SEVERAL presidential candidates stressed the importance of disclosing the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth of government officials.

Vice President Maria Leonora ‘Leni’ Robredo’s camp said releasing SALN is proof of a transparent public servant.

“Ang walang itinatago, hindi dapat matakot ilabas ang SALN. Obligasyon ito sa Konstitusyon at batas, at patunay na tapat at malinis ang isang lingkod-bayan,” Robredo’s Spokesman Barry Gutierrez said.

Senator Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Pacquiao, meanwhile, reminded public officials that releasing SALN is their public duty.

“Hindi ko alam kung ano ang gusto ng ibang kandidato basta sa ilalim po ng aking pamumuno, ‘di lang po ang pangulo ang obligadong isapubliko ang SALN, kundi maging ang lahat ng opisyal ng gobyerno,” Pacquiao said.

Senator Panfilo Lacson’s spokesman Ashley ‘Ace’ Acedillo said a SALN serves as an instrument of transparency and accountability.

“Parang resibo ito ng opisyal na puwedeng makita ng taumbayan na hindi siya nagpayaman at wala siyang pinasukang gawain o negosyo na kanyang ikinayaman na labag sa batas o may panlalamang,” Acedillo said.