16 Questions
What is the crime committed by entering a warship, fort, or naval or military establishment or reservation to obtain confidential information?
Espionage
What is the punishment for treason according to Article 114 of the RPC?
Reclusion temporal to death and a fine not to exceed P20,000 pesos
Who can commit the crime of inciting to war or giving motives for reprisals?
Both public officers or employees and private individuals
What is the crime committed by having correspondence with an enemy country or territory occupied by enemy troops in time of war?
Correspondence with hostile country
What is the crime committed by violating regulations issued by competent authority for the purpose of enforcing neutrality?
Violation of neutrality
What is the crime committed by attempting to flee or go to an enemy country when prohibited by competent authority?
Flight to enemy country
Which of the following is NOT a crime against national security?
Murder
Who can commit the crime of treason?
Any person who owes allegiance to the Government of the Philippine Islands
What is the definition of piracy according to Article 122 of the RPC?
Boarding a vessel without being a member of its complement or a passenger and seizing its cargo or equipment
What is the circumstance under which a crime of piracy is considered qualified piracy according to Article 123 of the RPC?
Whenever the pirates have seized a vessel by boarding or firing upon the same
What is the crime committed by a public officer or employee who detains a person without legal grounds according to Article 124 of the RPC?
Arbitrary detention
What is the period of time within which a public officer or employee must deliver a detained person to the proper judicial authorities if the crime is punishable by light penalties?
12 hours
What is the crime committed by a public officer or employee who delays the release of a prisoner or detention prisoner according to Article 125 of the RPC?
Delaying release
What is the crime committed by a public officer or employee who seizes a vessel or its cargo on the high seas?
Piracy
What is the circumstance under which a crime of qualified piracy is committed according to Article 123 of the RPC?
Whenever the pirates have seized a vessel by boarding or firing upon the same
What is the period of time within which a public officer or employee must deliver a detained person to the proper judicial authorities if the crime is punishable by afflictive or capital penalties?
36 hours
Study Notes
Crimes Against National Security
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Treason: punishing by reclusion temporal to death and a fine not exceeding P20,000 pesos, committed by a person who levies war against the Government of the Philippine Islands or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid or comfort within or outside the Philippines.
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Espionage: committed by a person who, without authority, enters a warship, fort, or naval/military establishment to obtain confidential information, plans, or data related to the Philippines' defense, or by a public officer who discloses such information to a foreign nation.
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Inciting to war or giving motives for reprisals: committed by a public officer or private individual who provokes or gives occasion for a war involving the Philippines or exposes Filipino citizens to reprisals on their persons or property.
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Violation of neutrality: committed by anyone who violates regulations issued for enforcing neutrality during a war in which the Philippine Government is not involved.
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Correspondence with hostile country: committed by a person who has correspondence with an enemy country or territory occupied by enemy troops during a time of war.
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Flight to enemy country: committed by a person who attempts to flee to an enemy country when prohibited by competent authority.
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Piracy and mutiny on the high seas: committed by a person who attacks or seizes a vessel, cargo, or personal belongings of its complement or passengers on the high seas.
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Qualified piracy: committed when piracy is done under certain circumstances, such as boarding or firing upon a vessel, abandoning victims without means of saving themselves, or accompanied by murder, homicide, physical injuries, or rape.
Crimes Against the Fundamental Laws of the State
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Arbitrary detention: committed by a public officer or employee who detains a person without legal grounds.
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Delay in the delivery of detained persons to the proper judicial authorities: committed by a public officer or employee who fails to deliver a detained person to the proper authorities within the specified time period.
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Delaying release: committed by a public officer or employee who delays the performance of a judicial or executive order for the release of a prisoner or detention prisoner, or unduly delays the service of the notice of such order to the prisoner.
This quiz covers crimes against national security, including treason and espionage, and their corresponding penalties and definitions.
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