President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) will be made available to any authorized body that requests it, including the Office of the Ombudsman and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which is currently investigating alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

Speaking after the oathtaking of newly elected officers of media organizations covering Malacañang, the President expressed surprise that access to SALNs had been restricted under the previous administration. “These old rules were suspended in the last administration where it was much easier to get a copy of the SALN and to examine it,” he said. “We’re just going back to the old procedure.”

The move aligns with the recent policy shift by newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, who lifted restrictions on public access to SALNs. Remulla emphasized that all government officials and employees must comply with the reinstated transparency measures.

President Marcos affirmed his commitment to accountability, stating, “My SALN… it will be available to whoever would like to—if the ICI asks for it, of course I’ll give it. If the Ombudsman asks for it, we’ll provide it.”

Under Philippine law, government officials are required to submit their SALNs annually by April 30. The document serves as a tool to promote transparency and deter unlawful enrichment in public service.

The President’s statement is seen as a gesture of openness amid ongoing investigations and a broader push to restore public trust in government institutions.