Ombudsman Reopens Public Access to Officials’ SALN - BusinessWorld Online

Ombudsman lifts tough barriers to SALN access

MANILA, Philippines — Journalists can again access a government official’s statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), minus sensitive personal information, but will need to submit a copy of their report within five days of publication to the Office of the Ombudsman. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla spelled this out in a memorandum he issued […]...Keep on reading: Ombudsman lifts tough barriers to SALN access

EXPLAINER: How to request an official's SALN

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has issued a new memorandum removing restrictions on public access to Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of public officials, scrapping the 2020 memo by his predecessor requiring consent from SALN holder for the wealth statement to be disclosed in public.

Ombudsman reopens public access to officials’ SALN - BusinessWorld Online

By Erika Mae P. Sinaking THE Office of the Ombudsman has restored public access to the statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) of government officials, reversing a restrictive policy imposed during the Duterte administration that had limited transparency for more than four years. Under Memorandum Circular No. 3 issued on Tuesday by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, the public can again request copies of SALNs, subject to safegu…

Ombudsman lifts SALN restrictions

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has made it easier for the public to get access to the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of government officials.Assistant Ombudsman Jose Dominic Clavano IV, who also serves as spokesman, said in a press briefing on Tuesday that under the new policy, "there is no need for consent on the part of the public officer whose SALN is requested.""The Office of the Ombudsman anno…

Ombudsman restores public access to SALNs of government officials

The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday released a memorandum setting new guidelines for public access to the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (S

Ombudsman removes Duterte-time restriction on SALNs

The Ombudsman has restored public access to officials’ SALNs, reversing the Duterte-era restriction that barred the public and media from obtaining copies of wealth disclosures.