This document lists 21 special penal laws in the Philippines that address issues such as arson, child pornography, graft and corruption, human trafficking, sexual harassment, torture, cybercrime, and terrorism. Some of the laws have been amended or updated in recent years to strengthen penalties, expand definitions, or address emerging issues. The laws cover a wide range of criminal offenses to help protect citizens and promote public welfare.
This document lists 21 special penal laws in the Philippines that address issues such as arson, child pornography, graft and corruption, human trafficking, sexual harassment, torture, cybercrime, and terrorism. Some of the laws have been amended or updated in recent years to strengthen penalties, expand definitions, or address emerging issues. The laws cover a wide range of criminal offenses to help protect citizens and promote public welfare.
This document lists 21 special penal laws in the Philippines that address issues such as arson, child pornography, graft and corruption, human trafficking, sexual harassment, torture, cybercrime, and terrorism. Some of the laws have been amended or updated in recent years to strengthen penalties, expand definitions, or address emerging issues. The laws cover a wide range of criminal offenses to help protect citizens and promote public welfare.
1. Anti-Arson Law (PD 1613, as amended by PD 1744)
2. Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (RA 9775) 3. Anti-Fencing Law of 1979 (PD 1612) 4. Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019, as amended) 5. Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 (RA 8049, as amended by RA 11053) 6. Anti-Hijacking Law (RA 6235) 7. Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (RA 9995) 8. Anti-Plunder Act (RA 7659) 9. Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (RA 7877) 10. Anti-Torture Act of 2009 (RA 9745) 11. Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (RA 9208, as amended) 12. Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262) 13. Bouncing Checks Law (BP 22) 14. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165, as amended by RA 10640) 15. Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (RA 10591) 16. Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175) 17. Human Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372) 18. New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016 (RA 10883) 19. Obstruction of Justice Law (PD 1829) 20. Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act (RA 7610) 21. Anti-Terrorism Act (RA 11479)