President Duterte's Socio-Economic Agenda Quiz

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What division conducted the activity on 19/03/2024 according to the text?

Operations Bureau of Local Government Finance
Local Government Units Operations Service
Bureau of Local Government Finance
Capacity Building Division (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the Proposed 10 Point Socio Economic Agenda of President Duterte?

Increase competitiveness and the ease of doing business
Continue and maintain current macroeconomic policies
Increase government spending on infrastructure projects (correct)
Institute progressive tax reform and more effective tax collection

What is the role of $\text{JOSE ARNOLD M.TAN, CESO V}$ according to the text?

Director of the Capacity Building Division
Member of the Proposed 10 Point Socio Economic Agenda team
Deputy Executive Director for Operations of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (correct)
President of the Philippines

When is the tax reform package mentioned in the text expected to be submitted to Congress?

September 2016 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the activity described in the text?

To discuss the Proposed 10 Point Socio Economic Agenda of President Duterte (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Special Education Fund mentioned in the text?

Improving public schools (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions does a province or city in the Metropolitan Manila Area levy an additional tax on real property?

When maintaining public schools (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the tax due for real property calculated according to the text?

$345,000 x 1% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT funded by the Special Education Fund as mentioned in the text?

Construction of hospitals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the assessed value does a province in Benguet impose as a basic real property tax mentioned in the text?

5% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What additional tax can a province levy on idle lands according to the Local Government Code?

5% of assessed value (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount that can be collected annually per peddler according to the text?

P50.00 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT included in the list of products that peddlers can sell as per the text?

Telecommunication devices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of tax is specified as not exceeding 2% as per the text?

Excise tax (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the case of cities, what is the maximum limit for gross sales or receipts for stores or retailers to be taxed as per the text?

₱50,000 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What document must be obtained from the barangay first before a city or municipality can issue any license or permit according to the text?

Barangay Clearance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of business that is allowed but not specifically enumerated in the text?

Car Wash Services (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the given text, which of the following is NOT an ethical obligation for public officials and employees?

Promoting partisan political interests while carrying out official duties (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the principle of 'political neutrality' mentioned in the text?

Public officials should provide services to all citizens without unfair discrimination or bias. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be considered contrary to the ethical standards for public officials and employees?

Extending undue favors to relatives in positions not considered strictly confidential or personal staff (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT an ethical obligation for public officials and employees?

They shall prioritize personal gain over public interest when making decisions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the ethical obligation of 'utmost devotion and dedication to duty'?

Public officials should carry out their responsibilities with unwavering commitment and diligence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be considered an ethical violation for public officials and employees?

Dispensing undue patronage to individuals or groups for personal gain (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes administrative liability for bad faith?

It implies dishonest purpose, moral obliquity, and a conscious doing of wrong. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 38 of the Administrative Code of 1987, a superior officer can be held liable for the acts of subordinates if:

The acts were actually authorized by a written order from the superior. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the liability of public officers for ultra vires acts or crimes?

Public officers are personally liable for ultra vires acts or crimes, even if committed in good faith. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a contract executed by a public officer be considered valid and binding upon the State?

The contract was executed within the scope of authority and in compliance with relevant rules. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions must be met for funds to be disbursed legally?

The disbursement is covered by the appropriation, and the purpose is lawful and incurred during the period of legal availability. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A subordinate officer can be held liable for acts that are:

Willful, negligent, and contrary to law, morals, or public policy, regardless of superior orders. (C) Signup and view all the answers