BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 92

: The main subject of Batas Pambansa Blg. 92 is the modification of the definition of the crime of corruption of minors and the increase of the penalty for such crime by amending Article 340 of the Revised Penal Code.
: Batas Pambansa Blg. 92 defines corruption of minors as any person who promotes or facilitates the prostitution or corruption of persons underage to satisfy the lust of another.
: The penalty prescribed is prision mayor.
: If the culprit is a public officer or employee, including those in government-owned or controlled corporations, they shall also suffer the penalty of temporary absolute disqualification.
: Batas Pambansa Blg. 92 amended Article 340 of the Revised Penal Code.
: The law took effect upon its approval on December 24, 1980.
: Prision mayor is a prison term ranging from six years and one day to twelve years.
: No, it applies to any person including public officers or employees, especially if they facilitate corruption or prostitution of minors.
: Temporary absolute disqualification means the public officer or employee is prohibited for a certain period from holding any public office or engaging in public employment.
: Modifying the definition broadens the scope of the crime to include promoting or facilitating prostitution or corruption of minors, thus providing stronger legal protection to minors and stricter penalties for offenders.