Article 203 Revised Penal Code

Article 203 of the Revised Penal Code is about Who are public officers. It is under Chapter One (Preliminary Provisions) of Title Seven (Crimes Committed By Public Officers) of the Code.

Who are public officers

For the purpose of applying the provisions of this and the preceding titles of this book, any person who, by direct provision of the law, popular election or appointment by competent authority, shall take part in the performance of public functions in the Government of the Philippine Islands, of shall perform in said Government or in any of its branches public duties as an employee, agent or subordinate official, of any rank or class, shall be deemed to be a public officer.

See also: Article 202 Revised Penal Code