Article 118 Inciting to War or Giving Motives for Reprisals

Question 1

What are the elements of Inciting to War or Giving Motives for Reprisals?

Answer 1

1. That the offender performs 
unlawful or unauthorized acts;
2. That such acts provoke or
give occasion for:
a. A war involving or liable to 
involve the Philippines; or
b. Expose Filipino citizens to 
reprisals on their persons 
and property.

Question 2

What time could the acts mentioned be committed?

Answer 2

The Crime is committed in time of peace.

Question 3

What is the value of ‘intent’ to the crime?

Answer 3

Intent of the offender is immaterial..

Question 4

Who are the persons liable to commit the crime and what is their penalty?

Answer 4

In inciting to war, the offender is any person. A public officer could suffer reclusion temporal, while a private person- prision mayor.

Question 5

What is the scope of ‘reprisal’?

Answer 5

Reprisals are not limited to military action; it could
be economic reprisals, or denial or entry into their
country