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Dec 1, 2014 forfeiture ill-gotten wealth jurisdiction presidential commission good governance

Upholding Forfeiture Jurisdiction Over Ill-Gotten Wealth Hidden Abroad

Philippine courts retain jurisdiction over forfeiture cases involving ill-gotten wealth even when assets are hidden in foreign jurisdictions.

Jul 21, 2006 behest loans ombudsman anti-graft ra 3019 pcgg government assets

Behest Loans and the Ombudsman's Discretion: When Courts Refuse to Intervene

The Supreme Court affirms the Ombudsman's dismissal of behest loan charges against DBP officials, underscoring the wide discretion given to the Ombudsman in determining probable cause.

Nov 24, 1999 falsification criminal law public documents good faith defense sandiganbayan revised penal code

Falsification of Public Documents: When Good Faith Fails as a Defense

Good faith may defend falsification charges, but it must be proven. Resoso v. Sandiganbayan shows why authorization and documentation matter.

May 10, 1998 corporate law by-laws corporation code sec litigation philippines

Failure to File Corporate By-Laws: Not Automatic Dissolution in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that failing to file corporate by-laws on time does not automatically dissolve a corporation.