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Practice question: Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713, Secs. 4, 7–9, and 11)

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Practice question

An official is required to file the Section 8 statements. Her spouse has investments, and their unmarried 17-year-old child who lives in the household owns business interests. The official discloses only her own holdings, claiming family assets are categorically private. Which is correct?
  1. Only the official's salary can be declared.
  2. The required disclosures extend to the spouse and the specified unmarried minor child living in the household.
  3. All children's assets must always be disclosed regardless of age or household.
  4. Disclosure is optional whenever an asset was inherited.
  5. Marriage automatically exempts the official from filing.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html — RA 6713, Section 8(A).

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