Ombudsman net worth up P15 M in just 5 months
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2019 09:15:26 +0000
The Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth of Ombudsman Samuel Martires revealed a P15-million increase in his net worth in just five months.
Based on the SALN released June 20, Martires’ net worth on Aug. 6, 2018 was P41,728,000 and his net worth on Dec. 31, 2018 became P57,064,806.17, for an increase of P15,336,806.17.
His August 2018 SALN, which was filed on Sept. 5, 2018, revealed that his real properties totaled P13,190,000 while his personal properties acquisition amounted to P28,538,000.
His December 2018 SALN, which was filed on April 29, 2019, shows Martires has acquired real properties at P1,558,000 and his personal properties acquisition cost at P55,506,806.17.
In both SALNs, the Ombudsman reported no liabilities.
Martires was appointed by President Duterte on March 2, 2017 to replace the retiring Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales. Prior to his stint as Ombudsman, Martires was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. (Czarina Nicole Ong-Ki)