The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines processed and granted 1655 requests for Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) within the past year. This information was released in a statement by the Office on Wednesday, October 14. The high volume of requests indicates continued public and institutional interest in financial transparency among public officials. Granting SALN requests is a key function of the Ombudsman, supporting accountability and the prevention of corruption. The Office did not provide details regarding the requesters or the specific individuals whose SALNs were requested. This activity underscores the Ombudsman’s role in upholding ethical standards in the Philippines government. Further information regarding the types of requests granted was not disclosed.