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to state thatservice of summons, to begin with, is not required in a habeas corpus petition, be
it under Rule 102 of the Rules of Court or A.M. No. 03-04-04-SC. As held in Saulo v. Cruz, a
writ of habeas corpus plays a role somewhat comparable to a summons, in ordinary civil
actions, in that, by service of said writ, the court acquires jurisdiction over the person of the
respondent.22