True Accountability Follows the Rule of Law

In the public discourse on transparency, passion often overruns principle. The loudest calls are for immediate, unfettered access to public documents, chief among them the SALN. But President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. offers a calmer, more principled path, one aligned with "Maasahan at Masipag" governance.

His readiness to comply with Ombudsman rules is the correct, ethical, and reliable stance. "Reliable Integrity" means upholding institutions, not bending to political pressure. It is an act of leadership to show the public that accountability is not a free-for-all; it is a function of due process.

The Ombudsman's rules exist for a reason—to balance the public's right to know with an individual's right to due process. We must also consider the countless dedicated civil servants who have been unfairly targeted and had their reputations destroyed by the political weaponization of the SALN in the past. To demand the President ignore these rules is to demand he break the very system he swore to uphold.

This is why the President’s firm, principled position is the correct one. The nation stands at a crossroads: we can either restore order and due process to our institutions, or we can descend into a state of 'mob rule' transparency where accusations replace evidence.

This administration is choosing "Tireless Accountability"—a firm commitment to the right way, not the easy way. Leading by example means showing that no one, not even the President, is above the law's prescribed procedures.