Every public official and employee shall observe the following as standards of personal conduct in the discharge and execution of official duties:
1.
Commitment to public interest – Always uphold
the public interest over personal interest. Avoid wastage in public funds and
revenues. Ensure that government resources and powers are employed and used
efficiently, effectively, honestly and economically.
2.
Professionalism – Perform and discharge your
duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence and
skill. Enter public service with utmost devotion and dedication to duty.
Discourage wrong perception of your role as dispenser or peddler of undue
patronage.
3.
Justness and sincerity – Remain true to the
people at all times. Act with justness and sincerity, and do not discriminate
against anyone, especially the poor and the underprivileged. Refrain from doing
acts contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public policy, pubic order,
public safety and public interest. Do not dispense or extend undue favors on
account of your office to your relatives, whether by consanguinity or affinity,
except with respect to appointments of such relatives to positions considered
strictly confidential or as members of your personal staff whose terms are
coterminous with yours.
4.
Political neutrality – Provide service to
everyone without unfair discrimination regardless of party affiliation or
preference.
5.
Responsiveness to the public – Extend prompt,
courteous, and adequate service to the public. Unless otherwise provided by law
or hen required by the public interest, you shall provide information on your
policies and procedures in clear and understandable language, ensure openness
of information, public consultations and hearings whenever appropriate,
encourage suggestions, simplify and systematize policy, rules and procedures,
avoid red tape and develop an understanding and appreciation of the
socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country, especially in the
depressed rural and urban areas.
6.
Nationalism and patriotism – always be loyal to
the Republic and o the Filipino people, promote the use of locally produced
goods, resources and technology and encourage appreciation and pride of country
and people. Endeavor to maintain and defend Philippine sovereignty against
foreign intrusion.
7.
Commitment to democracy – Commit yourself to the
democratic way of life and values. Maintain the principle of public accountability
and manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military.
Always uphold the constitution and put loyalty to country above loyalty to
persons or party.
8.
Simple living – You and your family shall lead
modest lives appropriate to your positions and income. Do not indulge in
extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form.