Dear PAO,

Our barangay captain is a lawyer. Last week, I saw him attend a hearing for his client in Quezon City. Upon inquiry, I was told he is practicing his profession as a lawyer. As an elected Punong Barangay, is he not prohibited to practice his profession in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Public Officials considering he is already a public official?

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