1.

Republic Act 6713 establishes a code of conduct and ethical standards for public
officials and employees. Include the following:
 Granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service.
 Enumerating prohibited acts and transactions.
 Providing penalties for violations.

2. Included in the declaration of policy of public officials in RA 6713.

 They shall be accountable to the people
 They shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibilities
 They shall lead modest lives.

3. Mentioned as public employees in RA 6713

 Temporary government employees
 Military personnel
 Police personnel

4. Commodatum- is a loan
5. Family of public officials or employees include spouses and unmarried children
under 18 years of age.
6. Conflict of interest arises when a public official is an officer of a private
corporation which affects his faithful performance of official duty.
7. Divestment is the transfer of title or disposal of interest in property in favor of
someone not one’s spouse or relative.
8. Fourth degree of consanguinity (relatives) refers to all persons related to a
public official.
9. Public interest should public officials and employees always uphold over and
above personal matters.
10. Public officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without unfair
discrimination and regardless of party affiliation.
11. Public officials and employees should defend Philippine sovereignty against
foreign intrusion.
12. The last part of section 4A states that public officials and employees should
practice simple living.
13. Civil service commission- is tasked to adopt positive measures to promote
observance of standards and continuing research and experimentation in order
to raise the level of these standards.
14. 15 working days are the maximum amount of time that a public official or
employee must respond to letters sent by the public.
15. Annual performance report should the agencies submit within 45 working days
from the end of the year.
16. Public documents should be made accessible to the public within the
reasonable working hours.
17. They Committee on awards to outstanding Public Officials are headed by
Chairman of the Civil Service Commission and Ombudsman.
18. Prohibitions on outside employment include someone:
 Works for a private enterprise regulated by their office.
 Engages in private practice of his/her profession in conflict with official
functions.
 Recommends any person to a person to a position to a company which has
transactions with his/her office.
19. Public officials and employees shall not solicit or accept gifts, except when it is of
nominal value.
20. All public officials and employees are required to file their statement of assets
and liabilities and net worth.
 Within 30 days after assumption of office
 Within 30 days after separation from service
 On or before April 30 of every year.
21. Laborers and casual or temporary workers are not required to file SALN and
disclosure of business and financial connections.
22. SALN and disclosures of business and financial conditions are available to the
public for 10 years.
23. It is explicitly stated that it shall be unlawful for any person to obtain or use any
SALN filed for any purpose contrary to morals or public policy.
24. When a conflict of interest arises, a public official has 30 days to resign from his
position in any private business enterprises.
25. When a conflict of interest arises, a public official has 60 days to divest himself of
his shareholdings or interest.
26. House of congress shall establish procedures for the review of SALN if they
have submitted on time are complete and in proper form.
27. The penalty for violation of the Act of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
for Public Officials and employees include a fine of not exceeding the equivalent
of 6 months’ salary.
28. Penalty on no. 27 includes a suspension not exceeding 1 year.
29. CSC was tasked to have the primary responsibility for the administration and
enforcement of the Act Establishing A Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713).
30. The national territory of the Republic of the Philippines includes the following: (in
the territorial islands and waters.)
 The seabed
 Insular shelves
 The subsoil
31. In section II of the declaration of principles the Philippines renounces war as an
instrument of national policy.
32. Civilian is supposed to be supreme over the military.
33. Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the state.
34. National Territory is the title of Article I of the 1986 Constitution.
35. The following are required under conditions provided by law to render personal
military or civil service.
 Male citizens 18-65 years old
 All Filipinos 18-65 years
 Natural born Filipinos.
36. Preservation of patrimony and loyalty to flag and country are not mentioned
to be essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy.
37. Article II section 6 states that separation of Church and state shall be inviolable.
38. The state shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other
states, the paramount consideration shall each of the following:
 National sovereignty
 Territorial integrity
 National interest and the right to self-determination.
39. Section 8 of the state policies states that the Philippines consistent with the
national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons
in its territory.
40. The state shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the
prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty.
41. The state values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect
for human rights.
42. The state is tasked to protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous
social institution.
43. The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-
being.
44. The state recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the
fundamental equality of women and men.
45. The state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
46. To foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress and promote
total human liberation and development, the state shall give priority to each one:
 Education
 Science and technology
 Arts, culture and sports.
47. In article II, the state affirms labor as a primary social economic force as it
protects the rights of workers and promote their welfare.
48. The state shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy
effectively controlled by Filipinos.
49. In article section 21 the state shall promote comprehensive rural development
and agrarian reform.