Special laws in Title 10 of the Revised Penal Code in 5.

Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (Republic

the Philippines that address specific aspects or types Act No. 9160)
of property crimes not fully covered by the RPC. While not directly targeting property
crimes, this law plays a crucial role in
1. Anti-Fencing Law (Presidential Decree No.
preventing the proceeds of crimes against
1612)
property from being laundered and integrated
This law criminalizes the buying,
into the legitimate financial system. It aims to
selling, receiving, or possessing of stolen
disrupt the financial networks used by
property. It aims to disrupt the illegal trade of
criminals to profit from their illegal activities,
stolen goods and deter property crimes by
including those involving property crimes.
targeting those who profit from them.
6. The Wildlife Resources Conservation and
Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9147)
2. Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No.
This law addresses the illegal trade
8293)
and possession of wildlife, which can involve
This code protects intellectual
theft or unlawful acquisition of protected
property rights against infringement. It covers
species. It aims to protect endangered and
various offenses, including copyright
threatened wildlife and their habitats from
infringement, patent infringement, trademark
exploitation and illegal trade, contributing to
infringement, and unfair competition. This law
the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem
is crucial for safeguarding the rights of creators
integrity.
and owners of intellectual property, ensuring
7. The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (Republic
that their work is not illegally reproduced or
Act No. 8371)
used without permission.
3. Cybercrime Prevention Act (Republic Act No. This law protects the rights of
10175) indigenous communities, including their
This act addresses offenses related to ancestral lands and natural resources. It
the use of computers and internet networks, addresses issues related to the illegal
including hacking, online fraud, and acquisition or exploitation of indigenous lands
cyberbullying, all of which can impact and resources, which can involve crimes
property rights. It recognizes the evolving against property.
nature of crime in the digital age and seeks to
protect individuals and businesses from cyber-
related threats.

4. Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972 Presidential

Decree No. 1613)

This law specifically addresses the

crime of carnapping, which involves the
taking, with intent to gain, of a motor vehicle
belonging to another, without the latter's
consent. It provides for stricter penalties for
carnapping offenses, recognizing the
significant impact of this crime on individuals
and society.
Title 8: Crimes Against Persons - Handout 2. The accused killed him or her.
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3. The killing is not parricide or murder.
I. Destruction of Life
Article 246 - Parricide
(Article 247 - Death or Physical Injuries Inflicted
This crime involves the killing of a person's father, Under Exceptional Circumstances)
mother, child, legitimate spouse, ascendant,
This article provides an absolutory cause for a legally
descendant, or legitimate spouse. It is punished with
married person who kills his or her spouse in the act of
reclusion perpetua to death.
committing sexual intercourse with another person.
Elements: The penalty is destierro.
1. A person is killed.
2. The deceased is killed by the accused. II. Infanticide and Abortion
3. The deceased is the father, mother, or child, Article 255 - Infanticide
whether legitimate or illegitimate, or any legitimate
This crime involves the killing of a child less than three
ascendant or descendant, or the legitimate spouse of
days of age. The penalty is the same as parricide or
the accused.
murder, depending on the circumstances.
Article 248 - Murder
Article 256 - Intentional Abortion
This crime involves the killing of another person with
This crime involves the intentional causing of an
any of the following qualifying circumstances:
abortion, with varying penalties depending on the
treachery, taking advantage of superior strength, with
method used and the consent of the woman.
the aid of armed men, employing means to weaken the
defense, evident premeditation, with cruelty, or in Article 257 - Unintentional Abortion
consideration of a price, reward, or promise. It is
punished with reclusion temporal in its maximum This crime involves the unintentional causing of an
period to death. abortion by violence.

Elements: Article 258 - Abortion Practiced by the Woman Herself

or by Her Parents This crime involves the woman
1. A person is killed. practicing abortion on herself or consenting to another
person doing so.
2. The accused killed him or her.
Article 259 - Abortion Practiced by a Physician or
3. The killing was attended by any of the
Midwife and Dispensing of Abortives
qualifying circumstances mentioned in Article 248.
This crime involves a physician or midwife causing an
4. The killing is not parricide or infanticide.
abortion or assisting in causing an abortion.
Article 249 - Homicide
This crime involves the killing of another person
III. Duel
without any of the qualifying circumstances of murder.
It is punished with reclusion temporal.
Elements: Article 260 - Responsibility of Participants in a Duel
1. A person is killed.
This crime involves killing an adversary in a duel. The * **Article 251:** Death caused in a tumultuous
penalty is reclusion temporal. affray.
Article 261 - Challenging to a Duel * **Article 252:** Physical injuries inflicted in a
tumultuous affray.
This crime involves challenging another person to a
duel or inciting another to give or accept a challenge to * **Article 253:** Giving assistance to suicide.
a duel. The penalty is prision correccional in its
* **Article 254:** Discharge of firearms.
minimum period.

**VI. Conclusion**
IV. Physical Injuries

Title 8 of the Revised Penal Code is a crucial part of

* **Mutilation (Article 262):** This crime involves
Philippine criminal law, protecting individuals from
intentionally mutilating another person by depriving
violence and harm. Understanding the different crimes
them of an essential organ of reproduction. The penalty
against persons, their elements, and the corresponding
is reclusion temporal to reclusion perpetua.
penalties is essential for legal professionals, law
* **Serious Physical Injuries (Article 263):** This students, and anyone interested in the Philippine legal
crime involves inflicting physical injuries that cause system.
specific consequences to the victim, such as insanity,
impotence, blindness, or loss of a limb. The penalty
varies depending on the severity of the injury. **Note:** This handout is a brief overview and should
not be used as a substitute for legal advice. Please
* **Administering Injurious Substances or Beverages
consult with a legal professional for specific legal
(Article 264):** This crime involves inflicting serious
guidance.
physical injuries by knowingly administering injurious
substances or beverages. The penalty is the same as for
serious physical injuries.
* **Less Serious Physical Injuries (Article 265):**
This crime involves inflicting physical injuries that
incapacitate the victim for labor for 10 days or more.
The penalty is arresto mayor.
* **Slight Physical Injuries and Maltreatment (Article
266):** This crime involves inflicting physical injuries
that incapacitate the victim for labor for less than 10
days. The penalty is arresto menor.

**V. Other Relevant Provisions**

* **Article 250:** Penalty for frustrated parricide,

murder, or homicide.