33. diss and diass’ goal is to promote the welfare and development of individuals and society.

34. Please read and familiarize. The complete notes of this, can be found in google classroom.

Have you experienced given a responsibility? Are you living within your rights? Counselor has rights,
responsibilities, and accountabilities? For you to better understand these things let us define first the
following:

Rights- are the due that should be given to people. It has a legal basis in which will

help the people to act accordingly.

Responsibilities- these are the obligations given to someone that should be done appropriately so that
others will benefit for it.

Accountability- it is a duty of person in which he/she is the ones who is liable for whatever happens in a
certain organization or act.

Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 (RA 9258) Section 27 stipulates that individuals who engage in the
practice of guidance and counseling. (taken from DIASS, JM Cauyan, CA Brillon and R Quilicol):

a. Should have a valid Certificate of Registration and a valid Professional Identification card or
special permit.

b. Should not make representations to the public as a licensed guidance counselor when his/her
license has been revoked or suspended.

c. Should not allow anybody to use his/her license as guidance counselor. This provision is to
protect the profession and clients from possible unscrupulous individuals who might take advantage of
innocent people.

The Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling issued Board Resolution No 5 series of
2008, also known as the Code of Ethics for Registered Guidance Counselors. It is based on the following
fundamental principles. (taken from DIASS, JM Cauyan, CA Brillon and R Quilicol):

1. Respect for the personhood and integrity of the person.

2. Recognition of individual differences.

3. A commitment to promote the client’s well-being.

4. Responsible caring.

5. Integrity of practitioner-client relationship.

6. Fostering the practitioner’s professional growth.

7. Accomplishment and improvement of the profession.

8. Responsibility to the society.

9. Sensible regard for the ethical recognition of the social code and moral expectations of the
community. 10. Relevant service to the community.