Section 17Sec./Art. 17

Practice of Profession. -

(a) The Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers and members of the Cabinet are prohibited from practicing their profession or engaging in any occupation other than the exercise of their functions as officials of the Bangsamoro Government.

(b) Members of the Parliament who are not holding Cabinet positions may practice their professions, engage in any occupation, or teach in schools except during session hours: Provided, That membvers of the Parliament who are also members of the Philippine Bar shall not:

(1) Appear as cpunsel before any court in any civil case wherein the Bangsamoro Government or any office, agency, or instrumentality of the government is the adverse party;

(2) Appear as counsel in any criminal case wherein an officer or employee of the National Government or the Bangsamoro Government or any office, agency, or instrumentality of the government is the adverse party;

(3) Collect any fee for appearance in administrative proceedings involving the Bangsamoro Government; and

(4) Use property and personnel of the government except when the member concerned is defending the interest of the government.

(c) Doctors of medicine may practice their profession even during official hours of work only on occasions of emergency: Provided, That the members concerned do not derive monetary compensation therefrom.