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Leandro, a resident of Davao City, was convicted by final judgment of murder and sentenced to imprisonment for 12 years and to pay a civil indemnity of PHP 200,000 to the heirs of the offended party. Before the sentence could be executed, Leandro dies. (a) Does Leandro's criminal liability survive his death? (b) What is the effect on the imprisonment and on the civil indemnity in light of his death? (c) May the government pursue collection of the civil indemnity against Leandro's estate? Explain with the controlling doctrine and apply to the facts.