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In the following scenario, identify the controlling doctrine under RA 6713 governing unethical conduct and apply it to determine whether the facts constitute unethical conduct and what administrative penalties the CSC may impose: A provincial procurement committee chair, who is the spouse of the owner of a bidding firm, privately informs the owner that the project will be awarded to the firm, and instructs the committee to adjust evaluation criteria to favor the firm while disqualifying rival bids for minor deficiencies. After award, the chair accepts a fully paid weekend trip from the firm’s owner. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine under RA 6713 and state its essential elements. (b) Do these facts establish unethical conduct under RA 6713? Apply the doctrine to the facts and explain your reasoning. (c) What administrative penalties may the Civil Service Commission impose for unethical conduct under RA 6713 and why?