Article 244 Revised Penal Code
Article 244 of the Revised Penal Code is about Unlawful appointments. It is under Chapter Six (Other Offenses Or Irregularities By Public Officers) of Title Seven (Crimes Committed By Public Officers) of the Code.
Unlawful appointments
Any public officer who shall knowingly nominate or appoint to any public office any person lacking the legal qualifications therefor, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos.
See also: Article 243 Revised Penal Code