CODE OF

CONDUCT AND
ETHICAL
STANDARDS FOR
PUBLIC
OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES
(RA 6713)
 LEGAL BASIS
Declaration of State Policy
(Section 2 of 1987 Constitution)

“. . .Public officials and employees must at

all times be accountable to the people,
serve them with utmost responsibility,
integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act with
patriotism and justness, and lead modest
lives.”
 RA 6713 – “Code of Conduct and
Ethical Standards for Public
Officials and Employees”

 approved by then Pres. Corazon C. Aquino

on February 20, 1989
 took effect on March 25, 1989
 implementing rules promulgated by
the Civil Service Commission
on April 21, 1989
 PURPOSES/OBJECTIVES OF THE CODE

To uphold the time-honored

principle
of public office being a public trust;
 To grant incentives and rewards for
exemplary service;
 PURPOSES/OBJECTIVES OF THE CODE

 To enumerate prohibited acts and

transactions; and

 To provide penalties for violations

thereof.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CODE

1. It has general applicability.

- covers all officials & employees
in the government regardless of:
position or rank, salary grade,
employment status, economic status,
and political, social, religious
affiliation.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CODE

2. It is well-balanced, rigid and harsh but

consistent with fair play;

3. It appeals to our common sense;

4. It provides for transparency in
government transactions and
openness in the disclosure by
government employees of their
assets and liabilities.
The EIGHT (8) NORMS OF
CONDUCT
1. SIMPLE LIVING
- lead modest lives appropriate
to their position and income
- NOT indulge in extravagant or
ostentatious display of
wealth in any form
 SIMPLE LIVING
practice good and proper
budgeting.

observe good health habits

Maintain simple lifestyle

 Simple Living

planning your family

supporting self-reliant or livelihood

programs/projects
 Simple Living

Maintaining sound moral values

adoption of cost-cutting measures in

all government offices
2. COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC
INTEREST
always uphold public interest over
personal interest
all government resources must be
employed and used efficiently,
effectively, honestly and
economically, particularly to avoid
wastage in public funds and
revenues
 Commitment to Public Interest

avoid wastage in public funds

and resources

use wisely government funds,

resources, power/position

adopt cost-cutting measures

 preserve public properties

obey rules and regulations

designed to protect the public

love your work. “Public interest

must always prevail over personal
interest.”
3. PROFESSIONALISM

perform and discharge their duties

and functions with the highest
degree of excellence, professionalism,
intelligence and skill.

They shall endeavor to discourage the

wrong perceptions of their roles as
dispensers or peddlers of undue patronage

They shall do public service with

devotion and dedication to duty.
 Professionalism

 behaving according to set

standards of norms/behaviors
under RA 6713, civil service rules,
and office rules and decorum
 Professionalism

 encourage open communication

lines with superiors and
subordinates
 continuous education for self and
work improvement;
exercise self-respect at all times
4. RESPONSIVENESS TO
THE PUBLIC.

 Public officials and employees shall

extend prompt, courteous, adequate
and quality service to the public.
expedite service delivery process
without sacrificing quality
treat and serve clients equally
regardless of sex, race, social status,
religious or political affiliation, and
ethnic origin.
 RESPONSIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC

being resourceful; eliciting suggestions

from others to improve delivery of
services.
simplify and systematize office
rules, procedures, and policies
taking risks for clients’ welfare or
Interest
 RESPONSIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC

Being courteous; “Service with

a Smile”
 No procrastination; no ningas
cogon
Avoid red tape
1. Loafing during office hours
2. Extended personal telephone calls during
office hours
3. Extended Texting (SMS) personal messages
during office hours
4. Frequent tardiness/undertime
5. Absenteeism
6. Bringing children to the office
7. Extended lunch/snack break
8. Long entertainment of personal visitors
5. COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY

COMMIT TO THE DEMOCRATIC WAY

OF LIFE AND VALUES;

maintain the principle of public

accountability;

manifest by deeds the supremacy

of civilian authority over the
military;
5. COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY

OBSERVE THE GOLDEN RULE

maintain open door policy or

regular dialogues/meetings;

help keep order;

 COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY

uphold at all times the constitution

and put loyalty to country above
loyalty to persons or party.
assert our democratic rights
COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY

participate in public forum/fora

 6. NATIONALISM & PATRIOTISM

loyal to the Republic of the Phil.

promote the use of locally produced

goods, resources, and technology
 NATIONALISM & PATRIOTISM
encourage appreciation of the
natural beauties/resources,
Filipino heritage & ingenuity, etc.
(pride of our country and people)

maintain and defend Philippine

sovereignty against foreign
intrusion
 NATIONALISM & PATRIOTISM
patronize Filipino products, talents, arts,
culture and tradition;
promote Filipino culture and Pinoy
technology;
keeping abreast with and being involved
with national issues;

refrain from participating or engaging in

activities contrary to national interest;
 NATIONALISM & PATRIOTISM

being knowledgeable about the

historical, geographical roots and
development of our own region
and our country as a whole;

uphold the Phil. Constitution

and other laws of our land;
 NATIONALISM & PATRIOTISM

respect the Filipino Flag

pay our taxes promptly and

correctly;

disseminate to fellow workers

information and skills acquired.
7. JUSTNESS AND SINCERITY

remain true to the people at all

times;
not to discriminate against
anyone especially the poor and
under privileged;

refrain from doing acts contrary

to law, good morals, and public
policy, order, safety, and interest;
 JUSTNESS AND SINCERITY

shall not dispense or extend

undue favors on account of their
office to their relatives & friends;

not practice favoritism;

not to discriminate
 8. POLITICAL NEUTRALITY

refrain from electioneering

exercise your right of suffrage
conscientiously
ELECTION CAMPAIGN AND PARTISAN
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
-refers to an act designed to promote the elction or defeat of a
particular candidate/s to a public office which shall include:
1. forming organizations, associations, clubs, committees or
other groups of person for the purpose of soliciting votes
and/or undertaking any campaign for or against a candidate;
2. holding political caucuses, conferences, meetings, rallies,
parades or other similar assemblies, for the purpose of
soliciting votes and/or undertaking any campaign or
propaganda for or against a candidate
ELECTION CAMPAIGN AND PARTISAN
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
-refers to an act designed to promote the elction or
defeat of a particular candidate/s to a public office
which shall include:
3. making speeches, announcements or commentaries or
holding interviews for or against the election of any
candidate for public office;
4. publishing or distributing campaign literature or
materials designed to support or oppose the election
of any candidate; or
ELECTION CAMPAIGN AND PARTISAN
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
- refers to an act designed to promote the elction or defeat of a
particular candidate/s to a public office which shall include:

5. directly or indirectly soliciting votes, pledges or support for or

against a candidate
Following acts are likewise considered partisan political
activities:
a. Being a delegate to any political convention or member of any
political committee or directorate or an officer of any political
club or other similar organizations
ELECTION CAMPAIGN AND PARTISAN
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
B. Making speeches or publications to draw
political support in behalf of any particular
party or candidate for public office.
C. soliciting or receiving contribution for
political purposes, either directly or indirectly.
D. Becoming publicly identified with the success
or failure of any candidate/s.
REWARD AND RECOGNITION

☺Dangal ng Bayan Award - ( trophy,

golden medallion, automatic promotion
to next higher position, cash reward of
Php200,000.00)
DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS
AND EMPLOYEES
1. Act promptly on letters and request
- Sent by the public within 15 days from receipt
thereof. The reply must contain the action taken on
the request.
2. Process documents and papers expeditiously or
promptly
- This means you must process and complete
within a reasonable time from their preparation. The
document must contain not more than three (3)
initials or signatures. If the duly authorized signatory
is absent, the officials next-in-rank or officer-in-charge
should sign for and in his/her behalf.
3. Act immediately on the public’s personal
transactions.
- You must attend to anyone who wants to avail
himself/herself on the services of your office, and you
must at all times act promptly and courteously. This
means you must not let your client wait for so long
before you can give him/her request.
4. Make documents accessible to the public.
- You are under obligation to provide official
information, records or documents to any requesting
public within reasonable working hours.
1. Public officials and employees
shall not, directly or indirectly, have
any financial or material interest in
any transaction requiring the
approval of their office.
2. Public officials and employees during
their incumbency shall not own, control
or manage or accept employment as
officer, employee, consultant, counsel,
broker, agent, trustee or nominee in any
private enterprise regulated, supervised
or licensed by their office unless
expressly allowed by law.
3. Public officials and employees shall
not engage in the private practice of
their profession unless authorized by
the Constitution or law, provided that
such practice will not conflict or tend
to conflict with their official functions.
4. Public officials and employees
shall not recommend any person to
any position in a private enterprise
which has a regular or pending
transaction with their office.
5. Public officials and employees shall
not use or divulge, confidential or
classified information officially known
to them by reason of their office and
shall not make them available to the
public, either to (a) further their private
interests, or (b) give undue advantage
to anyone; or (c) to prejudice the public
interest.
6. Public officials and employees shall not
solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything
of monetary value from any person in the
course of their official duties or in connection
with any operation being regulated by, or any
transaction which may be affected by the
functions of their office.
7. It shall be unlawful for any person to
obtain or use any statement filed under
this Act for: (a) any purpose contrary to
morals or public policy and (b) any
commercial purpose other than by
news and communications media for
dissemination to the general public.
8. Public officials and
employees shall not indulge in
extravagant or ostentatious
display of wealth in any form.
9. Officials and employees
shall not display ill or bad
manners.
10. Officials and
employees shall not
withhold information.
I. COMMITTING ANY VIOLATION OF
THE CODE
 Fine not exceeding the equivalent of
six (6) months salary; or

 Suspension not exceeding one (1)

year; or

 Removal depending on the gravity of

the offense after due notice and
hearing by the appropriate body or
agency.
II. VIOLATION OF:
Section 7 – Prohibited Acts and Transactions
Section 8 – Statements and Disclosure
Section 9 – Divestment
1. Imprisonment not exceeding five (5) years;
2. Fine not exceeding P5,000.00 or both.
3. And in the discretion of the court of
competent jurisdiction, DISQUALIFICATION
TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE.
“Let us not become weary in doing
good, for at the proper time we will
reap a good harvest if we do not
give up. Therefore, as we have
opportunities, let us do good to all
people . . .”
Galatians 6:9-10