The year 2024 saw the conclusion of some of the biggest cases filed before the Sandiganbayan, including the decade-old plunder charges over the pork barrel scam and the 37-year-old wealth forfeiture complaints against the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his wife, former first lady Imelda Marcos, which stemmed from the alleged misuse of the coco levy funds during martial law.
Elizabeth Marcelo is a journalist for Philstar.com, focusing on local news in the Philippines. With a keen interest in government, politics, and social issues, Elizabeth covers a wide range of topics, from exposing corruption scandals to reporting on policy changes and court decisions. Her articles aim to inform and engage readers in the latest developments in the country.