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P/INSP. II San Diego vs. Fact-Finding Investigation Committee [SEPARATE CONCURRING AND DISSENTING OPINION, LEONEN, J.]

P/INSP. II GILBERT C. SAN DIEGO, PETITIONER, VS. FACT-FINDING INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE* (UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY OMBUDSMAN FOR MILITARY AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS), REPRESENTED BY AGIO DON. A ESQUIVEL, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 214081 | 2019-04-10

SEPARATE CONCURRING AND DISSENTING OPINION

LEONEN, J.:

By law, public officers should not be held liable for inaccuracies in their statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth without first being given an opportunity to correct the defects.

The laws requiring public officers to submit declarations of their assets, liabilities, net worth, and financial and business interests, are: (1) Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees; and (2) Republic Act No. 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

Section 7 of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act mandates every public...