Jurisdiction on Cases of Marcos Ill-Gotten Wealth

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

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

Law: Executive Order No. 14

Decision Date: May 7, 1986

An executive order establishes the jurisdiction and powers of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) to recover ill-gotten wealth amassed by former President Ferdinand Marcos and his associates, with the Sandiganbayan having exclusive jurisdiction over related civil and criminal cases.

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Jurisdiction and Powers of the PCGG

Empowered to file and prosecute all investigated cases related to ill-gotten wealth under Executive Orders No. 1 and 2.
Authorized to work with the Office of the Solicitor General and other government agencies.
Cases, whether civil or criminal, must be filed exclusively with the Sandiganbayan, which has original and exclusive jurisdiction.

Filing and Nature of Civil and Criminal Cases

Civil suits for restitution, damages, indemnification, or forfeiture may be filed separately and independently from criminal cases.
Civil cases may be proven by a preponderance of evidence with relaxed technical rules of procedure and evidence.

Compulsory Testimony and Exception to Self-Incrimination

No person may refuse to testify or produce evidence on grounds of self-incrimination.
Protection granted against criminal prosecution based on compelled testimony.
Testifying individuals remain liable for perjury or false testimony.

Immunity Provisions

PCGG may grant immunity from criminal prosecution to witnesses who provide necessary testimony about unlawful acquisition of properties.

Suspension of Statutory Time Limitations

Time limits under Sections 2 and 6 of Republic Act No. 1379 on filing cases and rendering judgments do not apply to PCGG cases.

Supremacy of the Executive Order

This Executive Order takes precedence over any other laws or provisions concerning investigation, prosecution, and trial of ill-gotten wealth cases related to the Marcos regime.

Immediate Effectivity

The Executive Order took effect immediately upon issuance on May 7, 1986, ensuring prompt enforcement of its provisions.

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