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Article 329. Other mischiefs. - The mischiefs not included in the next preceding article shall be punished:

1. By arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods, if the value of the damage caused exceeds Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000);

2. By arresto mayor in its minimum and medium periods, if such value is over Forty thousand pesos (P40,000) but does not exceed Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000); and

3) By arresto menor or a fine of not less than the value of the damage caused and not more than Forty thousand pesos (P40,000), if the amount involved does not exceed Forty thousand pesos (P40,000) or cannot be estimated.


Mischiefs not included in Art. 328 are punished according to the
value of the damage caused.

Ex. scattering human excrement in public building, killing of cow as an act of revenge, A servant who released bird from cage as act of hate against owner

If the amount involved cannot be estimated, the penalty of arresto menor of fine not exceeding P200 is fixed by law.

People v Dumlao, 38 OG 3715:
When several persons scattered coconut remnants which contained human excrement on the stairs and floor of the municipal building, including its interior, the crime committed is malicious mischief under Art. 329.