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Republic Act 6713: Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards

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  1. What is the official title of Republic Act No. 6713?
  2. Under Section 4 of RA 6713, which of the following is NOT one of the eight core norms of conduct for public servants?
  3. Under Section 5(a) of RA 6713, within how many working days must a public official respond to letters, telegrams, or other communications from the public?
  4. What does the norm of 'Commitment to Public Interest' require of public officials under RA 6713?
  5. Under RA 6713, what document must all public officials and employees file under oath annually detailing their economic holdings?
  6. By what specific date must public officials submit their annual SALN under Section 8 of RA 6713?
  7. Within how many days after assumption of office must a newly appointed or elected public official file an initial SALN?
  8. Which public employees are legally exempt from the requirement to file a SALN under RA 6713?
  9. What does Section 7(d) of RA 6713 prohibit regarding gifts and solicitations?
  10. Under Section 7(b), what is the post-employment prohibition against practicing one's profession before the office one previously headed?
  11. What does the norm of 'Simple Living' obligate public servants to uphold under Section 4(h) of RA 6713?
  12. Under Section 5(b), within how many days must a public official act promptly on letters and requests, ensuring prompt dispatch of action?
  13. What is the maximum number of signatories required on official papers and documents under Section 5(f) to eliminate red tape?
  14. Under Section 9 of RA 6713, what must a public official do when a conflict of interest arises regarding their business holdings?
  15. What is the statutory deadline for divesting shareholdings or interests in a private business under Section 9 of RA 6713?
  16. What does the norm of 'Political Neutrality' dictate for career civil servants under Section 4(d)?
  17. Under Section 8(D), how long must SALN documents filed with repository agencies remain accessible for public inspection?
  18. What commercial use of a public official's SALN is strictly prohibited under Section 8(D)?
  19. Under Section 11 of RA 6713, what maximum administrative penalty may be imposed for violations of the Code?
  20. Which agency is designated as the primary repository for the SALNs of the President, Vice-President, and members of Constitutional Commissions?
  21. What does Section 7(c) prohibit concerning confidential government information?
  22. Under Section 4(f), what does the norm of 'Nationalism and Patriotism' inspire in public servants?
  23. Which of the following is considered an accepted exception to the prohibition on receiving gifts under RA 6713 rules?
  24. Under RA 6713, Section 5(d), what is required of public officials when an official document is requested by the public?
  25. What does the norm of 'Responsiveness to the Public' mandate under Section 4(e)?
  26. What criminal penalty may be imposed under Section 11 of RA 6713 for serious violations of ethics rules?
  27. Under RA 6713, who is included in the term 'family of public officials' for the purpose of the prohibition on ostentatious wealth?
  28. What is the primary objective of the 'Citizens' Charter' required by anti-red tape mandates stemming from RA 6713 and RA 11032?
  29. Under Section 5(c), what must every public official do regarding public documents submitted to their office?
  30. What does Section 4(c) ('Justness and Sincerity') prohibit public officials from doing?
  31. Under Section 7(a), what financial interest is strictly prohibited for public servants?
  32. What is the consequence of failing to submit a SALN or filing an intentionally falsified SALN under RA 6713 jurisprudence?
  33. Under Section 4(g), what does the norm of 'Commitment to Democracy' demand?
  34. Which committee administers the annual Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan Award) under Section 10 of RA 6713?
  35. Under RA 6713, why are public servants prohibited from accepting employment in private enterprises regulated by their office during incumbency?

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