NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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23 DEC 12 P3 30
SENATE
RECEIVED BY:
S.B. No.
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
DEFINING THE CRIME OF SUBORNATION OF PERJURY, AND AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE "REVISED PENAL CODE"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Revised Penal Code punishes false testimony in criminal proceedings, in 
civil cases, in solemn affirmation, as well as knowingly offering false testimony in 
evidence. However, it does not punish subornation of peijury, which is the crime of 
procuring, persuading, or coercing another person to commit peijury.
Subornation of peijury, particularly when committed by public officers and 
those in power, strikes at the core of justice by undermining the truth-seeking function 
of the legal system. This bill seeks to preserve the integrity of court proceedings and 
maintain public confidence in the fairness and impartiality of the legal process by 
sending a strong message that dishonesty and corruption within the legal system will 
not be tolerated.
Given the potential for greater harm, the proposed bill provides for increased 
penalties when public officers are involved in the coercion and manipulation of 
witnesses. This reflects a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of honesty 
and accountability in the public service.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
RISA HONTIVEROS U 
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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23 DEC 12 P3 30
SENATE
s.B. No. 2512
RECEIVED BY;
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
DEFINING THE CRIME OF SUBORNATION OF PERJURY, AND AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE "REVISED PENAL CODE"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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SECTION 1. Act No. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as 'The Revised Penal
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Code", shall be amended by adding a new Article 184-A thereto, as follows:
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Article 184-A. Subornation of Perjury. - Whoever procures, coerces, or
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otherwise induces another to commit any perjury shall be punished shall be
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punished as guilty of false testimony, and shall suffer the respective penalties
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provided in this section, as if they themselves had given the false testimony:
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Provided, that if the person responsible for the commission of this felony is a
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public officer or employee, or if the testimony results in the institution of a
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criminal action against another, the penalty shall be imposed in its maximum
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period: Provided, further, that the offender shall also suffer a fine not to exceed
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One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) and perpetual absolute disqualification from
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holding any appointive or elective position in the government or in any agency,
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entity, or instrumentality thereof: Provided, finaiiy, that prosecution or
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conviction under this provision shali be without prejudice to a separate action
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for damages."
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Sec. 2. Separabiiity Cause. - If any provision of this Act or the application
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thereof to any person or circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other
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provisions or sections of this Act and the application of such provision or section to
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other persons or circumstances, not affected thereby shali continue to be in fuli force
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and effect.
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Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. - Ail laws, presidential decrees or issuances,
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executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rules or regulations
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contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
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or amended accordingiy.
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Sec. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shali take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of generai circuiation.
Approved,