Counterfeiting The Great Seal Of The Government Of The Philippine Islands, Forging The Signature Or Stamp Of The Chief Executive
On Criminal Law
ART.161.
ACTS PUNISHABLE:
1. Forging the great seal of the Government;
2. Forging the signature of the President; or
3. Forging the stamp of the President.
NOTE:
When the signature of the President is forged, it is not falsification but forging of
signature under this article.
When the signature of the president is forged, the crime committed is covered by this
provision and not falsification of public document.
ACTS PUNISHABLE:
1. Forging the great seal of the Government;
2. Forging the signature of the President; or
3. Forging the stamp of the President.
NOTE:
When the signature of the President is forged, it is not falsification but forging of
signature under this article.
When the signature of the president is forged, the crime committed is covered by this
provision and not falsification of public document.
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