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Forfeiture Law

Measures (3)
SBN-1149bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Aug 7, 2025
SBN-978bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Aug 6, 2025
SBN-280bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2025