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What is the general prohibition on public officials regarding the use of their position for private gain?

1. Officials may use their position freely for personal business
2. Officials must resign before earning any income
3. Officials shall not use their public position for private gain
4. Officials may lend their position's influence to family

Answer

C. Officials shall not use their public position for private gain

Solution

A core principle of RA 6713 is that public office is a public trust, not a means for private gain.

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