Law 2
Law 2
Law 2
14. Which of the following is not covered by the Unclaimed Balances Law?
a. pawnshops c. building and loan associations
b. commercial banks d. trust companies
16. Within the month of January of every odd year, all banks shall be declared to the Treasurer of
the Philippines a statement of all credits and deposits held by them in favor of persons who have
not made further deposits or withdrawals during the preceding ten (10) years or more showing the
following except
a. The names and last known place of residence or post office addresses of the persons in whose
favor such unclaimed balances stand.
b. The nearest relative of the deceased depositor or creditor.
c. The date when the person in whose favor the unclaimed balance stands died, if known, or the
date when he made his last deposit or withdrawal.
d. The amount and the date of the outstanding unclaimed balances and whether the same is in
money or in security, and if the latter, the nature of the same.
17. Which of the following statement is true? Under Unclaimed Balances Law
I. The depositor or his successor-in-interest may request for the reactivation of the account by
writing the depository bank who in turn shall write the Bureau of the Treasury.
II. The unclaimed balances may be subject of escheat proceedings, after proper publication and
the depositors still do not lay claim to them.
a. I only c. Both I and II
b. II only d. Neither I and II
18. Which of the following is not a purpose of RA 1405 otherwise known as the Law on Secrecy of
Bank Deposits?
a. To encourage people to deposit their money in banking institutions.
b. To discourage private hoarding so that monies maybe properly utilized by banks in authorized
loans to assist in the economic development of the country.
c. To blend with the intention of the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
d. To make deposits confidential.
19. In the following cases, an official or employee of a banking institution may disclose information
to the government concerning deposit of whatever nature, except
a. Upon request of spouse or dependents of the depositor
b. Upon written permission of the depositor
c. In cases of impeachment
d. Upon order of a competent court in cases of bribery or declaration of duty of public officials.
20. All deposits of whatever nature with banks or banking institutions in the Philippines including
investments in bonds issued by the Government of the Philippines, its political subdivisions and its
instrumentalities are hereby considered as absolutely confidential in nature and may not be
examined, inquired or looked into by any person, government official, bureau or office. Which is
not an exception?
a. Where the money deposited or invested is the subject matter of the litigation.
b. In settlement of estate upon inquiry by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to determine the
estate of a deceased depositor.
c. In cases of other for abatement or compromise settlement of a taxpayer’s tax liabilities on the
ground of financial incapacity.
d. In cases of congressional investigation.