In a significant development for government transparency, social activist Jeremy Enriquez has gained the support of the Ombudsman’s Office in his quest for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Enriquez had initially sought details from the Attorney General’s Ministry regarding taxpayer funds allocated to legal fees in recent constitutional cases, along with the identities of the attorneys involved. The Ministry declined his request, citing legal constraints. However, the Ombudsman’s Office has challenged this stance, asserting that the requested documents are not legally exempt from disclosure. The Ombudsman emphasized that the information pertains to government contracts with private service providers and highlighted the FOIA provision allowing partial disclosure of sensitive documents. While the Ombudsman has recommended the release of at least some of the requested information, it remains uncertain whether the Attorney General’s Ministry will comply. This case underscores the ongoing tension between public accountability and governmental secrecy, with Enriquez’s efforts potentially setting a precedent for future transparency initiatives.