MEMORANDUM

FOR : Atty. George Habacon

FROM : Kim Airo B Gonzales

DATE : February 21, 2022

THESIS OUTLINE

TOPIC: Is the rationale of Articles 202 and 341 of the Revised Penal Code
Address the system of prostitution in the Philippines?

TITLE:

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION AND THE PROBLEM

a) Definition of Prostitution and White Slave Trade
b) Relationship of Articles 202 and 341 of RPC
c) History of prostitution in the Philippines
d) Why is it a problem
e) Prostitution as a crime

CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

a) Philippine articles and related literature discussing the necessity of
revisiting the effectiveness or sufficiency of Articles 202 and 341
of RPC
b) Decriminalization and legalization of prostitution in foreign
countries
c) Whether or not prostitution should be decriminalize and legalize
under the Philippine jurisdiction
d) Data showing ineffectiveness of RPC provisions 202 and 341
e) A more effective approach in dealing with prostitution in
Philippines
CHAPTER III. METHOD AND PROCEDURES
a) The methodology that will be use for this study are descriptive
method through survey, wherein data and information will be
gathered on matters related to prostitution, whether it decreased or
increased in a given period
b) The historical method. Pieces of evidence from the past events and
experiences will also be considered in this study

CHAPTER IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

a) Tabulation of gathered data and interpretation of the tables
presented

CHAPTER V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONNS AND RECOMMENDATION

a) The insufficiency and lack of responsiveness of article 202 and 341
of the RPC as a remedy for prostitution in the Philippines
b) Decriminalize but not legalize prostitution in the Philippines.
Moreover, provide legal protection and support services for the
victims of prostitution and shift the criminal liability to those who
exploit people in prostitution.