Article 152- Persons in Authority and Agents of Persons in Authority

Question 1

Who is a person in authority?

Answer 1

A PIA is any person vested with jurisdiction, whether as an individual or as a member of some court or government corporation, board, or commission

Question 2

Is a Barangay Captain a PIA?

Answer 2

Yes.

Question 3

Who is an agent of a person in authority?

Answer 3

An agent is any person who by direct supervision of law of by election or by appointment by competent authority, is charged with the maintenance of public order and the protection and security of life and property.

Question 4

Give examples of an agent of PIA.

Answer 4

Barrio councilman, Barrio policeman, Barangay leader, any person who comes to the aid of PIA

Question 5

Are teachers/professors persons in authority?

Answer 5

Yes. Teachers, professors, and persons charged with the supervision of public or duly recognized private schools, colleges and universities and lawyers IN THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES are PIAs

Question 6

What does “directly vested with jurisdiction” mean?

Answer 6

It means power and authority to govern and execute the laws.

Question 7

Give more examples of PIAs.

Answer 7

1. Municipal mayor
2. Div. superintendent of schools
3. Public and private school teachers
4. President of sanitary division
5. Provincial fiscal
6. Mun. councilor

Question 8

What are the requisites to be considered a PIA?

Answer 8

One must be charged with:

1. The maintenance of public order
2. The protection of security of life and property