RA 6713

The Code of Conduct and

Ethical Standards for Public
Officials and Employees

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PRECURSORS

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Philippine Constitution of 1987

The State shall maintain

honesty and integrity in the public
service and take positive and
effective measures against graft
and corruption.
-Article II, Sec. 27
Philippine Constitution of 1987

Subject to reasonable
conditions prescribed by law, the
State adopts and implements a
policy of full public disclosure of all
its transactions involving public
interest.
-Article II, Sec. 28
Philippine Constitution of 1987

Public Office is a Public Trust.

Public officers and employees must at
all times be accountable to the people,
serve them with utmost responsibility,
integrity, loyalty and efficiency, act with
patriotism and justice, and lead
modest lives.
- Article XI, Sec. 1
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Administrative Code of 1987
(EO 292, Book I, Chapter 9)
SEC. 32, Nature of Public Office

SEC. 34, Declaration of Assets, Liabilities and

Networth

SEC. 35, Ethics in Government

 A public officer or employee shall
upon assumption of office and as
often thereafter as may be required
by law, submit a declaration under
oath of his assets, liabilities and,
networth.
- Sec. 34, EO 292
 All public officers and
employees shall be bound by a Code
of Ethics to be promulgated by the
Civil Service Commission.

- Sec. 35, EO 292

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RA 6713

 Signed into law on Feb. 20, 1989

 Took effect on March 25, 1989

 CSC IRR issued on April 21, 1989

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RA 6713

COVERAGE

Elective and appointive

Permanent or temporary
Career or non-career service
Military and police personnel

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RA 6713

Declaration of Policies
high standard of ethics in public service
accountability to the people
responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty
in the discharge of duties
act with patriotism and, lead modest lives
uphold public interest over personal interest

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RA 6713

SALIENT PROVISIONS

 Norms of Conduct of Public Officials

and Employees

 Duties of Public Officials and

Employees

 Prohibited Acts and Transactions

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RA 6713

SALIENT PROVISIONS

 Awards and Incentives

 Statements and Disclosure

 Divestment, and

 Penalties
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Norms of Conduct of
Public Officials and
Employees

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC INTEREST

 Uphold public over personal interest

 Use resources efficiently and

effectively, honestly, and
economically.

 Avoid wastage in public funds and

revenues.
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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC INTEREST

 SELFLESS, with sense of justice

and outrage at its violation

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

PROFESSIONALISM

 High degree of excellence,

professionalism, intelligence and skill.

 Discourage wrong perceptions of

your role as dispensers or peddlers of
undue patronage.

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

PROFESSIONALISM

 Utmost DEVOTION and

DEDICATION to duty.

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

JUSTNESS AND SINCERITY

 Be true to the people at all times.

 Do not discriminate anyone.
 Respect rights of others

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

JUSTNESS AND SINCERITY

 Refrain from doing acts contrary to
law, morals, good customs, public
policy, public order, public safety
and public interest
 Do not dispense or extend undue
favors on account of office to
relatives

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

POLITICAL NEUTRALITY

 Provide service to everyone without

unfair discrimination, regardless of
party affiliations or preference.

 Do not take part in any conflict or

struggle.

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

POLITICAL NEUTRALITY

 IMPARTIALITY and OBJECTIVITY

in the exercise of duties and
responsibilities

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

RESPONSIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC

 Prompt, courteous and adequate

service to the public.
 Provide information on policies and
procedures in clear and
understandable language

 Ensure openness of information

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

RESPONSIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC

 Public consultation and hearings

 Encourage suggestions
 Simplify and systematize policy,
rules and procedures, avoid red
tape

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

RESPONSIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC

 Develop understanding and

appreciation of the socio economic
conditions prevailing in the country.

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM

 Loyal to the Republic and to the

Filipino people

 Appreciate and take pride in our

country and people.

 Promote use of locally-produced

goods, resources and technology
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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM

 LOVE OF COUNTRY – coming

from sincere and deep feeling for
the true worth of the country.

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY

 Commit to the democratic way of

life and values
 Maintain public accountability
 Manifest by deeds the supremacy
of civilian authority over the
military

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY

 Uphold the Constitution

 LOYALTY TO THE COUNTRY OVER

LOYALTY TO PERSONS AND
PARTY

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 NORMS OF CONDUCT

SIMPLE LIVING

 Lead modest lives appropriate to

position and income.

 Do not indulge in extravagant and

ostentatious display of wealth in
any form.

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Duties of Public Officials
and Employees

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 DUTIES

• Act promptly on letters and requests.

• Submit annual performance reports.

• Process documents and papers

expeditiously.

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 DUTIES

• Act immediately on public’s personal

transactions.

• Make documents accessible to the

public.

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Acting Promptly on Letters and Requests

All public officials and employees shall,

within fifteen (15) working days from receipt
thereof, respond to letters, telegrams or other
means of communications sent by the public.
The reply must contain the action taken on the
request.
- Sec. 5 (a)
Galindez, Liberty C.
CSC Res. 110425; July 21, 2011

Section Sec. 5(a) of RA 6713 mandates all

public officials and employees to respond,
within 15 days only to letters, telegrams and
other means of communications sent by the
public and not to those written
communications from co-employees of the
same agency.
Process documents and papers
expeditiously

Within a reasonable time

Must contain not more than 3 signatories

In the absence of the authorized signatory,

the official next-in-rank or OIC shall sign
Reasonable time; Factors:
• Nature, simplicity or complexity of the subject
matter
• Completeness or inadequacy of requirements,
data and information
• Lack of resources caused by circumstances
beyond the control of the department, office,
or agency, or employee concerned
Reasonable time; Factors:
• Legal constraints such as restraining orders
and injunctions
• Fault, failure or negligence of the party
concerned which renders decision or action
not possible or premature
• Fortuitous events or force majeure
Make documents accessible to the
public

All public documents must be made

accessible to, and readily available for
inspection by the public within reasonable
working hours.
Sec. 5 (e)
Transparency of Transaction and
Access to Information

Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed

by law

Full public disclosure

Transactions involving public interest

 EXCEPTIONS
 In the interest of national defense or security
or the conduct of foreign affairs

 Disclosure would put the life and safety of an

individual in imminent danger

 Established privilege or recognized exceptions

as may be provided by law or settled policy or
jurisprudence
 EXCEPTIONS
 Drafts of decisions, orders, rulings, policy
decisions, memoranda, etc.

 Information of a personal nature where

disclosure would constitute unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy

 Investigatory records compiled for law

enforcement purposes
 EXCEPTIONS

 Premature disclosure of information regarding

currencies, securities, commodities, or
financial matters
Prohibited Acts and
Transactions

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 FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL
INTEREST
Public officials and employees shall not, directly
or indirectly, have any financial or material
interest in any transaction requiring the approval
of their office.
Outside Employment and other
Activities Related Thereto

Own, control, 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
 Outside Employment and other
Activities Related Thereto

Engage in private practice of profession unless

authorized by the Constitution or law, provided
that such practice will not conflict or tend to
conflict with their official functions
 Outside Employment and other
Activities Related Thereto

Recommend any person to any position in a

private enterprise which has a regular or
pending official transaction with their office
 Disclosure and/or Misuse of
confidential information
Disclosing or misusing confidential or
classified information officially known to the
public officer by reason of his office, to
further his private interests or give undue
advantage to anyone, or to prejudice the
public interest
 Solicitation or Acceptance of
Gifts
Gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or
anything of monetary value
Directly or indirectly
In connection with official duties or any
operation or transaction being regulated or
affected by the functions of the office
 EXCEPTIONS:
Unsolicited gifts of nominal or insignificant value
Gift from a member of family or relative on the
occasion of a family celebration
Nominal donations
Donations coming from private organizations for
humanitarian and altruistic purpose
Donations from government to government entities
Gifts or grants from foreign government consented
by the Congress
Statements and
Disclosure

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STATEMENT of ASSETS, LIABILITIES
and NETWORTH (SALN)
Who should file:

 All public officials and employees

Except:
 Those who serve in an official honorary capacity,
without service credit or pay
 Temporary laborers
 Casual or temporary workers
 Contractual workers

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STATEMENT of ASSETS, LIABILITIES
and NETWORTH (SALN)

When to file:

 Within 30 days after assumption of office

 On or before April 30 of every year thereafter

 Within 30 days after separation from the

service

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STATEMENT of ASSETS, LIABILITIES
and NETWORTH (SALN)

Contents:

Statement of assets, liabilities and net worth

Disclosure of business interests and financial
connections
Identification and disclosure of relatives in the
government up to the fourth civil degree of
relationship

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STATEMENT of ASSETS, LIABILITIES
and NETWORTH (SALN)
Accessibility:

Available for inspection at reasonable hours

Available for copying or reproduction after 10

working days from the time they are filed

Available to the public for a period of 10 years after

receipt of the statement

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STATEMENT of ASSETS, LIABILITIES
and NETWORTH (SALN)

Prohibited Acts:
It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain or
use any statement for:
 Any purpose contrary to morals or public policy

 Any commercial purpose other than by news and

communications media for dissemination in the
general public

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Conflict of Interest and
Divestment

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DIVESTMENT

A public official or employee shall avoid

conflicts of interest at all times. When a
conflict of interest arises, he shall resign from
his position in any private business enterprise
within 30 days from his assumption of office
and/or divest himself of his shareholdings or
interest within 60 days from such assumption.

-Sec. 9, RA 6713
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Conflict of Interest

When the official or employee is:

substantial stockholder;
member of the board of directors;
Officer of the corporation;
Owner or has substantial interest in a
business
Partner in a partnership

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Conflict of Interest

The interest of such corporation or business,

or his rights or duties therein, are opposed to
or affected by the faithful performance of
official duty.

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