Case Summary (G.R. No. 213027)
Jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan
- The Sandiganbayan correctly acquired jurisdiction over the case concerning the Malacañang Collection.
- The properties in question were included in the 1991 Petition, specifically referenced in subparagraph (6) of paragraph (9).
- The 1991 Petition categorically alleged that the Malacañang Collection was part of the assets sought for recovery.
- The Sandiganbayan noted that the petition complied with the requirements of the Rules of Court regarding the sufficiency of allegations.
Forfeiture Justification Under R.A. 1379
- The Sandiganbayan ruled that the forfeiture of the Malacañang Collection was justified under R.A. 1379.
- The legitimate income of the Marcoses was determined to be USD 304,372.43, which was grossly disproportionate to the value of the jewelry.
- The presumption of unlawfully acquired property applies when public officials acquire property that is manifestly out of proportion to their lawful income.
Consistency of Requests and Motions
- The Sandiganbayan found no inconsistency between the Republic's Request for Admission and the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment.
- A request for admission can serve as a basis for granting summary judgment if the subject matter is deemed admitted due to a party's failure to respond.
- The Sandiganbayan correctly granted the Republic's Motion for Summary Judgment based on the Marcoses' failure to respond to the Request for Admission.
Due Process Considerations
- The petitioners' claims of lack of due process were deemed belated and unsubstantiated.
- The Marcoses had numerous opportunities to prove the lawful acquisition of the Malacañang Collection throughout the proceedings.
- The complete records of Civil Case No. 0141 were forwarded to the Court, ...continue reading