Legal Insights

Managerial Responsibility in Government Procurement: Defining the Sandiganbayan’s Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court clarifies that GOCC managers, regardless of salary grade, fall under Sandiganbayan jurisdiction for procurement offenses.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over GOCC Managers: Procurement Delay Case

Supreme Court clarifies Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over GOCC managers regardless of salary grade, in a government procurement delay case.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Ill-Gotten Wealth and Lease Contract Validity

Supreme Court rules Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over lease contract nullity involving alleged ill-gotten wealth, affirming state ownership of Paoay properties.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Private Individuals in Marcos Ill-Gotten Wealth Cases

The Supreme Court rules the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over private individuals in cases involving recovery of Marcos ill-gotten wealth.

Defining Manager Expands Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Graft Cases Involving Government Owned Corporations

Supreme Court clarifies that narrowly, citing a dictionary definition that referred to one who has charge of a corporation and control of its businesses or branch establishments. The Supreme Court, ho

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction: Private vs Public Corporations in the Philippines

When does the Sandiganbayan have jurisdiction over corporate officers? Learn from the Morales ruling on private vs public corporations.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Local Officials Violating the Auditing Code

Supreme Court clarifies Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over local officials below Salary Grade 27 charged with Auditing Code violations.

Defining Public Officer When Private Sector Representatives Face Graft Charges

Supreme Court ruling on when private sector board members are public officers under the Anti-Graft Law and Sandiganbayan jurisdiction.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Local Officials: When Does the Court Have Authority

Explains when the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over local officials below Salary Grade 27, based on the Supreme Court ruling in People v. Sandiganbayan (G.R. No. 167304).

Public Office and Falsification: Understanding Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction

Explaining when the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over falsification cases involving public officials, based on Pactolin v. Sandiganbayan (G.R. No. 161455).

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Falsification by Public Officials Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies when the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over falsification cases and how public officials may be convicted under the RPC.

Protecting State Assets: Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over PCGG Sequestration of Ill-Gotten Wealth

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Sandiganbayan, not the SEC, has jurisdiction over cases involving sequestered ill-gotten wealth.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction: Defining Government-Owned Corporations and Official Authority in Graft Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court defined government-owned corporations and official authority for Sandiganbayan jurisdiction in graft cases.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Sequestered Assets in Partition Disputes

When a sequestered corporation's property shrinks in a partition case, the Sandiganbayan—not ordinary courts—has jurisdiction to protect it.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction in Malversation and Illegal Use of Public Funds: The Barriga Doctrine on Conspiracy

Learn when the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over malversation and illegal use of public funds, even if the accused is not an accountable officer, based on the Barriga ruling.

Protecting Homebuyers: Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Sequestered Properties

Learn how the Supreme Court affirmed the Sandiganbayan's jurisdiction over cases involving sequestered properties, protecting homebuyers and the public interest.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Sequestered Assets: The Del Moral Ruling

Explaining when the Sandiganbayan can annul an RTC ruling affecting sequestered corporations, and what this means for PCGG cases.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over GOCC Subsidiaries: The Alas Doctrine

Explaining People v. Alas: why officers of government-owned corporations incorporated under the Corporation Code fall under Sandiganbayan jurisdiction.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over City Councilors: The Inding Doctrine on Salary Grades

The Supreme Court clarifies when the Sandiganbayan, not lower courts, has jurisdiction over local officials charged with graft — regardless of salary grade.

Shareholder Rights vs PCGG Authority: Jurisdiction in Corporate Disputes Involving Government Assets

Supreme Court clarifies Sandiganbayan jurisdiction limits in corporate disputes involving sequestered assets and stockholder pre-emptive rights.

Jurisdiction Over PNP Officers: Salary Grade Thresholds and Retroactive Application in Criminal Cases

Explaining Escobal v. Garchitorena on Sandiganbayan jurisdiction, salary grade thresholds, and retroactive application of R.A. 7975.

Public vs Private Funds: Defining AFP-RSBS and the Reach of Anti-Graft Laws

The Supreme Court clarifies when military pension funds are public funds, affecting Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over graft cases.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction in Obstruction of Justice Cases: The "In Relation to Office" Requirement

When does the Sandiganbayan have jurisdiction over obstruction of justice cases? The Soller ruling explains the "in relation to office" test.

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction in Plunder Cases Salary Grade Threshold Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court clarifies Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over plunder cases involving salary grade thresholds and public officers.