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Article 10

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal Code

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Special laws (like RA 9165 Dangerous Drugs Act, RA 9262 VAWC) have their own penalties. The RPC's general rules on circumstances and penalties apply to special laws only when the special law explicitly provides for it.

Official text — Act No. 3815

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