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Article. 174. False medical certificates, false certificates of merits or service, etc. - The penalties of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not to exceed Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000) shall be imposed upon:

1. Any physician or surgeon who, in connection with the practice of his profession, shall issue a false certificate; and

2. Any public officer who shall issue a false certificate of merit of service, good conduct, or similar circumstances,"

The penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any private person who shall falsify a certificate falling within the classes mentioned in the two (2) preceding subdivisions.

PERSONS LIABLE:
1. A physician or surgeon who, in connection with the practice of his profession, issued a false certificate which refers to the illness or injury of a person.
2. A public officer who issued a false certificate of merit of service, good conduct, or similar circumstances. Ex. Certificate of residence
3. A private individual who falsified a certificate under (1) and (2).