Penalty Clause.
Section 9
SEC. 9. Penalty Clause. - A person who violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than six (6) years but not more than twelve (12) years, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) but not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000), or both, at the discretion of the court. In addition, if the offender is a government official or employee, he shall suffer the penalties provided under civil service laws, rules and regulations.