PART I

1. Distinctions between correctional, afflictive and divisible penalties

Correctional penalties Afflictive penalties Divisible penalties

Prision correccional, arresto
mayor, suspension, destierro
Reclusion perpetua, reclusion Divisible penalties are those that
temporal, perpetual or have fixed duration and are
temporary absolute divisible into three periods
disqualification, perpetual or
temporary special
disqualification, prision mayor

2. Article 26: Fine When afflictive, correctional, or light penalty. A fine, whether imposed as a single
or as an alternative penalty, shall be considered an afflictive penalty, if it exceeds 6,000 pesos; a
correctional penalty, if it does not exceed 6,000 pesos but not less than 200 pesos; and a light penalty, if
it be less than 200 pesos.

3. Three-fold purpose of penalty

Retribution or expiation The penalty is commensurate with the gravity of the offense.
Correction or reformation as shown by the rules which regulate the execution of the penalties
consisting in deprivation of liberty.
Social defense shown by its inflexible severity to recidivists and habitual delinquents.