Exec branch to release SALNs following Ombudsman directive

The executive branch will adhere to directives from Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla regarding public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs).

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro stated that the executive department, including President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., is prepared to release their SALNs to combat corruption.

Ombudsman Remulla intends to issue a new memorandum allowing public access to officials' SALNs, overturning a 2020 memo by his predecessor, former Ombudsman Samuel Martires, which had restricted access.

Republic Act 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, mandates that SALNs should be available for public inspection and copying.

President Marcos Jr. also plans to launch a lifestyle check among executive branch officials following revelations of collusion in bogus flood control projects.