Article 136 Revised Penal Code

Article 136 of the Revised Penal Code is about Conspiracy and proposal to commit coup d’etat, rebellion or insurrection. It is under Chapter One (Rebellion, Sedition And Disloyalty) of Title Three (Crimes Against Public Order) of the Code.

Conspiracy and proposal to commit coup d’etat, rebellion or insurrection.

The conspiracy and proposal to commit coup d’etat shall be punished by prision mayor in minimum period and a fine which shall not exceed eight thousand pesos (P8,000.00).

The conspiracy and proposal to commit rebellion or insurrection shall be punished respectively, by prision correccional in its maximum period and a fine which shall not exceed five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) and by prision correccional in its medium period and a fine not exceeding two thousand pesos (P2,000.00). (As amended by R.A. 6968, approved October 24, 1990).

See also: Article 135 Revised Penal Code