Article 347 Revised Penal Code

Article 347 of the Revised Penal Code is about Simulation of births, substitution of one child for another and concealment or abandonment of a legitimate child. It is under Chapter One (Simulation Of Births And Usurpation Of Civil Status) of Title Twelve (Crimes Against The Civil Status Of Persons) of the Code.

Simulation of births, substitution of one child for another and concealment or abandonment of a legitimate child

The simulation of births and the substitution of one child for another shall be punished by prision mayor and a fine of not exceeding 1,000 pesos.

The same penalties shall be imposed upon any person who shall conceal or abandon any legitimate child with intent to cause such child to lose its civil status.

Any physician or surgeon or public officer who, in violation of the duties of his profession or office, shall cooperate in the execution of any of the crimes mentioned in the two next preceding paragraphs, shall suffer the penalties therein prescribed and also the penalty of temporary special disqualification.

See also: Article 346 Revised Penal Code