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RA 6713 Code of Conduct Reviewer

Republic Act No. 6713 — the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees — is common in the general-information section. It sets eight norms of conduct for public servants and duties such as prompt action on requests and filing a Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). Understand the values behind each norm and the items become straightforward.

By Civil Service Success by Simplify Review Center Inc. · Updated June 13, 2026

The eight norms of conduct

RA 6713 directs every public official and employee to observe these standards:

  1. Commitment to public interest — put the public good above personal gain.
  2. Professionalism — perform duties with excellence and skill.
  3. Justness and sincerity — act fairly and without discrimination.
  4. Political neutrality — serve everyone regardless of party or affiliation.
  5. Responsiveness to the public — provide prompt, courteous service.
  6. Nationalism and patriotism — be loyal to the country and its people.
  7. Commitment to democracy — uphold the Constitution and the rule of law.
  8. Simple living — live modestly and within one's means.

Key duties under RA 6713

This is an original summary for review purposes. For exact provisions, consult the official text of RA 6713. Civil Service Success is independent and not affiliated with the CSC.

Original practice questions with rationale

Question 1

What does RA 6713 establish?

  • AThe Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
  • BThe reorganization of the Civil Service Commission
  • CThe Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
  • DThe Anti-Red Tape Act
Show answer & rationale

Correct answer: A. The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees

Why: RA 6713 is the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The other titles refer to different laws, which is why precise recall matters.

Learning objective: Identify the subject matter of RA 6713.

Question 2

Under RA 6713, public officials must respond to letters and requests from the public within how many working days?

  • A5 working days
  • B10 working days
  • C15 working days
  • D30 working days
Show answer & rationale

Correct answer: C. 15 working days

Why: The law requires action within a reasonable time, set at fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the request, reinforcing responsiveness to the public.

Learning objective: Recall the response timeframe required by RA 6713.

Question 3

Which document must public officials and employees file under oath as a transparency measure?

  • AStatement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN)
  • BIncome Tax Return only
  • CService Record
  • DPerformance Appraisal
Show answer & rationale

Correct answer: A. Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN)

Why: RA 6713 requires the filing of a SALN, which discloses an official's assets, liabilities, and net worth to promote transparency and accountability.

Learning objective: Identify the transparency document required of public servants.

Question 4

A clerk processes documents fairly for everyone regardless of who is asking or their political ties. Which norm of conduct does this BEST show?

  • ASimple living
  • BPolitical neutrality
  • CNationalism
  • DProfessionalism
Show answer & rationale

Correct answer: B. Political neutrality

Why: Serving everyone equally regardless of political affiliation is political neutrality. Simple living concerns lifestyle, nationalism concerns loyalty to country, and professionalism concerns skill and excellence.

Learning objective: Match a workplace behavior to the correct norm of conduct.

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the eight norms of conduct under RA 6713?

  • ACommitment to public interest
  • BMaximum profit
  • CSeniority privilege
  • DPolitical loyalty
Show answer & rationale

Correct answer: A. Commitment to public interest

Why: "Commitment to public interest" is one of the eight norms. The other options contradict the law's purpose, which places the public good and impartial service first.

Learning objective: Distinguish genuine norms of conduct from distractors.

Frequently asked questions

What is RA 6713 in simple terms?

RA 6713 is the law that sets the ethical standards and code of conduct for public officials and employees in the Philippines. It defines how public servants should behave, including honesty, fairness, and prompt service.

What are the eight norms of conduct?

They are commitment to public interest, professionalism, justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to the public, nationalism and patriotism, commitment to democracy, and simple living.

What is a SALN and who files it?

A SALN is the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth. Public officials and employees file it under oath as a transparency and anti-corruption measure.

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