1. As a public employee, you are required to disclose your relatives working in government. According to RA 6713, which relatives must be identified and disclosed in the required forms?
A. Only immediate family members such as parents, siblings, and children.
B. Any relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, including extended family members such as bilas, inso, and balae.
C. Only relatives working in the same agency or department.
D. Only those relatives with whom you share a residence.
2.You are a public official who serves the government in an honorary capacity and also own shares in a private corporation. How does RA 6713 handle divestment for officials like you who serve in an honorary role?
A. You must still divest yourself of your shareholdings within 60 days, as the law applies to all public officials equally.
B. The divestment requirement does not apply to public officials serving in an honorary capacity, so you can retain your shareholdings without conflict.
C. You should divest yourself of the shares only if the corporation does business with the government.
D. Transfer your shares to a family member to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.
3. You have recently been appointed to a government position but hold substantial interest in a partnership that could create a conflict with your new public role. According to RA 6713, what action must you take to comply with the divestment requirement?
A. Wait to see if a conflict of interest arises and only divest your interest if it directly affects your public duties.
B. Divest yourself of your interest in the partnership within 60 days of assuming your government position, ensuring that there are no conflicts between your private business interests and your public responsibilities.
C. Continue in the partnership but avoid any government decisions that relate to the business.
D. Transfer your shareholding to a family member to maintain your business interests while continuing to work in public office.
4.You are a government employee who also holds a partnership in a private business. Under RA 6713, what should you do if this partnership creates a conflict of interest with your public duties?
A. Continue to hold your partnership position, as long as you are not actively involved in managing the business.
B. Divest yourself from the partnership within 60 days of assuming your public office to ensure compliance with the law and avoid a conflict of interest.
C. Only disclose the partnership if the business directly deals with your government office.
D. Temporarily step down from public office until the conflict is resolved.
5. You are a newly appointed public official who owns significant shares in a private corporation that regularly does business with the government. According to RA 6713, what steps should you take to avoid a conflict of interest?
A. Keep your shares in the corporation but avoid any government decisions that affect the company.
B. Resign from your position in the company within 30 days of assuming office and divest yourself of your shareholdings within 60 days to comply with the divestment rules under RA 6713.
C. Continue in your private role and wait until a conflict arises before taking any action.
D. Transfer your shares to a family member to maintain control while avoiding a direct conflict of interest.
