Contrary to a statement made by the Ombudsman’s budget sponsor, all government officials and employees are required to submit their SALNs
states: “A public officer or employee shall, upon assumption of office and as often thereafter as may be required by law, submit a declaration under oath of his assets, liabilities, and net worth.
or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees explicitly requires all public officials and employees – except laborers and those working in honorary and temporary capacities – to file their SALN under oath within the following timeframes:within 30 days after separation from the service
The filing of SALNs and a Disclosure of Business Interests and Financial Connections is also required for public officials’ spouses and unmarried children below 18 years old living in their households. The law said that the public has the right to know government officials’ and employees’ assets, liabilities, net worth, and financial and business interests. Section 8 specifies conditions for public access to the documents, including allowing statements to be obtained or used for “news and communications media for dissemination to the general public.” (READ:
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