RA 6713

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for Public Officials and

Employees
• In the context of the law, justness means an impartial decision of conflicting claims
Sincerity
• Sincerity may be defined as a state of mind which is truthful, free from deceit or
hypocrisy
(c) Justness and
• Highest degree of excellence, professionalism and skills in the performance of duties (b) Professionalism
• Samson vs. Restrivera, G.R No. 178454
Officials and Employees
Section
public 4. Norms of Conduct of Public
interest
• Uphold public interest
• Avoid wastage in public funds and revenues
(a) Commitment to
 Patriotism
• Loyalty to the Republic and to the Filipino people
• Depend Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion
(f) Nationalism and
• Extend prompt, courteous and adequate service to the public
the public
• Practice of ensuring that the public are served fully and responsibly by
(e) Responsiveness to and Employees
Officials
government agencies and officials
Section 4. Norms of Conduct of Public
• Provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of (d) Political Neutrality
party affiliation or preference
• Lead modest lives appropriate to position and income
(h) Simple Living
Democracy
(g) Commitment to
• Papers and documents must contain not more than three signatories
and papers expeditiously
• In the absence of duly authorized signatories, the official next-in-rank or (c) Process documents
officer-in-charge shall sign for and in their behalf
performance report
• Within 45 working days from the end of the year, every government
office/companies must submit their performance report
(b) Submit annual
Employees
• All public officials and employees shall, within 15 working days from receipt
of Public Officials and Section
letters 5. Duties
and request
thereof, respond to letters telegrams of other means of communication sent by
the public.
(a) Act Promptly on
• Muyco vs. Saratan (A.M. No. P-03-1761, April 2, 2004)
• It is the responsibility of the heads of departments, offices and agencies
to establish measures and standards that will ensure transparency and accessible to the public
openness in public transactions such as biddings and all other matters (e) Make documents
involving public interest
• RA 9184 (Section 8. Procurement by Electronic Means)
Employees
• Public officials and employees must attend to anyone transactions
who wants to avail his services public’s personal
Section 5. Duties of Public Officials and
• Angeles vs. Eduarte (A.M. No. P-03-1710, August 28, (d) Act immediately on the
2003)
 • Public officials and employees shall not,
directly or indirectly have any financial or
(a) Financial and material interest in any transaction requiring
material interest
Section 7. Prohibited Acts and Transactions
the approval of their office

( b ) Outside • Prohibition in the private practice of

profession and to accept employment in any
employment and other private enterprise regulated by their office
activities related
thereto
 • Public officials and employees shall not
(c) Disclosure and/or misuse use or divulge confidential information
of confidential information
Section 7. Prohibited Acts and Transactions
• Prohibits the acceptance, directly or indirectly of gifts or
anything of monetary value from any person in the course
(d) Solicitation or acceptance of their official duties
of gifts • Article 210-212 of The Revised Penal Code
 A form to be submitted by
To be filed within 30 days from public official or employee
assumption of office or on or stating their properties, assets,
and Financial Disclosure
before April 30 annually income, and financial
Sec. 8 (A). Statement of Assets and Liabilities connections
 When a conflict of interest arises, a
public official or employee shall resign
Section
from his 9. Divestment
position in any private business
enterprise within thirty (30) days from his
assumption of office and/or divest himself
of his shareholdings or interest within sixty
(60) days from such assumption
Fine not exceeding the equivalent of six months’ salary or suspension not exceeding one year

Section 11. Penalties

Violations of Sections 7, 8 or 9 of RA 6713 shall be punishable with imprisonment not exceeding five
years or a fine not exceeding five thousand pesos or both and in the discretion of the court of competent
jurisdiction, disqualification to hold public office

The official or employee concerned may bring an action against any person who obtains or uses a report
for any purpose prohibited by Section 8 (D) of RA 6713. The Court in which such action is brought may assess
against such person a penalty in any amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand pesos (P25,000.00).
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