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Judge Rafael Domingo, an RTC judge in a provincial trial court, is the founder and president of Domingo Building Materials, Inc., a private company that manufactures roofing materials and from time to time bids on local government projects in his district. He does not participate in day‑to‑day management but receives dividends and sits on the board. The company has not been a party to any case in his court. A civil action has been filed in his court against Domingo Building Materials, Inc. for alleged defective roofing materials supplied to a local government project. A relative of Judge Domingo serves as counsel for one of the bidders in that local procurement. (a) Under Canon 5, Rules 5.02 and 5.04, is Judge Domingo permitted to retain ownership and presidential leadership in Domingo Building Materials, Inc. while serving as a judge? Explain briefly. (b) If a case involving Domingo Building Materials, Inc. is assigned to Judge Domingo’s court, what is the proper action under these rules? (c) If Judge Domingo refuses to divest or abstain, what consequences or sanctions may follow under the same provisions?