Anti-Plunder Act, RA 7080: Explainer
“Public Officer” – means any person holding any public office in the Government of the Republic of the Philippines by virtue of an appointment, election or contract. (Section 1[a], R.A. 7080, Anti-Plunder Act, as amended by R.A. 7659) “Government” – includes the National Government, and any of its subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government-owned or…