Article 183 Revised Penal Code

Article 183 of the Revised Penal Code is about False testimony in other cases and perjury in solemn affirmation. It is under Chapter Two (Other Falsities) of Title Four (Crimes Against Public Interest) of the Code.

False testimony in other cases and perjury in solemn affirmation.

The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person, who knowingly makes untruthful statements and not being included in the provisions of the next preceding articles, shall testify under oath, or make an affidavit, upon any material matter before a competent person authorized to administer an oath in cases in which the law so requires.

Any person who, in case of a solemn affirmation made in lieu of an oath, shall commit any of the falsehoods mentioned in this and the three preceding articles of this section, shall suffer the respective penalties provided therein.

See also: Article 182 Revised Penal Code