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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Manila
SEP 24 2013

DEPARTMENT ORDER ) SUBJECT: INTEGRITY PLEDGE FOR DPWH

No. 86
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CONSTRUCTORS

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In line with the Department's continuing effort of improving its Integrity
Management Plan, consistent with the policy on the procurement and execution of
contracts for Infrastructure, Goods and Services set forth in Section II, Clause 3.1 of
the Philippine Bidding Documents, 4th Edition dated December 2010, Corrupt,
Fraudulent and Coercive Practices, and as agreed with Business Groups and
Transparency International, it is required that constructors submit a signed Integrity
Pledge annually to be able to participate in the bidding process undertaken by this
Department.

The said Integrity Pledge to be signed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or the
Managing Owner of the Construction Firm shall be a one-time requirement that shall form
part of the bidding documents to be submitted by the contractors annually. Submission of
the same shall qualify the contractors to be entered in the DPWH's Registry of Contractors
eligible to participate in the bidding process for a specific year.

The Head of the Implementing Offices of the Department shall ensure compliance
of Constructors on this directive.

This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its last publication in the official
gazette or newspaper of general circulation.

ELIO L. SINGSON
Secretary

Department of Public Works and Highways

Office of the Secretary

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Annex "A"

INTEGRITY PLEDGE
FOR DPWH CONSTRUCTOR

We believe that corruption detracts from the contribution of infrastructure projects to national
development.

We recognize that the national executive government, in particular the DPWH leadership, is taking
initiatives to reduce corruption and promote integrity.

We realize that such initiatives cannot be successful without our full cooperation.

As professionals, business owners and development partners, we are fully aware of our
responsibility to our stakeholders and to society to conduct our business with the highest degree
of professionalism and ethical standards.

In view of the following, we pledge the following:

• We will promote healthy competition and will not engage in collusion and rigging that
make a mockery of the bidding process.

• We will provide value-for-money services by including in our bid offers only the costs that
go directly to the project and reasonable profit, and by executing projects in accordance
with engineering standards.

• We will not engage in bribery in cash or in any other form and we will not offer or yield to
any demand or request for payoff money.

• We will maintain only one book of accounts and we will ensure that our financial reports
are accurate and transparent.

• We will install internal controls and systems for good governance and accountability.

• We will ensure that our employees embrace our commitment to integrity by developing or
enhancing our internal Code of Conduct.

• We will continue to participate in dialogues with DPWH and fellow contractors to address
any concerns in a fair and transparent manner.

Name and signature

Chief Executive Officer/Managing Owner

Company

Date signed