Learn about the key government agencies responsible for conducting lifestyle checks and pursuing graft and corruption cases in the Philippines.
Primary Anti-Corruption Agency
The primary agency responsible for investigating complaints against government officials and conducting lifestyle checks. Has the power to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate administrative and criminal cases involving graft and corruption.
Government Auditing Body
Responsible for auditing government accounts and examining how public funds are used. COA audits can reveal discrepancies that lead to lifestyle check investigations.
Civil Service Oversight
Oversees the civil service system and has authority to investigate and discipline government employees for violations of civil service laws and regulations.
Financial Intelligence Unit
Investigates money laundering activities and can freeze bank accounts suspected of containing proceeds of unlawful activities, including corruption.
Special Prosecutor
Has exclusive jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute criminal cases involving public officials with Salary Grade 27 and above, including plunder and graft cases.
Chief Legal Officer
Prosecutes corruption cases involving lower-ranking officials and coordinates with other agencies in major corruption investigations.
Presidential Advisory Body
Directly assists the President in investigating and prosecuting graft and corruption cases, with focus on high-profile and systemic corruption.
Special Anti-Graft Court
Special court with exclusive jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving graft and corruption by public officials with Salary Grade 27 and above.
You can also use LifeStyleChecks to document and report suspicious wealth and lifestyle inconsistencies.
Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act
Plunder Law
Forfeiture of Unlawfully Acquired Property