MANILA, Philippines — Five of the six members of the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives have so far released their latest statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) to the public. The five Makabayan lawmakers who have released their SALN are Bayan Muna Reps. Carlos Zarate, Ferdinand Gaite, and Eufemia Cullamat; ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro; and Kabataan Rep. Sarah Elago. According to submitted SALN as of December 31, 2019, Gaite is the richest among the five Makabayan lawmakers, followed by Zarate and Castro. Here is the net worth of the five Makabayan lawmakers:Gaite (P3,754,309.60)Zarate (1,805,092.18)Castro (P1,252,026.49)Elago (P104,400)Cullamat (P35,000)The filing of SALN is required under Republic Act No. Ombudsman Samuel Martires earlier issued new guidelines on the request for copies of a government official’s SALN, limiting it to the declarant and to officers conducting investigations.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 29, 2020 10:52 UTC