Amendment to Article 152 of Revised Penal Code Re: Persons in Authority and Agents of Persons in Authority
Republic Act No. 1978, enacted on June 22, 1957, amends Article 152 of the Revised Penal Code regarding the definition of "persons in authority" and "agents of persons in authority." It specifies that individuals vested with jurisdiction, including barrio lieutenants, and those charged with maintaining public order, such as barrio councilmen and policemen, are considered persons in authority. Additionally, teachers and supervisors of educational institutions are also classified as persons in authority. This amendment clarifies the roles of various public officials in the context of the law, enhancing the protection afforded to them under the penal code. The Act took effect upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1978
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 22, 1957
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1978
AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED
SECTION 1. Article one hundred fifty-two of the Revised Penal Code, as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered Five hundred seventy-eight, is further amended to read as follows: aisa dc
"Art. 152. Persons in Authority and Agents of Persons in Authority — who shall be deemed as such. — In applying the provisions of the preceding and other articles of this Code, any person directly vested with jurisdiction, whether as an individual or as a member of some court or governmental corporation, board or commission, shall be deemed a person in authority. A barrio lieutenant shall also be deemed a person in authority.
"Any person who by direct provision of law or 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, such as a barrio vice-lieutenant, barrio councilman and barrio policeman, and any person who comes to the aid of persons in authority, shall be deemed an agent of a person in authority. acd
"In applying the provisions of Articles one hundred forty-eight and one hundred fifty-one of this Code, teachers, professors and persons charged with the supervision of public or duly recognized private schools, colleges and universities, shall be deemed persons in authority."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 22, 1957
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 53, No. 21, p. 7613 on November 15, 1957
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Amendment to Article 152 of Revised Penal Code Re: Persons in Authority and Agents of Persons in Authority, Republic Act No. 1978, Jun 22, 1957 (Philippines)
Amendment to Article 152 of Revised Penal Code Re: Persons in Authority and Agents of Persons in Authority, Republic Act No. 1978 (Phil. 1957)
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