Article 178Using fictitious name and concealing true name
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Using fictitious name and concealing true name.
Official text — Act No. 3815
Using fictitious name and concealing true name.
-The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not to exceed 500 pesos shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the execution of a judgment or causing damage.
Any person who conceals his true name and other personal circumstances shall be punished by arresto menor or a fine not to exceed 200 pesos.
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