Section 11
SEC. 11. All finally convicted able-bodied male prisoners may be compelled to work in and about prisons, jails, public buildings, grounds, roads and other public works of the Insular Government, the provinces, or the municipalities, under general regulations to be prescribed by the Director of Prisons, with the approval of the Secretary of Public Instruction: Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to persons over sixty years of age: And Provided further, That all prisoners who continue in prison pending a determination of their appeals may be compelled to police their cells, hygienic or sanitary reasons: And provided further, That finally convicted female prisoners may be assigned to work suitable to their sex and physical condition.