What are the elements and penalties for a public officer found guilty of Unlawful appointments?
A public officer commits Unlawful appointments if they knowingly nominate or appoint a person to a public office who lacks the necessary legal qualifications for that position (Article 244, Revised Penal Code). The required element here is the public officer’s knowledge that the appointee is unqualified according to law. The penalty for this offense is arresto mayor and a fine that shall not exceed Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000). This provision aims to ensure that only legally qualified individuals are placed in public positions.
02 November 2025
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