TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 9*78
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE FORFEITURE LAW, TO PROVIDE A FIXED PERCENTAGE OF THE 
VALUE OF FORFEITED PROPERTIES IN CORRUPTION CASES AS 
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
By constitutional mandate, the Office of the Ombudsman was created through 
Republic Act 6770, otherwise known as "The Ombudsman Act of 1989." Popularly 
known as the government's watchdog, the Office of the Ombudsman performs a 
major role in the government's fight against graft and corruption. It is the 
constitutional accountability authority in government with full powers to exercise 
extraordinary oversight and investigative authority over actions of all public officials 
and employees. However, the limited resources as well as the lack of personnel 
affect the resolution and disposition of cases.
This proposed bill seeks to assist the Office of the Ombudsman in the 
fulfillment of its mandate by providing additional funding to the said constitutional 
office thru the grant of a share in any property forfeited in favor of the State under 
Republic Act No. 1379, otherwise known as the Forfeiture Law.


This measure shall provide a mechanism wherein thirty (30%) of the value of 
forfeited assets shall be used as funding for the Office of the Ombudsman that will 
assist the continued progress of cases and help in effectively performing its functions 
and responsibilities. The percentage method will also ensure that the additional 
funding will not result to any revenue loss on the part of the national government.
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 978
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25 AUG-6 A9:14
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE FORFEITURE LAW, TO PROVIDE A FIXED PERCENTAGE OF THE 
VALUE OF FORFEITED PROPERTIES IN CORRUPTION CASES AS 
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Sec. 6 of Republic Act No. 1379 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 6. Judgment. If the respondent is unable to 
show to the satisfaction of the court that he has lawfully 
acquired the property in question, then the court shall 
declare such property forfeited in favor of the State, and by 
virtue of such judgment the property aforesaid shall become 
property of the State: PROVIDED, THAT THIRTY 
PERCENT (30%) OF THE VALUE OF SUCH PROPERTY 
FORFEITED IN A FINAL AND EXECUTORY ORDER OF 
THE COURT SHALL BE EARMARKED AS ADDITIONAL 
FUNDING IN FAVOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE 
OMBUDSMAN: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT IF THE 
PROPERTY IS NOT IN CASH IT SHALL BE SOLD AT 
PUBLIC AUCTION AND THE PROCEEDS THEREOF, 
AFTER DEDUCTING THE THIRTY PERCENT (30%)


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FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN , SHALL
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ACCRUE TO THE GENERAL FUND. No judgment shall be
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rendered within six months before any general election or
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within three months before any special election. The Court
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may, in addition, refer the case to the corresponding
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Executive Department for administrative or criminal action,
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or both."
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Sec. 2. Separability Clause. - Any portion or provisions of this Act that may be
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declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other
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portions and provisions hereof as long as such remaining portions or provisions can
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still subsist and be given effect in their entirety
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Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations
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and administrative regulations, or any parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby
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revoked, repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in two (2) national papers of general circulation.
Approved,