Article 183False testimony in other cases and perjury in solemn affirmation
ELI5— what this means for you
Perjury is making a false statement under oath or affidavit on a material matter before a competent officer. Common in sworn statements (salaysay), affidavits, and court testimony.
Key point
Lying in a sworn statement (sinumpaang salaysay) is perjury — a crime.
Official text — Act No. 3815
False testimony in other cases and perjury in solemn affirmation.
-The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person who, knowingly making untruthful statements and not being included in the provisions of the next preceding articles, shall testify under oath, or make an affidavit, upon any material matter before a competent person authorized to administer an oath in cases in which the law so requires.
Any person who, in case of a solemn affirmation made in lieu of an oath, shall commit any of the falsehoods mentioned in this and the three preceding articles of this section, shall suffer the respective penalties provided therein.
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