Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, RA 3019: Explainer
“Government” – includes the national government, the local governments, the government-owned and government-controlled corporations, and all other instrumentalities or agencies of the Republic of the Philippines and their branches. (Section 2[a], R.A. 3019, Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, as amended) “Public officer” – includes elective and appointive officials and employees, permanent or temporary, whether in…