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Practice question: Title XII – Crimes Against the Civil Status of Persons

Multiple Choice Hard

Practice question

A hospital physician knowingly cooperates in a proved criminal child substitution in violation of professional duties. The physician argues that only the person physically carrying the child can face the article’s special professional consequence. Which wording matters?
  1. The express qualifying cooperation by a physician or surgeon in violation of professional duties
  2. Only carrying the child is ever relevant
  3. Professional cooperation is categorically exempt
  4. Only the hospital logo determines liability
  5. No professional disqualification is stated

Legal references

  • RA10951 Section90, amended Article347, child substitution and concealment: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2017/ra_10951_2017.html

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