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In the following scenario, identify the controlling doctrine under RA 6713 and apply it to determine whether the facts constitute unethical conduct and what administrative penalties the CSC may impose: A city ambulance service licensing officer chairs the Permits Panel. He is the sister of the owner of QuickRun Ambulance Ltd., a private firm seeking a permit to operate a fleet of city-approved ambulances. Before deliberations, the officer privately tells QuickRun’s owner that the permit will be granted and instructs other panel members to withdraw or reject competing applications by citing minor deficiencies. After the permit is issued, the officer accepts a fully paid weekend at a resort from QuickRun’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?