Prohibition on Forgery, Unauthorized Use of President's Seal

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 141: Prohibition on Forgery, Unauthorized Use of President's Seal

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Title Supreme Court: Prohibition on Forgery, Unauthorized Use of President's Seal

Law: Executive Order No. 141

Decision Date: Aug 12, 1999

"Prohibition on Forgery and Unauthorized Use of the Seal of the President of the Philippines" is a Philippine Jurisprudence case that establishes penalties for the forgery and unauthorized use of the President's seal, including the use of pins and plates, with various government agencies assigned to enforce and monitor its implementation.

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Exclusivity of Use

The Seal is personal and exclusive to the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
No other person or organization is permitted to use the Seal.

Prohibition on Unauthorized Use

Unauthorized use of the Seal in forms such as stickers, stamps, business cards, passes, car plates, clothing, tokens, souvenirs, stationery, and similar items is prohibited.
Unauthorized manufacture, sale, or distribution of the Seal in these forms is likewise banned.
Violators face penalties under Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code.

Prohibition on Forgery and Alteration

Forging or fraudulently altering the Seal constitutes an illegal act.
Violators are subject to penalties under Article 161 of the Revised Penal Code.

Enforcement Responsibility

The Presidential Security Group leads enforcement.
Other agencies involved: Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine National Police, Metro Manila Development Authority, Land Transportation Office.
These bodies are tasked with implementation, monitoring, apprehension, confiscation, investigation, and filing of charges for violations.

Specific Prohibitions

Use of pins featuring the Seal of the President is prohibited.
Use of "ERAP" plates is also prohibited.

Reporting and Effectivity

The Presidential Security Group must submit a report on implementation to the Office of the President within twenty days from the Order's effectivity.
The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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