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A collection of Philippine laws, statutes and codes not included or cited in the main indices of theChan Robles Virtual Law Library This page features the full text of Presidential Decree No. 1744 AMENDING ARTICLE THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE PROVISIONS ON ARSON. .chan robles virtual law library PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1744 .chan robles virtual law libraryWHEREAS, there have been rampant and wanton burnings of residential houses, public buildings, markets,hotels, and other commercial establishments; .chanrobles virtual law library WHEREAS, to effectively discourage and deter the commission of arson, and to prevent destruction of properties and protect the lives of innocent people, it is necessary that the capital punishment be imposed upon arsonists. NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree that Article 320, Revised Penal Code be amended:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary.chanrobles virtual law library Section 1. Article 320 of the Revised Penal Code shall read as follows:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary.chanrobles virtual law library
"Article 320. Destructive Arson. — The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period to death shall be imposed upon any person who shall burn: .chanrobles virtual law library.chanrobles virtual law library1. One (1) or more buildings or edifices, consequent to one single act of burning, or as result of simultaneous burnings, or committed on several or different occasions. 1. Any arsenal, shipyard, storehouse or military powder or fireworks factory, ordinance storehouse, archives or general museum of the government..chanrobles virtual law library2. In an inhabited place, any storehouse or factory of inflammable or explosive materials..chanrobles virtual law library Sec. 2. Provisions of Articles 320, 321 and 322 of the Revised Penal Code which are or may be inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed..chanrobles virtual law library Sec. 3. Effectivity. — This Decree shall take effect immediately..chanrobles virtual law library Done in the City of Manila, this 11th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty..chanrobles virtual law library Back to Top - Back to Main Index - Back to Home |
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