BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 6

: The main purpose of Batas Pambansa Blg. 6 is to reduce the penalty for illegal possession of bladed, pointed or blunt weapons and to amend Presidential Decree Numbered Nine accordingly.
: The law covers bladed, pointed, or blunt weapons such as knife, spear, pana, dagger, bolo, barong, kris, or chako.
: It is unlawful to carry these weapons outside of one's residence except when used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity.
: The penalties include imprisonment of not less than one month nor more than one year, or a fine of not less than Two Hundred Pesos nor more than Two Thousand Pesos, or both such imprisonment and fine as the court may direct.
: Yes, carrying such weapons is allowed if they are being used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity.
: Article twenty-two of the Revised Penal Code shall apply to persons previously convicted under paragraph three of Presidential Decree Numbered Nine.
: Yes, any law or ordinance inconsistent with this act is hereby repealed.
: This act took effect upon its approval on November 21, 1978.
: The person must prove that the weapon is being used as a necessary tool or implement to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity.
: Yes, the court may impose both imprisonment and fine as it may direct.