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NR # 2560
REF. NO.
NR # 2560
REF. NO.
Rodriguez said if the subject offense is punishable both under the Omnibus Election Code and the Revised Penal Code, then the same shall be prosecuted separately and concurrently under the two laws. Further, if the person found guilty is a foreigner, he shall be deported after his service of the imposed prison term. Under the bill, additional amendments shall include if the offender is a prisoner illegally released, the penalty of reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon the parties required by law to keep the said prisoner in jail. Rodriguez said the maximum penalties shall also be imposed upon any officer or employee of the COMELEC, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Police Force, Special Force, home Defense Forces, Barangay Self-Defense Units and all other para-military units, for both election offenses committed with violence and for other election offenses. (30) lvc