Penalizing Public Officials Who Accept Any Present, Emolument, Office or Title From a Foreign State Without the Consent of the National Assembly
Commonwealth Act No. 153, enacted on November 9, 1936, establishes penalties for public officials in the Philippines who accept gifts, emoluments, offices, or titles from foreign states without the National Assembly's consent, with the exception of religious, academic, or scientific honors. Violators face imprisonment for up to one year and disqualification from holding public office for a period ranging from three to ten years. The law aims to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain the integrity of public service. It took effect immediately upon approval, without the need for Executive endorsement.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 153
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 9, 1936
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 153
AN ACT TO IMPOSE PUNISHMENT UPON ANY PUBLIC OFFICIAL WHO SHALL, WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, ACCEPT ANY PRESENT, EMOLUMENT, OFFICE OR TITLE FROM A FOREIGN STATE, EXCEPTING HONORS OR TITLES OF A RELIGIOUS, ACADEMIC OR SCIENTIFIC NATURE
SECTION 1. Any person holding an office of profit or trust in the Government of the Philippines who shall, without the consent of the National Assembly, accept any present, emolument, office or title from a foreign state, except, however, honors or titles of a religious, academic or scientific nature, shall upon conviction be punished with imprisonment not to exceed one year, and disqualified to hold any public office for a period of not less than three years nor more than ten years.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted, without Executive approval, November 9, 1936.
Cite This Law
Penalizing Public Officials Who Accept Any Present, Emolument, Office or Title From a Foreign State Without the Consent of the National Assembly, Commonwealth Act No. 153, Nov 9, 1936 (Philippines)
Penalizing Public Officials Who Accept Any Present, Emolument, Office or Title From a Foreign State Without the Consent of the National Assembly, Commonwealth Act No. 153 (Phil. 1936)
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