BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 186 - AN
ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR WHITE SLAVE TRADE, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE ARTICLE 341 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE |
Section 1.Article 341 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows: "Art. 341.White Slave Trade. – The penalty of prision mayor in its medium and
maximum periods shall be imposed upon any person who, in any manner, or
under any pretext, shall engage in the business or shall profit by
prostitution or shall enlist the services of any other person for the
purpose of prostitution." Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: March 16, 1982. (P.B. No. 483) |