RPC: Book 1, Art. 1-2 Flashcards
Title of Article 1
Time When Act Takes Effect
When shall the Code take effect?
January 1, 1932
Title of Article 2
Application of Its Provisions
What is the Article that defines the territorial and extraterritorial application of the RPC?
Article 2 - Application of Its Provisions
What does “Except as provided in the treaties and laws of preferential application…” mean?
It means that if there are treaties or special laws that apply in specific situations, they will take precedence over the provisions of this Code.
Example for “Except as provided in the treaties and laws of preferential application…”.
If a treaty grants immunity to foreign diplomats, the RPC cannot be applied to them even if they commit a crime in the Philippines.
What is “Preferential application”?
It means that certain treaties or laws take priority over the general provisions of the RPC in specific situations.
What is the general rule on the territorial application of the RPC?
Within the Philippine Archipelago, including its
atmosphere,
interior waters, and
maritime zone.
Article 2(1) … 1. Should commit an offense while on a ______________
Philippine ship or airship;
On Article 2(2), what should not be forged or counterfeited?
any coin or currency note of the Philippine Islands or
obligations and securities issued by the Government of the Philippine Islands;
On Article 2(2), what are “obligations”?
Government-issued financial instruments such as treasury bonds and debt securities
What does the “obligations” represent?
The government’s promise to pay a certain amount of money
What does Article 2(3) mean?
Anyone who brings fake Philippine money or government bonds into the country.
What does Article 2(4) mean?
If a public official commits a crime while performing their duties, they can be prosecuted under Philippine law, even abroad.
Article 2(5) … 5. Should commit any of the crimes against _________________ and the ________________…
national security;
law of nations
Article 2(5) … 5. … defined in ____________________ of this Code.
Title One of Book Two
Summary of Book Two
Revised Penal Code extends its application to crimes committed on:
- Philippine ships and airships
- Counterfeiting currency and securities
- Introducing fake money or securities
- Public officers committing crimes
- Crimes against national security and international law
What contains Title One Book Two?
Treason, conspiracy, espionage, provoking war, etc.
