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Civil Service Exam General Information: Philippine Constitution
Civil Service Exam General Information: Philippine Constitution
Civil Service Exam General Information: Philippine Constitution
34. Q Who is the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of senators?
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35. Q. Who is the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the members of the
House of Representatives?
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36. Q. What are the privileges enjoyed by the members of Congress?
A. The privileges enjoyed by the members of Congress are:
1) ________________________________(cannot be questioned or held liable for speech or debate in Congress or in any
of its committees); and
2) __________________________________(cannot be arrested while Congress is in session for offenses punishable by
not more than 6 years imprisonment).
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37. Q. How does a bill become a law?
A. A bill becomes a law by undergoing the following process:
1) Before a bill becomes a law, it must first be submitted to the President.
2) If the President approves the bill, then he will sign it.
3) If the President does not approve the bill, then he will veto the same and return it with his objections to the House
where it originated.
4) Congress may override the presidential veto if 2/3 of both houses, voting separately, approve the enactment of the
bill.
5) If the President fails to inform the originating house of his veto of a bill within 30 days from receipt, then the bill will
become a law as if it was signed by the President.
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38. Q. Who has the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Congress. The vote of _______________ of both Houses of Congress, in joint session but voting separately, is needed
to declare the existence of a state of war.
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39. Q. How many votes by the members of Congress are needed to pass a law granting a tax exemption?
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40. Q. What is the term used for the power of the people to directly propose and enact laws?
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41. Q. What is the term used for the power of the people to approve or reject laws?
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42. Q. Where is the executive power vested in?
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43. Q. What are the qualifications of the President and Vice President of the Philippines?
A. The qualifications are:
1) must be ___________________________;
2) must be__________________________;
3) must be able to _________________________
4) must be at least _________________________ on the day of the election; and
5) must be Philippine residents for at least _____________________ prior to the election.
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44. Q. How long is the term of office of the President and Vice President?
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45. Q. May the President run for re-election?
A. The President is not eligible to run for any re-election. A person who has succeeded and served as President for more
than 4 years is not qualified for election to the same office at any time.
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46. Q. How many successive terms may the Vice President serve?
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47. Q. Who canvasses the votes for the President and Vice President?
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48. Q. In case the 2 presidential candidates with the highest number of votes received exactly the same number of
votes, how will the winner be decided?
A. By the vote of the majority of the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, voting separately.
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49. Q. Who shall be the sole judge of all contests involving the election, returns, and qualifications of the President and
Vice President?
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50. Q. Who will serve as acting president if the president and vice president were both not chosen, not qualified, died, or
become permanently disabled?
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51. Q. May the President or Acting President extend permanent appointments to executive positions two months prior
to the next election?
A. No. Two months prior to the next election and until the end of his term, the President may only extend temporary
appointments to executive positions when continued vacancies will prejudice public service or public safety.
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52. Q. Who has control over all executive departments, bureaus, and offices?
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53. Q. Who is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
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54. Q. What is the procedure for the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus and/or the proclamation of
martial law?
A. The procedure is as follows:
1) In case of ______________________________, _________________________________, the President may suspend
the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law for a maximum
period of ____________________
2) Within _______________ from the said act, the President shall submit a report to __________________
3) Congress, by at least a ___________________ of all members voting jointly, may revoke the suspension of the
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or the proclamation of martial law.
4) If Congress makes a revocation, the same cannot be set aside by the President.
5) Congress may extend the period of suspension or proclamation upon the initiative of the President.
6) Upon the filing of the proceeding by any citizen, the __________________ may review the sufficiency of the factual
basis for the suspension or proclamation, and must issue a decision within ________________ from the said filing.
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55. Q. Where is judicial power vested in?
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56. Q. What is judicial power?
A. It is the duty of the courts to settle actual controversies involving legally demandable and enforceable rights, and to
determine whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on any
governmental branch or instrumentality.
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57. Q. How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?
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58. Q.Who exercises administrative supervision over the courts and its personnel?
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59. Q. What are the qualifications of a justice of the Supreme Court?
A. The qualifications are:
1) must be a _________________________________
2) must be at least ________________________________________
3) must have been a judge or engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines for at least ____________________; and
4) must be a person of proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence.
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60. Q. Which body is tasked with recommending appointees to the judiciary?
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61. Q. Who appoints the Supreme Court justices and the judges of the lower courts?
A. __________________ , from a list of at least _________________ nominees for each vacancy by the Judicial and Bar
Council. The appointment does not require confirmation.
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62. Q. What is the age of retirement for justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the lower courts?
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63. Q. Who has the power to discipline and/or order the dismissal of the judges of the lower courts?
A. ___________________________ . A majority vote of the members who took part and voted in the deliberations is
required to order a dismissal.
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64. Q. What are the 3 independent Constitutional Commissions?
A. The 3 Constitutional Commissions are: _____________________, ____________________ , _____________________
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65. Q. What is the central personnel agency of the government?
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66. Q. What is the composition of the Civil Service Commission?
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67. Q. What are the qualifications of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil Service Commission?
A. The qualifications are:
1) must be_______________________________;
2) at least _________________________ at the time of appointment;
3) with proven capacity for public administration; and
4) must not have been candidates in the immediately preceding election.
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68. Q. Who appoints the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil Service Commission?
A.______________________, with the consent of the______________________________.
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69. Q. How long is the term of office of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil Service Commission?
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70. Q. What are included in the civil service?
A. The civil service includes all branches, subdivisions, instrumentalities, and agencies of the government. It also includes
government-owned or controlled corporations with original charters.
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71. Q. How are appointments in the civil service made?
A. The appointments are made based on merit and fitness, through a competitive examination, except for the following
positions:
1) policy determining;
2) primarily confidential; and
3) highly technical.
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72. Q. Which constitutional body is tasked to enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of
an election, plebiscite, initiative, referendum, and recall?
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73. Q. What is the composition of the Commission on Elections?
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74. Q. What are the qualifications of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Elections?
A. The qualifications are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens;
2) at least __________________ at the time of appointment;
3) must be ___________________________________;
4) must not have been candidates in the immediately preceding election; and
5) majority must be members of the Philippine bar engaged in the practice of law for at least 10 years.
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75. Q. Who appoints the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on
Elections?
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76. Q. How long is the term of office of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Elections?
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77. Q. When is the election period?
A. The election period starts ___________________ before and ends ________________after the day of the election
(unless otherwise fixed by COMELEC in special cases).
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78. Q. Which constitutional body has the power to examine, audit, and settle all accounts pertaining to the funds and
properties of the government?
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79. Q. What is the composition of the Commission on Audit?
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80. Q. What are the qualifications of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Audit?
A. The qualifications are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens;
2) must be at least ___________________ at the time of appointment;
3) must be certified public accountants with at least 10 years of auditing experience or members of the Philippine bar
engaged in the practice of law for at least 10 years;
4) must not have been candidates in the immediately preceding election; and
5) members must not all belong to the same profession.
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81. Q. Who appoints the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Audit?
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82. Q. How long is the term of office of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Audit?
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83. Q. What are the territorial and political subdivisions of the Philippines?
A. The territorial and political subdivisions are: _________, _____________, ___________, and _______________.
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84. Q. Where are the autonomous regions in the Philippines?
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85. Q. Who exercises general supervision over the local governments and the autonomous regions?
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86. Q. What are some of the characteristics of local government units?
A. Some of the important characteristics are:
1)The local government units have the power to create own sources of revenues and the power to levy taxes, fees, and
charges in accordance with law.
2) The local government units have a just share in the national taxes which shall be automatically released to them in
accordance with law.
3) The local government units have an equitable share in the proceeds of the utilization and development of national
wealth in their areas, in accordance with law, which shall be shared with the inhabitants through direct benefits.
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87. What is the term of office of an elective local official?
A. ______________________ (except for barangay officials).
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88. Q. How many consecutive terms may an elective local official serve?
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89. Q. Who may be removed from office by impeachment?
A. The following officers may be removed by impeachment:
1) _____________________
2) ______________________
3) _________________________
4)_________________________________; and
5)____________________________________.
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90. Q. What are the grounds for impeachment?
A. The grounds are:
1)___________________________________;
2)_______________________________;
3)________________________________;
4)____________________________________;
5)_______________________________; and
6) __________________________________
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91. Q. Who has the exclusive power to initiate cases of impeachment?
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92. Q. What is the anti-graft court?
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93. Q. Who has the power to investigate the acts and omissions of public officials, employees, offices, and agencies?
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94. Q. What is the composition of the Office of the Ombudsman?
A.
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95. Q. Who appoints the Ombudsman and his Deputies?
A.________________, from a list of nominees for each vacancy by the____________________________. The
appointment does not require confirmation.
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96. Q. What is the term of office of the Ombudsman and his Deputies?
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97. Q. Who owns the lands of the public domain and natural resources?
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98. Q. What are the classifications of the lands of the public domain?
A. The classifications are:
1) _________________________
2) _________________________
3) ________________________
4) _________________________
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99. Q. Who may be granted a franchise, certificate, or authorization to operate a public utility, and for how long?
A. Filipino citizens, or corporations or associations organized under Philippine laws with at least _______of capital
owned by Filipino citizens. The franchise, certificate, or authorization shall not be exclusive and shall not be longer than
___________ years.
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100. Q. Which constitutional body is tasked to investigate human rights violations?
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101. Q. What is the composition of the Commission on Human Rights?
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102. Q. What are the qualifications of the Chairman and Members of the Commission on Human Rights?
A. The qualifications are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens; and
2) majority of the members must be _________________________________
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103. Q. What is the national language of the Philippines?
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104. Q. What are the official languages of the Philippines?
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105. Q. What is an inviolable institution which is the foundation of the family and is protected by the state?
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106. Q. May the State be sued without its consent?
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107. Q. How long is the tour of duty of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces?
A. The tour of duty cannot exceed 3 years. It may be extended by the President in times of war or national emergency.
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108. Q. What are the characteristics of the police force?
A. The Philippines has one police force which is national in scope, civilian in character, and administered and controlled
by a national police commission.
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109. Q. Who may own and manage mass media?
A. Filipino citizens, or corporations, cooperatives, or associations wholly-owned and managed by Filipino citizens may
own and manage mass media.
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110. Q. Who may engage in the advertising industry?
A. Filipino citizens, or corporations, or associations at least ___________ of the capital of which is owned by Filipino
citizens may engage in the advertising industry.
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111. Q. Who may propose amendments and revisions to the Constitution?
A. The amendments or revisions may be proposed:
1) By Congress, upon _____________ vote of all members;
2) By _________________________________; and
3) By the people, through ______________ (upon petition by at least ___________ of the total number of registered
voters, with at least __________ of the registered voters of every legislative district being represented).
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112. Q. How is a constitutional convention called?
A. A constitutional convention may be called:
1) By the vote of ___________________ of all the members of Congress;
2) By a____________________________________________, the question of calling a convention may be submitted to
the electorate.
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113. Q. How is an amendment or revision to the Constitution ratified?
A. It is ratified by a majority of votes cast in a ______________________ .
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Civil Service Exam General Information: Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
114. Q. What arises when a public official is a board member, officer, or substantial stockholder of a private corporation,
or owner, or has a substantial interest in a business, and the interest of such corporation or business, or his rights or
duties therein, may be opposed or affected by the faithful performance of his official duty?
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115. Q. What is the term used for the transfer of title or disposal of interest in property by voluntarily, completely, and
actually depriving oneself of his right or title in favor of a person other than his spouse and relatives?
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116. Q. What are the norms of conduct which must be observed by public officials and employees in the performance of
their official duties?
A. The norms of conduct are:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
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117. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to uphold public interest over and above private
interest?
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118. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to perform and discharge duties with the highest
degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence, and skill, and to enter public service with utmost devotion and
dedication to duty?
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119. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to remain true to the people, to be just and
sincere, to not discriminate, to respect others, and to not extend undue favors to relatives?
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120. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to provide service to everyone without unfair
discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or preference?
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121. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to extend prompt, courteous, and adequate
service to the public?
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122. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino
people, to promote the use of local goods, and to maintain and defend Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion?
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123. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to commit themselves to a democratic way of
life and values, to maintain public accountability, and to manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian over military
authority?
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124. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public officials and employees to lead modest lives, and to not indulge in
extravagant and ostentatious display of wealth?
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125. Q. What are the duties of public officials and employees?
A. The duties are:
1) To act promptly on letters and requests (reply within ________________________from receipt);
2) To submit annual performance reports (within _________________________ from the end of the year);
3) To process documents and papers expeditiously (within a reasonable time from preparation and must contain not
more than _________ signatories, as far as practicable);
4) To act immediately on the public's personal transactions; and
5) To make documents accessible to the public (available for inspection within reasonable working hours).
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126. Q. Who may sign documents and papers in the absence of duly authorized signatories?
A. The official next-in-rank or the officer in charge shall sign for and on behalf of the duly authorized signatories.
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127. Q. What are the prohibited acts and transactions for public officials and employees?
A. The prohibited acts and transactions are:
1) Having a financial or material interest in a transaction requiring approval of their office;
2) Having outside employment and other related activities such as:
a) owning, controlling, managing, or accepting an employment unless expressly allowed by law;
b) engaging in the private practice of profession unless authorized by the Constitution or by law, and provided
that such practice will not conflict or tend to conflict with official functions;
c) recommending a person to any position in a private enterprise which has a regular or pending official
transaction with their office;
Note: The above prohibitions apply for 1 year after separation from public office. In the private practice of profession,
the person cannot practice his profession in connection with any matter before the office he used to be with for the
same 1 year period.
3) Disclosing and/or misusing confidential information; and
4) Soliciting or accepting gifts.
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128. Q. What is considered "a gift" under R.A. 6713, and how is "receiving a gift" defined by the said law?
A. "A gift":
1) may be a thing or a right to dispose of gratuitously;
2) may be any act or liberality;
3) made by one person in favor of another who accepts it;
4) includes a simulated sale or an ostensibly onerous disposition.
130. Q. May public officials and employees receive gifts or grants from foreign governments?
A. Yes. The Congress consents to:
1) gift of nominal value tendered and received as a souvenir or mark of courtesy;
2) gift in the nature of scholarship, fellowship grant, or medical treatment; and
3) travel grants or expenses for travel entirely out of the Philippines of more than nominal value if acceptance is
appropriate or consistent with the country's interest and permitted by the head of office, branch, or agency to which
the public official or employee belongs.
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131. Q. What are the required statements and disclosures from a public official or employee?
A. The required statements and disclosures are:
1) declaration under oath of assets, liabilities, and net worth;
2) disclosure of financial and business interests;
3) of the public official or employee and of the spouse and of unmarried children under 18 years old living in the
household. Identification and disclosure of relatives in government must also be made.
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132. Q. Who are not required to file the above statements and disclosures?
A. Public officials and employees who serve in an honorary capacity, laborers, casual or temporary workers are not
required to file the above statements and disclosures.
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133. Q. When must the said statements and disclosures be filed?
A. The statements and disclosures must be filed:
1) within _________________ after assumption of office;
2) on or before _______________________ of every year; and
3) within _____________________ after separation from service.
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134. Q. How can a public official or employee avoid conflict of interest?
A. By resigning from his position in a private business within ______________ from assumption of office and/or by
divesting himself of his shareholdings or interest within _________________ from such assumption.