Trust lawmakers to find creative ways to tuck in funds for their pet projects in their districts or for assistance programs that they can brag about when they go around for meetings and consultations, particularly during the campaign season.
Aside from the 1987 Constitution, at least three laws require public officials to file their SALN: Republic Act (RA) No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), RA 6713 (1989 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees), and RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).
Bukod sa 1987 Constitution, hindi bababa sa tatlong batas ang nag-uutos sa mga pampublikong opisyal at empleyado na magsumite ng kanilang SALN. Ito ay ang Republic Act No. 3019, RA 6713 at RA 7160.
