QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11594)
Republic Act No. 11594 amends Act No. 3815 (the Revised Penal Code). It specifically amends Articles 183 and 184.
The accused must knowingly make untruthful statements.
The person testifies under oath or makes an affidavit on any material matter before a competent person authorized to administer an oath in cases where the law so requires.
It provides that if the person commits any of the falsehoods mentioned in Article 183 and the three preceding articles in the case of a solemn affirmation in lieu of an oath, the person suffers the respective penalties provided therein.
The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period is imposed upon a person who knowingly makes untruthful statements under the circumstances described in Article 183.
If the person responsible for the commission of the felony is a public officer or employee.
Yes. The offender shall also suffer a fine not to exceed One million pesos (₱1,000,000.00) and perpetual absolute disqualification from holding any appointive or elective position in government or any related agency, entity, or instrumentality.
It refers to facts that are relevant and capable of affecting the outcome or decision in the proceeding or the subject of the affidavit/testimony.
The accused must willfully and knowingly offer in evidence a false witness or testimony in any judicial or official proceeding.
Article 183 penalizes the person who gives false testimony/affidavit under oath (the testifier), while Article 184 penalizes the person who offers false testimony or a false witness in evidence (the one presenting/introducing it).
Not necessarily. Liability attaches to the person who willfully and knowingly offers in evidence a false witness or testimony, regardless of whether the accused is the declarant.
The penalty is imposed in its maximum period.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
The unconstitutional provision does not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions of the Act.
It repeals or amends all laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the Act.
It increases penalties for perjury by amending Article 183 and Article 184, and it also references that solemn affirmation falsehoods can trigger penalties corresponding to the falsehoods in Article 183 and the three preceding articles.