No felony shall be imposed. be punishable by any penalty not prescribed by law prior to its commission.
Revised Penal Code · Penalties in General
Penalties that may be imposed
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
No felony shall be imposed. be punishable by any penalty not prescribed by law prior to its commission.
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.