Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4712)
A cash reward equivalent to twenty percent of the fair market value of the smuggled and confiscated goods is given to those instrumental in the discovery and seizure of smuggled goods.
Importing or bringing into the Philippines any article contrary to law, or assisting in doing so, concealing, buying, selling, or facilitating transportation, concealment, or sale of such articles after importation, knowing they were imported contrary to law.
A fine of not less than fifty pesos nor more than two hundred pesos and imprisonment of not less than five days nor more than twenty days.
A fine of not less than eight thousand pesos nor more than ten thousand pesos and imprisonment of not less than eight years and one day nor more than twelve years.
They shall suffer the maximum penalty prescribed and an additional penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office, to vote, and to participate in any public election.
Possession shall be deemed sufficient evidence to authorize conviction unless the defendant satisfactorily explains the possession to the court.
Such offenses are punished in accordance with the penalties prescribed for smuggling under Section 3601.
A fine of not more than five thousand pesos and imprisonment for not more than one year; aliens shall be deported after serving the sentence; public officials will suffer perpetual disqualification.
Offenses include extortion, demanding unauthorized fees, neglecting to give receipts, conspiring to defraud customs revenue, permitting violations, making false entries, failing to report violations, and unauthorized demands for payment.
A fine not exceeding five thousand pesos and imprisonment for not more than two years.
A fine not more than twenty thousand pesos or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; aliens deported after sentence; public officials will suffer perpetual disqualification.
The same penalty as for unauthorized affixing of seals under Section 3606 applies.
Punishments as prescribed in Section 3608 apply, and the merchandise or its value shall be forfeited to the government.
The offender shall suffer the penalties provided in Section 3608 for fraudulent concealment or removal of goods.
A fine of not more than one thousand pesos or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; aliens deported after sentence; public officials disqualified from public office, voting, and elections for ten years.