Article 272 Revised Penal Code
Article 272 of the Revised Penal Code is about Slavery. It is under Chapter One (Crimes Against Liberty) of Title Nine (Crimes Against Personal Liberty And Security) of the Code.
Slavery
The penalty of prision mayor and a fine of not exceeding 10,000 pesos shall be imposed upon anyone who shall purchase, sell, kidnap or detain a human being for the purpose of enslaving him.
If the crime be committed for the purpose of assigning the offended party to some immoral traffic, the penalty shall be imposed in its maximum period.
See also: Article 271 Revised Penal Code
