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The Office of the Ombudsman has not submitted to Congress a proposed legislation that would “amend certain vague and contentious provisions” in the law on Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth required of public officials and employees.
The filing of SALNs by public officials and employees is mandated under Section 17, Article XI of the Constitution and Republic Act No. 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. “So far, what we have studied only pertain to the prohibited acts and penalties provided in the law – but these are not yet final. Rep. Zarate then asked if he can have a copy of what we have studied so far, so we sent him that draft of inputs.
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