Korte, ibinasura multi-million forfeiture case laban kina dating Pangulong Marcos, Imelda Marcos
- The Sandiganbayan has junked the multi-million forfeiture case filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government against former President Ferdinand Marcos and former First Lady Imelda Marco
- In a decision handed down by the 2nd Division of the Sandiganbayan, it granted the motion to dismiss filed by Mrs. Marcos and the estate of former President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
- The court cited “inordinate delay” as its reason for granting the motion to dismiss filed by the Marcos’ lawyers
- The case has been in court for almost forty years
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The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the forfeiture case filed by the government against former President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and a certain Roman Cruz, allegedly a crony.
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In its decision, the 2nd Division of the Sandiganbayan granted the motion to dismiss filed by the former President Marcos’ estate and Mrs. Imelda Marcos.
In a report published by News5, it quoted the court as saying that it decided to grant the motion because of “inordinate delay.”
“They can no longer be afforded a fair trial since the witnesses may have already died and the documentary evidence may no longer be located after more than 30 years from the filing of the complaint,” News5, quoting the Sandiganbayan decision, stated.
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“Considering that the extant living defendant is 95 years old, her ability to testify and recall the events has assuredly declined, as has her health,” it added.
According to a Philippine Star report, the case involved P276-million claim of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) against the Marcos estate.
In a report by Rappler, PCGG filed the case almost 40 years ago, or to be exact on July 21, 1987.
The government agency sought the forfeiture of P276 million worth of properties from the Marcoses, as well as a P50-billion award in moral damages and P1 billion in exemplary damages.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
Last month, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. answered queries about his health in an interview. The hashtag "Nasaan Ang Pangulo" trended on social media, and there were even talks that circulated that the President is sick. He also corrected the rumors that he had a medical emergency. The president led the situational briefing at the NDRRMC regarding the effects of the storm.
Two years ago, A video of Bongbong Marcos along with his allies at Solaire has gone viral. Everyone was in a festive mood, and BBM could be seen in front smiling. The video also captured BBM's sister, Irene, happily hugging BBM's wife Liza Araneta. Some of the personalities in the video were holding glasses of wine, and everyone was just in a happy mood.
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