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Article 291

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

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Revealing secrets with abuse of office.-The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding 500 pesos shall be imposed upon any manager, employee, or servant who, in such capacity, shall learn the secrets of his...

Official text — Act No. 3815

Revealing secrets with abuse of office.-The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding 500 pesos shall be imposed upon any manager, employee, or servant who, in such capacity, shall learn the secrets of his principal or master and shall reveal such secrets.

Source: lawphil.net (Act No. 3815 as amended)

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