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An applicant for admission to the Philippine Bar, Ramon M., was convicted three years ago by a trial court of Falsification of public documents (a crime involving moral turpitude) while employed as a municipal clerk. He was placed on probation with restitution and has since maintained a clean record, including community service and letters attesting to integrity. In his initial bar application he did not disclose the conviction, but he disclosed it during a compliance check and provided evidence of rehabilitation. (a) Identify the governing doctrine and standard for Good Moral Character in admission to the practice of law. (b) Apply the doctrine to Ramon’s facts: does he have Good Moral Character for purposes of admission? Discuss how rehabilitation evidence interacts with the nondisclosure. (c) If the admission committee nevertheless finds lack of Good Moral Character due to the nondisclosure, what actions or remedies may it take under CPRA and related rules?