Article 174 Revised Penal Code

Article 174 of the Revised Penal Code is about False medical certificates, false certificates of merits or service, etc. It is under Chapter One (Forgeries) of Title Four (Crimes Against Public Interest) of the Code.

False medical certificates, false certificates of merits or service, etc

The penalties of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not to exceed P1,000 pesos shall be imposed upon:

1. Any physician or surgeon who, in connection, with the practice of his profession, shall issue a false certificate; and

2. Any public officer who shall issue a false certificate of merit of service, good conduct or similar circumstances.

The penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any private person who shall falsify a certificate falling within the classes mentioned in the two preceding subdivisions.

See also: Article 173 Revised Penal Code