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What are the elements required for committing espionage under Article 117 by entering without authority?
What are the elements required for committing espionage under Article 117 by entering without authority?
In espionage under Article 117, who can be considered as the offender?
In espionage under Article 117, who can be considered as the offender?
What action by a public officer constitutes espionage under Article 117?
What action by a public officer constitutes espionage under Article 117?
What is the penalty for a public officer committing espionage under Article 117?
What is the penalty for a public officer committing espionage under Article 117?
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Which element is necessary for committing espionage by disclosing information as per Article 117?
Which element is necessary for committing espionage by disclosing information as per Article 117?
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What distinguishes the elements for entering without authority and for disclosing information in espionage under Article 117?
What distinguishes the elements for entering without authority and for disclosing information in espionage under Article 117?
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In the context of espionage and treason, what is the key distinction between the two?
In the context of espionage and treason, what is the key distinction between the two?
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What are the elements required for a violation of Article 118 - Inciting to War or Giving Motives for Reprisals?
What are the elements required for a violation of Article 118 - Inciting to War or Giving Motives for Reprisals?
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What crime is committed when someone has knowledge of treason but does not report it to the proper authority?
What crime is committed when someone has knowledge of treason but does not report it to the proper authority?
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Which offense involves entering a warship, fort, or military reservation?
Which offense involves entering a warship, fort, or military reservation?
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Who cannot be charged with Misprision of Treason?
Who cannot be charged with Misprision of Treason?
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What distinguishes espionage from treason regarding the citizenship of the offender?
What distinguishes espionage from treason regarding the citizenship of the offender?
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How is the offender in the crime of Misprision of Treason punished?
How is the offender in the crime of Misprision of Treason punished?
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Which act would be considered a violation of Article 118 - Inciting to War or Giving Motives for Reprisals?
Which act would be considered a violation of Article 118 - Inciting to War or Giving Motives for Reprisals?
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What penalty is imposed for Misprision of Treason compared to Treason?
What penalty is imposed for Misprision of Treason compared to Treason?
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How do espionage and treason differ in terms of when they can be committed?
How do espionage and treason differ in terms of when they can be committed?
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Which offense involves gathering, transmitting, or losing information respecting the national defense with intent to harm the Republic of the Philippines?
Which offense involves gathering, transmitting, or losing information respecting the national defense with intent to harm the Republic of the Philippines?
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What is the penalty for Espionage?
What is the penalty for Espionage?
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Study Notes
Espionage under Article 117
- Committing espionage by entering without authority requires two elements: (1) entering without authority, and (2) intent to obtain information respecting the national defense.
- The offender can be a public officer or a private individual.
- A public officer commits espionage when, in the performance of official duties, they disclose information respecting the national defense to unauthorized persons.
- The penalty for a public officer committing espionage is imprisonment for 30 years to death.
Key Differences between Espionage and Treason
- Espionage involves gathering, transmitting, or losing information respecting the national defense with intent to harm the Republic of the Philippines, while treason involves waging war or adhering to enemies, giving them aid or comfort.
- Espionage can be committed by anyone, regardless of citizenship, while treason can only be committed by a Filipino citizen.
Article 118 - Inciting to War or Giving Motives for Reprisals
- This offense involves inciting or giving motives for reprisals or assisting foreign enemies.
- The act of inciting war or giving motives for reprisals is a violation of Article 118.
Misprision of Treason
- Failure to report knowledge of treason to the proper authority is a crime known as Misprision of Treason.
- The offender in Misprision of Treason is punished with imprisonment for 12 years to 20 years.
- A public officer cannot be charged with Misprision of Treason.
Key Offenses and Penalties
- Espionage: imprisonment for 30 years to death.
- Misprision of Treason: imprisonment for 12 years to 20 years.
- Treason: reclusion perpetua to death.
- Entering a warship, fort, or military reservation without authority: imprisonment for 6 years to 10 years.
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Test your knowledge on the elements of committing espionage under Article 117 (1) of entering without authority to obtain confidential information regarding the defense of the Philippines. Explore the requirements and scenarios related to this offense.
