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2014-08-06 |
PERALTA, J. |
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| The Republic cannot simply rely on the presumption that the PCGG has acted pursuant to law and based on prima facie evidence, for the same will undermine the basic constitutional principle that public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people. Indeed, sequestration is an extraordinary and harsh remedy. As such, it should be confined to its lawful parameters and exercised with due regard to the requirements of fairness, due process, and justice.[22] While the Court acknowledges the Government's admirable efforts to recover ill-gotten wealth allegedly taken by the corporations, it cannot, however, choose to turn a blind eye to the demands of the law, justice, and fairness.[23] | |||||