Jurisdiction on Marcos Ill-Gotten Wealth Cases

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 14: Jurisdiction on Marcos Ill-Gotten Wealth Cases

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Title Supreme Court: Jurisdiction on Marcos Ill-Gotten Wealth Cases

Law: Executive Order No. 14

Decision Date: May 7, 1986

Corazon C. Aquino's Executive Order No. 14 empowers the Presidential Commission on Good Government to investigate and prosecute cases involving the ill-gotten wealth of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos and his associates, ensuring exclusive jurisdiction with the Sandiganbayan and allowing for civil and criminal actions to proceed independently.

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Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan

All civil and criminal cases initiated by the PCGG related to ill-gotten wealth must be filed exclusively with the Sandiganbayan.
Sandiganbayan has original jurisdiction over these cases, ensuring specialized and focused judicial handling.

Civil Suits and Procedures

Civil actions such as restitution, damages, forfeiture, and other claims linked to ill-gotten wealth may be pursued independently from criminal cases.
These civil cases may be proven by a preponderance of evidence rather than the stricter criminal standard.
Technical procedural and evidentiary rules may be relaxed to facilitate the recovery process.

Compulsion to Testify and Privilege Against Self-Incrimination

No individual can refuse to testify or produce documents on the basis that it might incriminate them.
Persons compelled to testify are protected from criminal prosecution based on the compelled testimony but are liable for perjury if they provide false testimony.
Administrative proceedings may still be pursued despite immunity from criminal charges.

Grant of Immunity

PCGG has the authority to grant immunity from criminal prosecution to witnesses whose testimony is critical in proving illegal acquisition of wealth.
This is to encourage cooperation and uncover the full extent of ill-gotten properties.

Suspension of Statutory Time Limitations

The time restrictions on filing cases and delivering judgments under Sections 2 and 6 of Republic Act No. 1379 do not apply to PCGG cases.
This ensures no procedural time bars hinder the recovery of ill-gotten wealth.

Supremacy of This Executive Order

In matters concerning investigation, prosecution, and trial of ill-gotten wealth cases, this Executive Order supersedes any conflicting laws or provisions.

Effectivity

The Order is effective immediately upon issuance to expedite actions related to the recovery efforts.

This Executive Order establishes a robust legal and procedural framework for the PCGG to efficiently pursue recovery of ill-gotten wealth, balancing the need for expediency, fairness, and comprehensive legal tools.

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