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Practice question: Sanggunian Members (RA 7160, Sec. 90(b))

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A properly authorized member represents the government’s interest and uses government personnel solely for that defense. Does Section90(b)(4) itself categorically prohibit the use despite its express qualification?
  1. No; the stated government-defense qualification must be considered
  2. Yes; the qualification is nonexistent
  3. Yes; government defense is always a private client matter
  4. Only the fee amount matters
  5. Only the number of staff matters

Legal references

  • RA7160 Section90(b)(1)–(4), specific sanggunian-member restrictions and government-defense qualification: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

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