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Two separate victims, Aldrin and Nico, each fall prey to a promoter who sells a non-existent 'premium investment instrument' by deceit. On May 1, 2026, the promoter tells Aldrin: 'Pay Php 250,000 now, and you will receive the instrument within 7 days.' Aldrin pays; the instrument is never delivered. On May 8, 2026, the promoter tells Nico: 'Pay Php 300,000 now, and you will receive the instrument within 7 days.' Nico pays; the instrument is never delivered. For purposes of Rule 110 (Date of Commission of the Offense): (a) state the date of commission for Aldrin's estafa by deceit; (b) state the date of commission for Nico's estafa by deceit; (c) explain whether these are two separate offenses or a single continuing offense, and justify your answer with the controlling doctrine.