Corruption
ANTI-RAKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS (RICO) ACT OF 2026
The Anti-Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act of 2026 aims to define and penalize racketeering activities, provide civil remedies, and allow for the forfeiture of illegally acquired assets.
EXPANDED OMBUDSMAN ACT
This bill amends the Ombudsman Act of 1989 to enhance the powers of the Office of the Ombudsman, allowing it to investigate and recover ill-gotten wealth and to recommend disciplinary actions against high-ranking officials.
FALSE CLAIMS ACT
The bill aims to combat financial fraud against public funds by allowing private individuals to file actions for false claims on behalf of the government, modeled after the U.S. False Claims Act.
FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT
This bill aims to strengthen the Anti-Money Laundering Act by amending provisions related to the Anti-Money Laundering Council's authority, customer identification requirements, and reporting obligations for covered institutions.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 1405 (THE SECRECY OF BANK DEPOSITS LAW)
This bill aims to amend the Secrecy of Bank Deposits Law to enhance transparency in banking operations and strengthen anti-corruption measures by allowing regulatory bodies to access deposit information under specific conditions.
JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON JUSTICE SYSTEM REFORM ACT OF 2025
This bill creates the Joint Congressional Commission on Justice System Reform (JCCJSR) to assess and recommend reforms for the Philippine justice system, addressing issues like corruption and inefficiency.
ABOLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT-PROCUREMENT SERVICE
This bill seeks to abolish the Department of Budget and Management - Procurement Service (DBM-PS) and transfer its procurement responsibilities to various government entities, aiming to address issues of corruption and inefficiency.
ABOLISHING THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
This bill seeks to abolish the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), transferring its functions to relevant government departments and agencies, and aims to address issues of corruption and inefficiency associated with the PITC.
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3019 (ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT)
Senate Bill No. 1359 seeks to amend the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act by increasing the penalties for unlawful acts committed by public officers and private individuals.
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1405 (BANK SECRECY ACT)
Senate Bill No. 1364 aims to amend the Bank Secrecy Act to allow courts or investigating bodies to examine the bank deposits of public officials, addressing concerns about the misuse of bank secrecy by corrupt officials.
REIMPOSING DEATH PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF PLUNDER
This bill seeks to reimpose the death penalty for the crime of plunder, amending Republic Act No. 9346, which currently prohibits capital punishment in the Philippines. It aims to address corruption in public service by imposing the highest penalty on those found guilty of plunder.
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS
This bill seeks to amend Presidential Decree No. 1606 to change the venue for cases involving corrupt practices by public officials, allowing them to be tried in the city or municipality where the official holds office, rather than in a different judicial region.
AMENDING SEC. 6 OF R.A. NO. 1379 (FORFEITURE LAW)
Senate Bill No. 1149 seeks to amend Section 6 of Republic Act No. 1379 to eliminate the 15-year prescriptive period for forfeiture cases involving unlawfully acquired property by public officials. It also increases the maximum fine for such offenses from ₱10,000 to ₱10 million, aiming to enhance accountability and deter corruption.
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1379 ( FORFEITURE LAW)
This bill amends Section 6 of the Forfeiture Law to allocate 30% of the value of forfeited properties in corruption cases as additional funding for the Office of the Ombudsman.
STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
This bill aims to strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman by amending provisions of the Ombudsman Act of 1989, enhancing its powers, and providing necessary funding for its operations.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 1379 (FORFEITURE LAW)
This bill amends the Forfeiture Law to allocate 30% of the proceeds from the sale of forfeited properties in corruption cases to the Office of the Ombudsman, enhancing its funding to combat corruption.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 1405 (SECRECY OF BANK DEPOSITS LAW)
This bill aims to amend the Secrecy of Bank Deposits Law to exempt government officials and employees from the prohibition against disclosing or inquiring into their bank deposits, promoting transparency and accountability.
STRENGTHENING THE SECRECY OF BANK DEPOSITS LAW
This bill aims to amend the Secrecy of Bank Deposits Law to exclude government officials and employees from its protections, allowing for greater scrutiny of their bank deposits to combat corruption.