Republic Act No. 11594

Legal Principle/Provision: Article 183 of the Revised Penal Code is amended to impose stricter penalties for false testimony and perjury in solemn affirmations.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Perjury: Knowingly making untruthful statements while testifying under oath or in an affidavit on a material matter.
Important Requirements/Procedures:
- Applies to any person testifying under oath or making an affidavit before a competent authority.
- Includes provisions for solemn affirmations made in lieu of an oath.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences:
- Penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period.
- If the offender is a public officer or employee, the penalty is imposed at its maximum period.
- Additional penalties include:
  - A fine not exceeding One million pesos (₱1,000,000.00).
  - Perpetual absolute disqualification from holding any appointive or elective position in the government or its agencies.

Legal Principle/Provision: Article 184 is amended to address the offense of offering false testimony in judicial or official proceedings.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- False Testimony: Willfully offering false witness or testimony as evidence in legal proceedings.
Important Requirements/Procedures:
- Applies to individuals who knowingly present false evidence in any judicial or official proceeding.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences:
- Punishment as guilty of false testimony, subject to the respective penalties outlined in this section.

Legal Principle/Provision: Establishes that if any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, it does not affect the validity of the other provisions.
Key Definitions Introduced: None specifically noted.
Important Requirements/Procedures: None specifically noted.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences: Ensures the remaining provisions remain in effect despite potential constitutional challenges.

Legal Principle/Provision: Repeals or amends any laws, rules, and regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.
Key Definitions Introduced: None specifically noted.
Important Requirements/Procedures:
- All inconsistent laws are repealed or amended.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences: None specifically noted.

Legal Principle/Provision: This Act shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Key Definitions Introduced: None specifically noted.
Important Requirements/Procedures:
- Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Timeframes/Deadlines:
- 15 days post-publication for the law to take effect.

Republic Act No. 11594 significantly increases penalties for perjury and false testimony, especially for public officials.
The law introduces severe penalties including imprisonment, substantial fines, and disqualification from public office.
It ensures that the provisions remain effective even if some parts are declared unconstitutional, and it repeals any conflicting laws.
The Act will take effect 15 days after its publication, emphasizing the importance of public awareness of legal obligations regarding testimony.