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The provisions of the Revised Penal Code shall be enforced not only within the
Philippine Archipelago, including its atmosphere, its interior waters and maritime zone,
but also outside of its jurisdiction, against those who:
3. Should be liable for acts connected with the introduction into these
islands of the obligations and securities mentioned in the presiding
number;
Article 163 of the revised penal code penalizes the making, importing and
uttering of false coins whether of the United States, of the Philippines or of a foreign
country, because it is intended to protect not only the coins legally minted in said
countries, but also the public in general. The legislator has taken into consideration the
bad effect of the crime of counterfeiting of coins, its importing and uttering. (People vs.
Tin Ching Tin, 90 Phil. 870 as cited in the Revised Penal Code by Luis Reyes 2008
Edition)
The circulation of fake or counterfeited currencies and coins in our local
economy not only destroys the credibility and value of our local currency but
also causes economic distortions (Explanatory note in Senate House Bill No. 1014
introduced by Senator Manuel "Li to" M. Lapid regarding his proposal to amend the
provisions of our Revised Penal Code, pertaining to the counterfeiting and forging
of coins of current currency, by imposing stiffer penalties for their violation).
Just like in the preceding instance, the introduction of forged or counterfeited coin
or currency notes in the Philippine Islands is penalized so as to prevent forgers from
introducing fake obligations and securities issued by the Philippine Government thereby
protecting the credibility of our local currency as well as our local economy.
5. Should commit any of the crimes against national security and the law
of nations, defined in Title One of Book Two of this Code.
The reason for the exception regarding crimes against national security and the
law of the nations is to safeguard the existence of the state as well as for the protection
of its citizens. Treason and espionage are examples of crimes against the national
security of the state. Crime against law of the nations is a crime punishable under
international law. It is an act that is internationally agreed to be of a criminal nature,
such as genocide, piracy or engaging in slave trade. It is also known as crime against
international law. Hence, by reason of our adherence to the generally accepted
principles of international law as well the preservation of our amity with all nations, this
exception was made to apply.
Prepared By:
YANI N. SALIVIO
Law 4, A.Y. 2013-2014
Submitted to:
JUDGE PABLO FORMARAN III
Subject Professor