PCGG faces multiple court defeats in asset recovery

The Sandiganbayan court dismissed another civil forfeiture case involving luxury vehicles linked to the Marcos family, marking the ninth case dismissed since President Marcos took office in 2022. The case, filed in 1987, was deemed neglected. The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) stated it had satisfied a Supreme Court order regarding the vehicles and did not object to the case's termination. However, critics argue the PCGG has failed to pursue restitution and damages effectively. The PCGG has faced multiple court defeats, raising concerns about its effectiveness in recovering ill-gotten wealth. This pattern of dismissals has led to diminished public trust in the justice system and questions about the agency's ongoing relevance.