Republic of the Philippines

Technological University of the Philippines

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

Name : BAUTISTA, RAFAEL ANGELO S.

Course : BGT-AT
Subject : PRP2
Subject Professor : ELLAINE CARPIO - AMARO
Semester : FIRST
School Year : 2020 -2021
School Affiliated : TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF
THE PHILIPPINES - MANILA

Insight for Topic:

THE CRIMINAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

I. Summary
The Revised Penal Code took effect on January 1, 1932. It is composed of
two parts. Book One of the Revised Penal Code provides the general provisions
on the application of the law, and the general principles of criminal law. It defines
felonies and circumstances which affect criminal liability, justifying circumstances
and circumstances which exempt, mitigate or aggravate criminal liability, and
defines the classification, duration, and effects of criminal penalties. Finally, it
provides for the extinction and survival of criminal and civil liabilities in crimes.
Then the book Two of the Revised Penal Code on the other hand defines the
specific crimes and the penalties imposable for each crime. Crimes are classified
into crimes against national security (such as treason, espionage and piracy),
crimes against the fundamental laws of the state (rebellion, coup d'état, sedition
and public disorders), crimes against public interest (counterfeiting of currency,
falsification of public documents), crimes against public morals, crimes committed
by public officers, crimes against persons (parricide, murder, physical injuries,
rape), crimes against security (kidnapping), and crimes against property (robbery,
theft), among others. Criminal negligence is also an offense under the Revised
Penal Code. Under the Revised Penal Code, acts and omissions punishable by
law are called felonies. Thus, to be considered as a felony there must be an act or
omission.
II. Impact of the Study
The purpose of this Code is to make us aware about these laws. It is the
primary set of statutes that define criminal offenses and procedures in the state.
Although penal code sections provide the formal definition of a criminal offense,
court case law, legislative history and jury instructions offer further guidance as to
how particular sections apply.

III. Conclusion
All things considered, Victims of criminal harassment, according to the
limited information collected for this study, are marginalized during the prosecution
process, are rarely interviewed by Crown counsel and even if they are interviewed
are rarely consulted about how they think the case should proceed. This certainly
has a negative impact on their experience of the criminal justice intervention and
may also reduce the ability of the prosecution to obtain a good result. Where
specially trained police or victim service workers were available, victims said they
found a positive difference.

IV. Recommendation
It is clearly recommended that victim service/victim witness services be
made available as widely as possible. Early information indicates that such
services can make a significant contribution both to enhancing the experience of
victims during the criminal justice process, and to the preparation of stronger
cases