How long do prohibitions continue after a public official's resignation?

The correct duration for prohibitions after a public official's resignation is established as one year. This stipulation serves to maintain the integrity and ethical standards surrounding public service, ensuring that former officials do not leverage their prior positions for undue influence or advantage shortly after stepping down. A one-year period allows for a buffer where any potential conflicts of interest or the use of confidential information acquired during their tenure are appropriately mitigated.

This timeframe underscores the commitment to accountability in public service and acts as a deterrent against corruption or unethical behavior that could arise from the proximity of a former official to current affairs, making the one-year prohibition a key aspect of the standards set forth in R.A. No. 6713.