ART.274

ELEMENTS:
1. That the offender compels a debtor to work for him, either as
    household servant or farm laborer;
2. That it is against the debtor’s will; and
3. That the purpose is to require or enforce the payment of a debt.


RA 9231: ANTI-CHILD LABOR ACT OF 2003

RA 9231 amended RA 7160 by imposing heavier penalties on parents,
guardians and employers of children 18 yrs. and below who commit any of
the following acts:
   1. Using, procuring or offering the child for purposes of
      prostitution or pornographic activities;
   2. Using, procuring or offering the child for illicit activities,
      such as trafficking of drugs and other illegal substances;
   3. Making the child work in hazardous working conditions;
   4. Subjecting the child to various forms of slavery as defined in
      RA 9208, incl. Trafficking of children, recruitment of child
      soldiers, etc.