What act constitutes exploitation of minors involving dangerous feats, and what is the penalty?
Exploitation of minors is committed by causing any boy or girl under sixteen years of age to perform any dangerous feat of balancing, physical strength, or contortion (Article 278, Revised Penal Code). This aims to protect minors from hazardous and exploitative performances. The penalty imposed for this act is prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000).
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