

This is a luxury that would have been not possible for honest government employees. There is the question of taxpayer's money spent unwisely since he is expected to come out with less output compared to being 100% at the Senate, or in complying to his previous position). Pacquiao spend his own money to allow his friends to enjoy his fight live (But who's saying he is not also taking advantage of his salary as a government official? After all, he is obviously frequently absent at "work" to attend to his training and fight. At least di nya ginamit ang pera ng bayan para makapanood noon? Nevertheless, no matter what is his reasoning, it does not wash off the bigger mistake. to watch the fight If he filed for a leave then, maybe it's a little less of a sin. Is it an excuse if the person(s) in question puts in more days and hours of work compared to many people in government. but tell me how many politicians go on junket trips paid by tax payers money. Public officials are not allowed to accept any gifts, money, etc. This is in reference to Philippine National Chief Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's sponsored trip to watch Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's fight against Jessie Vargas in Las Vegas, and is now the subject of an Omby=udsman probe. Sometimes, you can get in trouble by being honest. But hey, that's just the lawyer talking." - Agatha De Jesus E., precisely to avoid situations such as this where the public official's character is questioned, regardless of "clean" intentions. It's a protection for the public official, i. The ratio is clear: to remove actual and APPEARANCE of conflict of interest. In addition, there are various Codes of Conduct depending on the branch of government. Lack of intention or malice is NOT a defense. 3019 is a special law so it's malum in se, the mere commission of the act is a violation.
#Bato dela rosa manny pacquiao code
RA 3019 and the Revised Penal Code provisions on Qualified Bribery and Bribery are some of the applicable laws. "Strictly legal input: public officials are prohibited under the law from accepting gifts of ANY kind (including donations, even during vacation leave).
