Abandonment of minor by person entrusted with his custody, A277 Revised Penal Code

1. Concept Abandonment of minor by person entrusted with his custody – refers to the crime committed by those who have been given the charge over the rearing or education of a minor and they deliver said minor to a public institution or other persons without the consent of the one who entrusted such child to his care or in the absence of the latter, without the consent of the proper authorities.   a. Legal basis Art. 277. Abandonment of minor by person entrusted with his custody x x x - The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (₱100,000) shall be imposed upon anyone who, having charge off the rearing or education of a minor, shall deliver said minor to a public institution or other persons, without the consent of the one who entrusted such child to his care or in the absence of the latter, without the consent of the proper authorities. x x x (As amended by R.A. 10951) (Revised Penal Code) b. P.D. 603 Art. 59. Crimes. – Criminal liability shall attach to any parent who: x x x (2) Abandons the child under such circumstances as to deprive him of the love, care and protection he needs. x x x (4) Neglects the child by not giving him the education which the family's station in life and financial conditions permit. (5) Fails or refuses, without justifiable grounds, to enroll the child as required by Article 72. (P.D. 603, Child and Youth Welfare Code) Article 277 of the Revised Penal Code is a (possible) counterpart to the above provision...