Counting Down The Richest And The Poorest Senators In The Philippines

Written by Marc Adrian Illustration by Bryan Chai

As we slowly close in on the 2019 senatorial election, the campaign period seem to be not so far in sight. While their wealth may not be entire criteria in deciding whether they deserve re-election or not, it can be an instrument to gauge their honesty as public servants and keep their lifestyle in check (does it coincide with declared wealth?). The Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SALN) is the perfect place to begin if you want to start scrubbing your shortlist of candidates for the senatorial election in 2019.