Republic of the Philippines

Summary

Republic of the Philippines Republic Act No. 18

The penalty of reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon any person who, being entrusted with the custody of a minor person, shall deliberately fail to restore the latter to his parents or guardians."
Section 5. Article two hundred and seventy-one of the Revised Penal Code should be amended to read as follows:
"Article 271. Inducing a minor to abandon his home. – The penalty of prision correccional and a fine not exceeding seven hundred pesos shall be imposed upon anyone who shall induce a minor to abandon the home of his parents or guardians or the persons entrusted with his custody.
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