BBM willing to release SALN in line with Ombudsman rules – Palace

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is willing to release his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) to the proper authorities, including the Office of the Ombudsman, as long as it follows the procedures set by the anti-corruption body.

In a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos Jr. has made it clear he will abide by the Ombudsman’s guidelines on SALN disclosure.

“Siya ay handa naman pong ibigay at ipakita ang kanyang SALN sa proper authority,” said Castro. “Mayroon naman po na tayong rules or procedure na inilahad ang Ombudsman at sinabi din naman dito na lahat ng request for SALN ay pagbibigyan pero may mga certain guidelines na ibinigay ang Ombudsman. So, ang ehekutibo ay tutugon dito.”

She echoed Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin’s reminder that SALNs should not be used “indiscriminately” for political attacks or to discredit officials.

Castro added that Cabinet members held an informal discussion on the matter on Saturday and agreed to follow the Ombudsman’s procedures.IMT