Forfeiture of Unlawfully Acquired Public Property

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Republic Act No. 1379: Forfeiture of Unlawfully Acquired Public Property

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Forfeiture of Unlawfully Acquired Public Property

Law: Republic Act No. 1379

Decision Date: Jun 18, 1955

The Law of Forfeiture of Ill-Gotten Wealth allows for the forfeiture of unlawfully acquired property by public officers or employees in the Philippines, with a presumption of guilt if the property is significantly disproportionate to their salary and income, and provides a process for investigation, petition, and hearing to determine the legitimacy of the acquisition.

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