Article 340 Revised Penal Code

Article 340 of the Revised Penal Code is about Corruption of minors. It is under Chapter Three (Seduction, Corruption Of Minors And White Slave Trade) of Title Eleven (Crimes Against Chastity) of the Code.

Corruption of minors

Any person who shall promote or facilitate the prostitution or corruption of persons underage to satisfy the lust of another, shall be punished by prision mayor, and if the culprit is a pubic officer or employee, including those in government-owned or controlled corporations, he shall also suffer the penalty of temporary absolute disqualification. (As amended by Batas Pambansa Blg. 92).

See also: Article 339 Revised Penal Code