Article 240 Revised Penal Code
Article 240 of the Revised Penal Code is about Usurpation of executive functions. It is under Chapter Six (Other Offenses Or Irregularities By Public Officers) of Title Seven (Crimes Committed By Public Officers) of the Code.
Usurpation of executive functions
Any judge who shall assume any power pertaining to the executive authorities, or shall obstruct the latter in the lawful exercise of their powers, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor in its medium period to prision correccional in its minimum period.
See also: Article 239 Revised Penal Code