- This law shall be known as "The Revised Penal Code." BOOK ONE General Provisions Regarding the Date of Enforcement and Application of the Provisions of this Code, and Regarding the Offenses, the …

A recidivist is one who, at the time of his trial for one crime, shall have been previously convicted by final judgment of another crime embraced in the same title of this Code.

AN ACT REVISING THE PENAL CODE AND OTHER PENAL LAWS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Legislature assembled and by the authority of the …

Find a summary and the full text of Philippine REVISED PENAL CODE, including key provisions, amendments, and related laws. Stay informed about legal requirements and compliance.

The Revised Penal Code contains the general penal laws of the Philippines. First enacted in 1930, it remains in effect today, despite several amendments thereto.

Jan 2, 2026 · The revised code retains the death penalty, despite calls from rights groups to abolish capital punishment. However, it introduces a 10-year probationary period, after which death …

— The provisions contained in articles 50 to 57, inclusive, of this Code shall not be applicable to cases in which the law expressly prescribes the penalty provided for a frustrated or attempted felony, or to …

ARTICLE 10. Offenses Not Subject to the Provisions of this Code. — Offenses which are or in the future may be punishable under special laws are not subject to the provisions of this Code. This Code shall …

General Provisions Regarding the Date of Enforcement and Application of the Provisions of this Code, and Regarding the Offenses, the Persons Liable and the Penalties