BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 92 - AN ACT
MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF THE CRIME OF CORRUPTION OF MINORS AND
INCREASING THE PENALTY THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE THREE
HUNDRED FORTY OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE |
Section 1.Article three hundred forty of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows: "Art. 340.Corruption of Minors. – Any person who shall promote or facilitate the
prostitution or corruption of persons underage to satisfy the lust of
another, shall be punished by prision mayor, and if the culprit is a
public officer or employee, including those in government-owned or
controlled corporations, he shall also suffer the penalty of temporary
absolute disqualification." Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: December 24, 1980. |