Transparency begins with access to SALN
For years, SALNs existed on paper and in theory, but were effectively hidden from the public eye. Access was obstructed by red tape, arbitrary denials, and…
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For years, SALNs existed on paper and in theory, but were effectively hidden from the public eye. Access was obstructed by red tape, arbitrary denials, and…
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“I am asking Secretary Dizon in the interest of transparency, to disclose all of his and his team member’s connections, discussions and interest in contractors…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence Wednesday that a presidential veto of the proposed 2026 national budget would be unnecessary, saying the…
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Several senators on Wednesday welcomed the Office of the Ombudsman’s decision to reverse a restrictive policy on the public disclosure of Statements of Assets,…
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Where the poor stand in line to prove their worth, the powerful can dang well stand in line to prove their wealth.
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Senator Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday, 15 October, said he is volunteering to be the first in line in publicizing his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and…
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Mambabatas ng Liberal Party Rep. Leila de Lima on Wednesday, 15 October, welcomed the decision of the Ombudsman to allow public access to the Statements of…
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Several senators have expressed support for the Office of the Ombudsman’s recent decision to lift restrictions on the public disclosure of Statements of…
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Assistant Ombudsman Attorney Jose Dominic “Mico” Clavano IV believes that the decision to allow access to Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth…
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In a move hailed as a win for transparency, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla signed Memorandum Circular No. 3 on Tuesday, paving the way for the public to…
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When citizens can freely inspect the wealth declarations of their leaders, corruption becomes harder to conceal, and honesty becomes a source of pride rather…
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Newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has lifted the restrictions on public access to the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of…
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If one looks at corruption through a child’s eyes, the mind might ponder to ask: where are all the funds hidden?
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Placing the FAPs in the UA has President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. eating his words before the investor community about the importance of the key infrastructure…
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As stated in part 1 of this article, the proposed GovChainLedger envisions a blockchain-driven budget system where transparency is built into code itself. With…
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‘There’s money to be made in breaking the roads, and there’s money to be made in fixing them again.’
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Newly minted Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s first directive yesterday was to ease public access to Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN)…
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To be effective, he must be willing to investigate and, if need be, prosecute administration allies and powerful legislators. While Remulla’s career is rooted…
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