Philippine Supreme Court: Properties Linked to Public Officer May Be Forfeited If Proven Unlawfully Acquired
November 20, 2025
November 20, 2025
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 20 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Properties Linked to Public Officer May be Forfeited if Proven Unlawfully Acquired
The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that wealth acquired by a public officer during their time in office that clearly exceeds their lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited, even if registered under the names of other individuals.
In a Decis . . .
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SC: Properties Linked to Public Officer May be Forfeited if Proven Unlawfully Acquired
The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that wealth acquired by a public officer during their time in office that clearly exceeds their lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited, even if registered under the names of other individuals.
In a Decis . . .