Unlawful appointments, A244 Revised Penal Code
1. Concept Article 244. Any public officer who shall knowingly nominate or appoint to any public office any person lacking the legal qualifications therefor, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code) a. Public officer “Public officer” –refers to any person who, by…