An Act to Penalize the Publication of Libels Against the Government of the Philippine Islands or of the United States During the Present War
Act No. 2757, enacted on February 23, 1918, criminalizes the publication of materials that promote sentiments favorable to nations at war with the United States or that dishonor the governments of the Philippine Islands or the United States. Violators face penalties of up to two thousand pesos, imprisonment for at least one year, or both. Additionally, if the offender is a citizen of a neutral nation, deportation may be ordered after serving their sentence. This law remains effective until the U.S. President declares peace with Germany and its allies.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2757
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 23, 1918
ACT NO. 2757
AN ACT TO PENALIZE THE PUBLICATION OF LIBELS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS OR OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE PRESENT WAR
SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful to print, publish or circulate articles, manuscripts, engravings, or caricatures directly or indirectly creating sentiments favorable to the cause of the nations with which the United States is at war, or redounding to the contempt or dishonor of the Government of the Philippine Islands or of the United States, or tending to create obstacles for said governments in the successful prosecution of the present war in favor of the United States.
SECTION 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Act shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed two thousand pesos or by imprisonment for not less than one year, or both. In case the offender is a subject of a neutral foreign nation, the Governor-General may, besides, order him deported after service by the accused of the penalty imposed upon him.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its approval and shall continue in force until the sixteenth day of October next following the date on which the President of the United States shall proclaim that peace has been reestablished between the United States and Germany and her allies.
Approved: February 23, 1918.
Cite This Law
An Act to Penalize the Publication of Libels Against the Government of the Philippine Islands or of the United States During the Present War, Act No. 2757, Feb 23, 1918 (Philippines)
An Act to Penalize the Publication of Libels Against the Government of the Philippine Islands or of the United States During the Present War, Act No. 2757 (Phil. 1918)
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