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Decades-old forfeiture law could curb ill-gotten wealth, lawyer says

Despite recurring corruption cases, Republic Act No. 1379, a law enacted in 1955 allowing the state to seize illegally acquired wealth, has rarely been enforced.

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3 Filipinos sue recruiter over fake overseas jobs

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No ICC ruling yet on Duterte’s interim release

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DOJ slams Sarah Discaya’s finger heart gesture

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House pushes private sector participation to curb corruption

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President Marcos inspects zero-balance billing policy at Ilocos hospital

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Philippines to UNSC: Regulate military use of artificial intelligence

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2 DPWH execs summoned over P96.5 million Discaya project

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Easterlies to bring hot, humid weather nationwide

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Cusi, 4 ex-DOE execs post bail in Malampaya case

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Congress insertions still prone to abuse – Drilon

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