Limitations on the Power to Pardon and Effect of Condonation
- Condonation, pardon, or remission of penalty by the aggrieved party or their lawful representatives does not extinguish criminal liability.
- Criminal prosecution and punishment proceed regardless of any such forgiveness once prosecution has commenced.
- Exception: In cases of estupro, rapto, or violacion, if the accused or convicted person is legally married to the aggrieved person, criminal liability is extinguished.
Civil Action for Damages
- Aggrieved persons or their parents, grandparents, or guardians may file a separate civil action for damages against the guilty party.
- The civil remedy provided is additional and does not revoke or modify other civil remedies under existing law.
- This Act does not repeal or modify provisions of Act No. 277 regarding libel, threats, and obscene publications.
Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions
- Any provisions of the Penal Code inconsistent with this Act are repealed to the extent of that inconsistency.
Expedite Enactment
- The Act’s passage is expedited in accordance with procedural rules for law enactment set by prior legislation.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon its passage on October 11, 1907.