Civil society groups ask Ombudsman to release Marcos Jr. and Duterte SALNs

Civil society groups, including Akbayan party-list, have requested the Ombudsman to release the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, former Ombudsman Samuel Martires, and heads of constitutional offices.

This request follows Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's Memorandum Circular 3, which removes the requirement for consent to access SALNs, taking effect November 15.

Malacañang has assured that President Marcos Jr. will not hinder the release of his SALN.

The President has previously expressed willingness to make his SALN public and encouraged his Cabinet members to do the same.

The groups aim to promote good governance and transparency by identifying potential red flags such as unexplained or undeclared wealth through access to these SALNs.