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PD 970 Section 2

Section 2

SEC. 2. Disposition of the Prohibited Articles. The disposition of the literature, films, prints, engravings, sculptures, paintings, or other materials involved in the violation referred to in Section 1 hereof shall be governed by the following rules: "a. Upon conviction of the offender, to be forfeited in favor of the government to be destroyed. "b. Where the criminal case against any violator of this decree results in an acquittal, the rebellious or seditious literature, films, prints, engravings, sculpture, paintings or other materials and articles involved in the violation referred to in Section 1 hereof shall nevertheless be forfeited in favor of the government "1. Those who shall publicly expound or proclaim doctrines openly rebellious or seditious; "2. The authors of rebellious or seditious literature, published with their knowledge in any form; the editors publishing such literature; and the owners/operators of the establishment selling the same; "3. Those who, in theaters, fairs, cinematographs or any other place, exhibit rebellious or seditious plays, scenes, acts or shows which incite or tend to incite rebellion or sedition; and "4. Those who shall sell, give away or exhibit films, prints, engravings, sculptures, or literatures which are rebellious or seditious in character.

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CitationPD 970 Section 2 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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