and to clarify your move's assertion with the support of the Philippine Constitution particularly Art 3 Section 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.
there is already jurisprudence about the same concept which stated...
xxx These principles notwithstanding, it has been held that a penalty not normally proportionate to the offense MAY be imposed in some instances without violation of the Constitution. This would be allowed, for example, where the OFFENSE HAS BECOME RAMPANT as to require the adoption of a more effective deterrent...xxx
From the Constitutional law book of Isagani Cruz 2007 edition.




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. wla nay concern ang dti ani kay dili mani mao ila mandate.
