The penalties of arresto mayor, suspension in its minimum and medium periods and public censure shall be imposed upon any public officer who shall accept gifts offered to him by reason of his office.
Revised Penal Code · Malfeasance and Misfeasance in Office
Indirect bribery
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
The penalties of arresto mayor, suspension in its minimum and medium periods and public censure shall be imposed upon any public officer who shall accept gifts offered to him by reason of his office.
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.