Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 1893)
Act No. 1893, enacted on May 14, 1909, defines fraudulent enlistment in the Philippines Constabulary.
The law prohibits any person from enlisting in the Philippines Constabulary under an assumed name.
No, it is unlawful to willfully and intentionally make false representations regarding nationality, age, parents, or guardian upon enlistment.
No, the law forbids persons dishonorably discharged from the military or naval service of the US or the Philippines Constabulary from enlisting or reenlisting in the Philippines Constabulary.
A person convicted of fraudulent enlistment may be punished by imprisonment for up to six months, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred pesos, or by both imprisonment and fine, at the discretion of the court.
The maximum imprisonment term upon conviction of violating the Act is six months.
The maximum fine is five hundred pesos.
A court of competent jurisdiction has the power to convict a person of fraudulent enlistment.
This Act took effect upon its passage on May 14, 1909.
Fraudulent enlistment consists of enlisting under an assumed name or making willful and intentional false representations regarding nationality, age, or parentage upon enlistment in the Philippines Constabulary.