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At a crowded night market during a festival, Diego, who harbors intent to kill his business rival, draws a pistol and shoots his rival at close range. The victim is rushed to the hospital and survives after emergency treatment. Bystanders restrain Diego immediately. (a) Identify the proper offense classification under the Revised Penal Code: frustrated murder, attempted murder, or another? Briefly justify the controlling rule. (b) Distinguish this classification from attempted murder and from consummated murder. (c) Apply the rule to the facts and state the liability and reasons.