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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Office of the Ombudsman performs a major role in the government's 
fight against graft and corruption, However, the limited resources as well as the 
lack of personnel affect the resolution and disposition of cases, 
This 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 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. 
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This measure is a consolidated/substituted bill drafted by the Committee 
on Justice and Human Rights during the 14th Congress. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 238 9 
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, INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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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%) 
for the office of the ombudsman, shall accrue to the general fund. No 
judgment shall be rendered within six months before any general election 
or within three months before any special election. The Court may, in 
addition, refer the case to the corresponding Executive Department for 
administrative or criminal action, or both." 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - Any portion or provisions of this Act that 
may be declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying 
other portions an d provisions hereof as long as such remainin g portions or 
provisions can still subsist and be given effect in their entirety 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations and administrative regulations, or any parts thereof inconsistent 
herewith are hereby revoked, repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its· publication in two (2) national papers of general circulation. 
Approved,