MEASURE VS. 'GHOST EMPLOYEES': Councilor seeks full disclosure of workers' info, salary grades

A Cebu City councilor has filed an ordinance seeking the full disclosure of City Hall employees in all positions, including their corresponding salary grades.

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The proposed ordinance, authored by Councilor Kendrick Go, is entitled “An Ordinance Mandating the Disclosure of the Names, Positions, Employment Status, Office Assignments, and Salary Grades of all Cebu City Government Employees, Including Regular, Casual, Co-terminus, and Job Order Personnel, Requiring Employees to Execute a Limited Waiver Under the Data Privacy Act for These Specific Details, Providing for Procedures and Sanctions for Non-Compliance.”

This initiative aims to counter allegations that the City is keeping numerous “ghost employees,” raising concerns on accountability, transparency, and the proper use of public funds.

Go said that transparency in government is essential in maintaining trust and accountability.