Pokwang urges government to open ICI hearings to the public, backs Bam Aquino’s stand on SALN

• Pokwang backed Sen. Bam Aquino’s call to make government officials’ Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) public
• She said transparency is a crucial part of promoting accountability and cleaning up the government
• At the same time, she called for the government to open Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) hearings to public scrutiny
• Her statement highlights her long-standing use of social media to push for accountability and reform

Comedienne Pokwang has expressed her support for Sen. Bam Aquino’s statement welcoming the public disclosure of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of government officials, but also urged that transparency be extended to other key government proceedings.

The senator said that making SALNs accessible to the public is a vital step toward accountability and good governance.

“Unang pasok ko pa lang sa gobyerno 24 years ago, meron nang SALN requirement. Nawala lang ito through the past years. Kaya nararapat lang na binalik ito ng Ombudsman na ang mga SALN ay dapat isasapubliko,” he said in a video posted by ABS-CBN News.

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He added, “Magandang hakbang ito para masimulan na ang paglilinis ng ating gobyerno. Itong pagiging normal ng transparency, mahalaga ito. At sana nga, isa ito sa mga unang hakbang patungo sa hinahanap ng taong bayan na mas malinis na gobyerno sa ating bansa.”

Reacting to Bam’s remarks, Pokwang reposted the video clip on her Instagram Stories and shared her agreement while adding her own call for transparency.

She wrote, “Tama po sen. @bamaquino dapat talaga isapubliko ang SALN ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno, pero unahin muna na isa publiko ang pagdinig sa ICI para makuha ang tiwala ng tao na bugbog na.”

Pokwang’s message emphasized that while she supports the senator’s push for transparency through the public release of SALNs, the government should also prioritize making proceedings like the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) hearings accessible to the public. She said doing so would help rebuild the trust of Filipinos who have become disheartened by issues of corruption and lack of accountability.

Known for being outspoken on national issues, Pokwang often uses her social media platforms to express views on governance and public service. Her latest post highlights her continuing advocacy for honesty and openness in government—echoing Bam’s belief that transparency is key to achieving a cleaner, more trustworthy system.

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Marietta Subong, or Pokwang, is among the most well-loved comediennes in the industry. Her frank and motherly ways are always "patok" among Filipinos. She used to be with ABS-CBN but moved to GMA during the pandemic. Some of her popular movies are Call Center, A Mother’s Story, and Edsa Woolworth. She has two daughters, Mae and Malia. Her split with Lee O'Brian has caused a buzz on social media.

Recently, Pokwang voiced her concern for students’ safety following the recent earthquakes affecting different areas of the country. Through an Instagram Story, she supported a call for the temporary implementation of online classes for safety reasons. The comedienne also appealed to the education department to consider the move. As a mother, Pokwang shared that she deeply worries about children’s safety.

In a previous report by KAMI, Pokwang once again proven she is unafraid to speak her mind. On September 21, the actress and comedienne shared a fiery statement on her Instagram Stories, coinciding with the nationwide rallies calling for accountability and action against corruption. Her words reflected the anger of young people and the wider public who feel betrayed by greed and abuse of power. While she did not target specific figures, the post was widely read as a demand for accountability. Through this, Pokwang underscored her role in echoing the frustrations of a generation no longer willing to stay silent.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh