Long overdue.
That's how the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives described newly-installed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla's lifting of the restrictions on public access to the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of public officials.
The militant faction composed of ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, Kabataan Rep. Renee Louise Co, and Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Sarah Jane Elago says the move is "much needed now, especially as questions of wealth and corruption continue to plague the government".
The memorandum issued by Remulla reverses the restrictive 2020 policy of former Ombudsman
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