Revised Penal Code · Other Falsities

Article 179

Illegal use of uniforms or insignia

Unamended since 1930

Current text, as of October 15, 2026

The penalty ot arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly and improperly make use of insignia, uniforms or dress pertaining to an office not held by such person or to a class of persons of Which he is not a member.

SECTION TWO.-False testimony

Consolidated by Alleba from the 1930 text of Act No. 3815 (Lawphil) and the amending Republic Acts in our library. Amendments made by Presidential Decrees, Batas Pambansa or executive orders are not yet included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.