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It mandates the blending of cocodiesel or coco methyl ester(CME) in all diesel fuel and bioethanol in gasoline sold across the country. Biofuels Act of 2006 A tough but biodegradable netting that anchors the soil on sloping land and riverbanks, thus, protecting against erosion. Coconet Which of the following in not considered a biofuel? Liquefied natural gas Refers to a diesel-equivalent, processed fuel derived from biological sources. Vegetable oils Environmental law providing for an ecological solid waste management program Creating necessary mechanisms, incentive, prohibitations and penalties. Rep. Act # 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Families of overseas Filipino workers (OFW’s) meet a lot of conflicts. How should the government address this? Provide more opportunities for their development. Which of the following concepts is relevant to e nvironmental education? Importance of balance of nature and interdependence i nterdependence Refers to the delegation of specific non-core operations of an agency to an e xternal entity that specializes in that operations. Outsourcing Pres. Arroyo’s Administration’s centerpiece financial program designed to eliminate t he budget he budget deficit by 2010. E-VAT Program WTO stands for World Trade Organization It is an aggrupation of 21 Pacific-rim co untries established in 1989 to foster trade, economic and environmental cooperation. ASIAN-PACIFIC ASIAN-PACIFIC Economic Cooperation It is the electronic Commerce between individual consumers: C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) (Consumer-to-Consumer) “Maka-Diyos, “Maka-Diyos, Maka-Bayan, Maka-tao at Maka-Kalikasan” Maka-Kalikasan” are are the four pillars of The politics of service I t is designed to solve the t he social ills of society through personal transformation and renewal and to strengthen the moral fiber of the Filipino people. Moral Recovery Program Narco-Politics is the term used when Politicians are funded and elected by use of “drug money” This law allows foreign-based giant retailers to engage in retail activities in the country subject to conditions and requirements. This law is known as Retail Trade Liberalization Act. A movement launched by the Arroyo Administration as a “covenant” for economic economic survival and prosperity thru the Dept. of Trade & Industry (DTI) and “Buy Pinoy” Movement A broader regional free trade t rade zone being established composed of ASEAN engaging Japan, China & South Korea in expanding economic relations “ASEAN Plus Three” South Korea’s former Foreign Minister who is now the new Secretary-General Secretary-General of the United Nations re placing Kofi Annan. Ban Ki-moon It embodies the national policy on informations technology development and serves as a guide to all govt. agencies in the effective utilization of information technology resources. National Information Technology Plan(NITP)
21. Republic Act. # 7077 amended the National Defense Act of 1991, thus, Allowing the cadets to do civic, welfare, etc. as alternative to military 22. Result brought about by rapid globalization; Borderless Trade 23. Asean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) provides Regional trading bloc for the ASEAN member countries 24. The Party-list representatives of the House of R epresentatives shall come from the following sectors, except one Urban poor and other sectors provided by law 25. The government agency created to convert and develop former military bases into commercial -industrial estates. Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) 26. Which of the following is a RENEWABLE source of e nergy? Natural Gas 27. Under the new “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”- a newly created superbody is tasked to carry out an “anti -narcotics war.” 28. It is the integration of national markets into a single world market where goods, services, financial capital and technology flow in and out of countries virtually unhampered. Globalization. 29. It is an environmental milestone that requires industries and transport to install anti-pollution devices, bans the user of incinerators and mandatory anti-smoke belching test, etc . Clean Air Act 30. The law that mandates the strict segregation of waste materials Ecological Waste Management Act of 2001 31. Which of the following does not belong Earthquake 32. What is the name for links between related items of information? Hyperlinks 33. How are distances measured in the universe? Light-year 34. CD-ROM means Computer-directed recording modem 35. It is use in locating objects by using high fre quency waves which are reflected to a receiver. Radar 36. Refers to an increasing reliance on markets, not governments, to guide economic activity Liberation 37. It is the legitimate platform of the incumbent President to make an accounting to the people the achievements and framework of the administration. Press Conference 38. A gene that has been artificially inserted into the plant thru genetic modifier to improve crop and agricultural products. Stem cell 39. Which of the following does NOT belong? Rebellion 40. Which of the following does not cause tsunamis Gravitational influences 41. It is an oceanographic phenomena associated with extreme variable climate. It brings destructive rains and droughts that results in economic disaster. El Nino/La Nina 42. Keeping faith in our commitment to protect the Filipinos from environmental hazards, what law seeks to incorporate climate change factors in mainstream of national and local development planning? Climate change Act of 2009 43. Financial situation wherein the State’s expenditures is more than the income generated. Budget deficit
44. This law affirms the policy of the State to protect public health and when public interest re quires, appropriate measures shall be adapted to promote and ensure access to affordable quality drugs and medicines for all. Intellectual property code 45. Substances that can be broken down by decomposing action of living organism can be described as_. Biodegradable 46. This law penalizes “torture and other cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment as punishment such as that during state of war on any public emergency that could not be invoked as j ustification for torture and other inhuman treatment. Anti Torture Act(RA #9745) 47. Which of the following is not environmental friendly? Use of incinerators 48. The contamination of the natural environment with harmful substances that have usually been released as a result of human activities. Pollution 49. The study of relationship between plants and animals and their environment. Ecology
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS 1. This is an act establishing a code of c onduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees. Upholding the time-honoured principle of public office being a RA #6713 2. Republic Act # 6713 establishes a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, upholding the time-honoured principle of public offices as a public trust. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees 3. “It is the policy of the State to promise _____ of ethics in public service.” High Standard 4. They include elective and appointive officials and employees. Permanent or temporary. In career or non-career service. With or without compensation. Public Officials 5. “Family of public officials and employees “means their spouses and unmarried children under ___ years of age. 18 6. “Relatives” refer to any and all persons related to a public official or employee within the __ civil degree of consanguinity or affinity. 7. Public officials and employees shall always uphold the public interest over and above personal interest and avoid wastage of public funds and revenues. Commitment to public service. 8. Public official and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of excellence, intelligence and skills. Render public service with the outmost devotion and dedication to duty. Professionalism 9. Public officials and employees shall remain true to the people at all times, shall not discriminate, shall respect at all times the rights of others and refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals, public policy, public safety and public interest. Justness and Sincerity 10. Public officials and employees shall be at all times loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino People and endeavour to maintain and defend the sovereignty against foreign intrusion. Nationalsm/Patriotsm 11. Public officials and employees shall extend promt, courteous and adequate service to the public, provide information of policies and procedures in clear and understandable language. Responsiveness to the Public 12. Public officials and employees shall commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values maintain the principle of public accountability, uphold the Constitution at all times and put loyalty to country above t hat to person or party.
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Commitment to Democracy Public officials and employees and their families, shall lead modest lives appropriate to their position and income Simple living All public officials and employees shall respond within ________ days from receipt thereof, respond to letters, telegrams or other means of communication sent by the public. 15 working days All head and other responsible officers of officers and agencies of government and GOCC’s, shall within ____ days from the end of the year, shall render a performance re port of the agency or office or the corporation concerned. 45 working days It shall be unlawful for public officials and employees to, directly or indirectly, have monetary or material interest on any transaction requiring the approval of their o ffice. Financial and material interest Public officials and employees shall not use or divulge confidential or classified and official information known to them by reason of their office. Disclosure and/or misuse of official i nformation
PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION 1. It is that written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the Philippine government are established, limited and defined and by which their power is distributed among several branches for the benefit of the people. Philippine Constitution 2. The 1987 Philippine Constitution contains at least 3 sets o f provisions. Which one of the following provisions is not included? Constitution of Universality 3. Which government branch has the duty to ascertain and give effect to the inte nt of the Constitutional provisions as adopted or approved by its framers? The Supreme Court What do you call the introductory part of constitution? Preamble What form of government does the Philippines adopt? Republican and Democratic What is the power of the State to take private property for public use upon payment of a just compensation? Right of confiscation Who among the following may issue warrant of arr est or a search warrant? A judge A foreigner may acquire citizenship through? Naturalization The right to vote is also known as ______? Suffrage How many Senators are there in the Senate? Twenty-four What is the minimum age requirement of a Senator? thirty five Bills that do not originate from the house representative? Amnesty The members of the lower house are elected by district and party list. The legislative power of the government shall be vested in the __ Congress Which of the following may disqualify a person form running for Presidency? He lived abroad five years preceding the election President-Vice-President-Senate President-House Speaker A member of the Supreme Court must have been for fifteen years or more, a judge of a lower court . The Supreme Court is composed of a chief Justice and fourteen Associate Justices. Which of the following is a Constitutional Commission ? Civil Service Commission What branch of government has the sole right to initiate all cases of impeachment? House of Representative Which of the following is not removable from office by impeachment? Senators The national language of the Philippines is Filipino Who may propose any amendment to, or revision of the Constitution? Congress or a Constitutional Convention What tax is paid by individuals who derive compensation income? Income tax
When is the deadline for filing income tax returns for every taxable year? April 15 Which of the following statements is true about taxe s? It is an enforced contribution What tax is imposed on one’s right to transmit properly at death and is measured by the value of the property? Estate Tax Which of the following is classified as being a”Head of the Family” for income tax purposes”? and unmarried individual with dependents What Act implements the mandate for t he “State to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at affordable cost”? Generics Act Which of the following is true about elective local officials? The term of office is three years What may be classified as alienable lands of the public domain? Agricultural lands What is the maximum equity for aliens in a corporation or association in the exploration development and utilization of natural resources? 40% What is recognized by the State as the foundation of the Nation? Family What are the rights provided by laws promulgated by the law-making body and may be abolished by the same body? Statutory Rights What are the rights that are intended to insure the well-being and economic security of the individual? Social and Economic Rights What citizenship is acquired by blood relationship? Jus sanguinis The following are qualifications of the right to suffrage exce pt _? Being literate The sole judge of all contest relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the Senate and Members of the House of Representatives is the _____. Electoral Tribunal The person who has succeeded as president is e ligible for re-election, except when he has served as president for ___. More than four years The sole judge of all contest relating to the elections, returns, and qualifications of the Pre sident of Vice President is the ___. Supreme Court Who has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment? House of Representatives Who has sole power to try and decide all cases of impeachment? House of Representatives A city have its own representatives, provided that it has a population of at least _. Two hundred fifty thousand The transfer of title or disposal of interest in property by voluntary, completely and actually depriving of dispossessing onself of his right or title to it in favor of a person or persons other than his spouse and relatives is called __. Divestment Which of the following is not expressly mandated by the Co nstitution to the President? Immunity from suit Any person who owns, directly or indirectly, shares of stock sufficient to elect a director of a corporation is called ____. A substantial stockholder Public officials and employees shall extend prompt, courteous, and adequate service to the public. This is a norm of conduct known as _____. Responsiveness to the Public Public officials and employees must at all times respect the rights of others, and shall refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public policy, public order, public safety and public interest. This is a norm of conduct known as _______. Commitment to Public Interest Public officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without discrimination and regardless of affiliation or preference. This is a norm of conduct known as ___. Political Neutrality Public officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino people. This is a norm of conduct known as _. Nationalism and Patriotism Public officials and employees shall lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income. This is a norm of conduct known as ___. Simple Living What is the term applied to the idea of securing the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs? Sustainable Development
A thing or right disposed of gratuitously, or any act of liberality, in favor of one who accepts it, and shall include a simulated sale or an ostensibly onerous disposition thereof is known as _. Gift The government agency in the Philippines that is in c harge of solid waste collection and disposal is the _. Department of Interior and Local Government
