Republic Act No. 6713 Quiz

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What is the title of Republic Act No. 6713?

  • Public Trust and Responsibilities Act
  • Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (correct)
  • Philippines Public Service Enhancement Law
  • State Accountability and Integrity Act

According to Republic Act No. 6713, what is the objective related to public officials and employees?

  • To lead luxurious lives
  • To act with patriotism and justice (correct)
  • To avoid accountability to the people
  • To prioritize personal interest over public interest

What is the overarching policy stated in the Act regarding ethics in public service?

  • To encourage corruption
  • To promote dishonesty
  • To uphold public interest over personal interest (correct)
  • To prioritize loyalty to oneself

How should public officials and employees discharge their duties according to the Act?

<p>With integrity, competence, and loyalty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key principles that public officials are expected to uphold according to Republic Act No. 6713?

<p>Modesty and humility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What incentives are mentioned in Republic Act No. 6713 for exemplary service?

<p>Public recognition and awards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth and Disclosure of Business Interests and Financial Connections?

<p>All public officials and employees except those who serve in an honorary capacity, laborers, and temporary workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the documents containing the asset and liability information be filed after assuming office?

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What type of property information should be included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities?

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When should the documents be filed after separation from service?

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Who is exempt from filing the asset and liability documents?

<p>Honorary capacity holders only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT required to be included in the asset and liability documents?

<p>$100 tip amount received (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose is it unlawful to obtain or use any statement filed under this Act?

<p>For any purpose contrary to morals or public policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action must a public official take in case a conflict of interest arises?

<p>Resign from their position in any private business enterprise within 60 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is exempted from the requirement of divestment as per the text?

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What is the responsibility of the designated Committees of both Houses of Congress?

<p>Establish procedures for reviewing statements filed by the public (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case a statement is found to be incomplete or improperly filed, what does the appropriate Committee do?

<p>Inform the reporting individual to correct the filing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for statements filed under this Act?

<p>Being timely, complete, and in proper form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

RA 6713 Purpose

Establishes ethical standards for public officials and employees, recognizing public office as a public trust.

Code of Conduct Aim

Promotes high ethical standards in government service and holds officials accountable

Public Official Responsibilities

Act with responsibility, integrity, competence, loyalty, patriotism, justice, modesty and prioritize public interest.

Prohibited Statement Use

Publicly available statements cannot be used for private gain or purposes against public interest.

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Conflict of Interest Actions

Public officials must divest promptly of private business interests to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Divestment Timeframe

Resign from private roles within 30 days; divest shares within 60 days of taking office.

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Compliance Review Process

Congressional committees review statements for completeness and accuracy, and guide officials on corrections.

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Asset Disclosure Requirements

Most public officials must disclose their assets, liabilities, business interests, and family members' information.

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Who needs to file Financial Disclosure ?

All public officials, except honorary, temporary, casual and laborers are required to file financial statements.

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Asset Disclosure Time

Statements must be filed within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 30 and promptly after leaving office.

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Statement of Assets Details

Must include real estate, personal property, all other assets, liabilities, and financial connections.

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Statement of Liabilities Details

Details of debts and financial obligations must be transparently included.

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Statement Timeframe

Public officials need to disclose their financial statements within specified periods to comply with RA 6713.

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Statement Filing Frequency

Public officials file statements every year and immediately after taking or leaving office.

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Commercial Use of Statements

Statements filed under this Act should not be used commercially except by the news /media.

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Study Notes

Republic Act No. 6713

  • Established a Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees on February 20, 1989
  • Aimed to uphold the principle of public office being a public trust

Declaration of Policies

  • Promotes a high standard of ethics in public service
  • Public officials and employees must be accountable to the people
  • They must discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty
  • They must act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives, and uphold public interest over personal interest

Prohibited Acts

  • Unlawful to obtain or use statements filed under this Act for:
    • Purposes contrary to morals or public policy
    • Commercial purposes other than by news and communications media for dissemination to the general public

Divestment

  • Public officials or employees must avoid conflicts of interest at all times
  • When a conflict of interest arises, they must:
    • Resign from their position in any private business enterprise within 30 days from assumption of office
    • Divest themselves of their shareholdings or interest within 60 days from assumption of office

Review and Compliance Procedure

  • Designated Committees of both Houses of the Congress shall:
    • Establish procedures for reviewing statements to determine whether they are complete and in proper form
    • Inform the reporting individual and direct them to take necessary corrective action if a statement is not filed correctly

Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Financial Disclosure

  • All public officials and employees, except those serving in an honorary capacity, laborers, and casual or temporary workers, must file:
    • Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
    • Disclosure of Business Interests and Financial Connections
    • Statements of their spouses and unmarried children under 18 years old living in their households
  • Documents must contain information on:
    • Real property and its improvements
    • Personal property and acquisition cost
    • All other assets, such as investments and cash on hand
    • Liabilities
    • Business interests and financial connections
  • Documents must be filed:
    • Within 30 days after assumption of office
    • On or before April 30 of every year thereafter
    • Within 30 days after separation from the service

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