QuestionsQuestions (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 6)
Batas Pambansa Blg. 6 amends paragraph three of Presidential Decree No. 9 (P.D. No. 9).
It is unlawful to carry outside of one’s residence any bladed, pointed or blunt weapon such as knife, spear, pana, dagger, bolo, barong, kris, or chako.
It is allowed where the articles are used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity.
Imprisonment of not less than one month nor more than one year.
A fine of not less than Two Hundred Pesos nor more than Two Thousand Pesos.
Yes. The court may impose both such imprisonment and fine as it may direct.
The text provides that carrying is unlawful except when the weapon is used as a necessary tool/implement to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity; thus the exception affects criminal liability, not an alternative penalty range.
Article 22 of the Revised Penal Code shall apply to persons previously convicted under paragraph three of P.D. No. 9.
It directs the application of Article 22 of the Revised Penal Code to those previously convicted under the earlier paragraph three—i.e., for proper legal treatment due to the amendment/reduction.
Section 2 requires that Article 22 of the Revised Penal Code apply to them, which typically concerns the effect of the new law on their liability/penalty as provided by Article 22.
Examples include knife, spear, pana, dagger, bolo, barong, kris, and chako.
The weapon is unlawful when carried outside of one’s residence.
It covers weapons with blades (e.g., knife, bolo), pointed weapons (e.g., spear/pana), and blunt weapons like barong/other listed items, as illustrated by the enumeration.
Any law or ordinance inconsistent with B.P. Blg. 6 is repealed.
It takes effect upon its approval (approved on November 21, 1978).
To reduce the penalty for illegal possession of bladed, pointed or blunt weapons, and for other purposes, amending P.D. No. 9.