil liability ex delicto implicated by these facts. (b) Does the court-approved compromise extinguish the civil liability ex delicto? Explain the conditions required for validity and the role of court approval. (c) If the compromise had not been approved by the court, would the civil liability still be extinguished?