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People vs. The Honorable Sandiganbayan (Fifth Division) And Efren L. Alas

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Petitioner, versus THE HONORABLE SANDIGANBAYAN (Fifth Division) and EFREN L. ALAS, Respondents.

G.R. Nos. 147706-07 | 2005-02-16

THIRD DIVISION
DECISION
 
 
CORONA, J.:
 
Does the Sandiganbayan have jurisdiction over presidents, directors or trustees, or managers of government-owned or controlled corporations organized and incorporated under the Corporation Code for purposes of the provisions of RA 3019, otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act?  The petitioner, represented by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), takes the affirmative position in this petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court.  Respondent Efren L. Alas contends otherwise, together with the respondent court.
 
Pursuant to a resolution...