NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS "AN ACT DECLARING FORFEITURE IN FAVOR OF THE STATE ANY 
PROPERTY FOUND TO HAVE BEEN UNLAWFULLY ACQUIRED BY ANY PUBLIC 
OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEEDINGS 
THEREFOR" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 27, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that "The State shall 
maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective 
measures against graft and corruption." At the forefront of this mandate is the Office 
of the Ombudsman, as the prime anti-corruption agency. However, it is challenged 
due to scarce financial and human resources. The inability to fast-track corruption 
cases remains detrimental to the government's operations. There is a global crisis of 
corruption that needs to be addressed.
This measure aims to provide support to the Office of the Ombudsman in 
fulfilling its mandate by providing additional resources through the grant of a share in 
any property forfeited in favor of the State under Republic Act 1379, or thenForfeiture 
LawF
In view of strengthening the Ombudsman in its fight against corruption, the 
passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
RAMO
REVILLA, JR. ,
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE
S. No. 1579
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS "AN ACT DECLARING FORFEITURE IN FAVOR OF THE STATE ANY 
PROPERTY FOUND TO HAVE BEEN UNLAWFULLY ACQUIRED BY ANY PUBLIC 
OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEEDINGS 
THEREFOR" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 1379 is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
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"Section 6. Judgment. If the respondent is unable to show to the satisfaction
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of the court that he has lawfully acquired the property in question, then the court shall
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declare such property, forfeited in favor of the State, and by virtue of such judgment
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the property aforesaid shall become property of the State: Provided, That THIRTY
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PERCENT (30%) OF THE VALUE OF SUCH PROPERTY FORFEITED IN A FINAL
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AND EXECUTORY ORDER OF THE COURT SHALL BE EARMARKED AS
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN FAVOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN:
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PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT IN CASH, THE
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PROPERTY SHALL BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AUCTION AND THE PROCEEDS
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THEREOF, AFTER DEDUCTING THE THIRTY PERCENT (30%) SHARE OF THE
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OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN AS PROVIDED HEREIN, SHALL ACCRUE TO
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THE GENERAL FUND. No judgment shall be rendered within six months before any
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general election or within three months before any special election. The Court may, in


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addition, refer this case to the corresponding Executive Department for administrative
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or criminal action, or both."
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Sec. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - Within sixty (60) days
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from the effectivity of this Act, the Office of the Ombudsman, in consultation with
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relevant stakeholders and other concerned government agencies, shall issue the IRR
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for the effective implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise
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affected shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended
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accordingly.
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Sec. 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,