3CL ATEO-AN, II

SEC O ‘G’ COY

10 Reasons Why an AFP Officer Should be Moral

Moral by simple definition is a lesson concerning about what is right and what is

wrong, in other terms we can best understand moral by the definition of ethics. In

addition, we best know the core values of the AFP and that is by valuing fairness, trust,

respect, accountability, integrity, commitment and excellence in service to the country

and its people.

First reason is that we are the highly respected leaders of the country. We should

lead by example by doing what is truly right. Second, we as the AFP officer live by the

doctrines we are trained for. Next, it is our job to apply what is just in any situations that

requires the ability to decide on any circumstances that needs guidance from our

profession. Furthermore, it has been dictated in Section 1 Rule V: Incentives and

Rewards System stating that ‘officials and employees shall provide service to everyone

without unfair discrimination regardless of party affiliation or preference’. And that,

officers shall remain true to the people at all times. The officers carry the face of the

country that is why their very actions must be in line with their mottos as officers. By

being moral, life is balanced even here in the academy. In addition, it also an obligation

as an officer to think correctly regarding the right thing to do. By being moral, it shows

that the people can foster their trust and respect on you on your duties and
responsibilities. Lastly, it ensures the officers to a high standard.

Considering all these consolidated reasons as to why an AFP officer should be moral,

we come to conclude that by knowing the right thing to do we actually are helping each

other live peacefully. And as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, we are leading

by setting the example. Its heartwarming to know and see how a great leader is leading

the community by doing what is right. We stand to the definition where moral is part of

our value and we live to it. We as human beings need morals to live a better life. And is

it not fulfilling in our hearts that at least somehow in a stressful world there is a chance

where we can still feel human? That is why I have connected the thing about moral to

our daily lives here in this world and as a responsible officer at the same time leader.