OF PROFESSIONAL AND

BUSINESS ETHICS
PRACTICE AND
CORPORTATE
GOVERNANCE IN THE
PHILIPPINES,
SPECIFICALLY IN THE
ENGINEERING
PROFESSION, MORE
SPECIFICALLY ECE

A) Republic Act No. 8792

Republic Act No. 8792 otherwise known as

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT OF 2000 is an act
providing for the recognition and use of electronic
commercial and none-commercial transactions and
documents, penalties for unlawful use thereof and for
other purposes. This side of the law deals more on the
business side of an Electronics Engineer. This includes
the electronic commerce in general, the legal
recognition of electronic writing or document and data
messages, communication of electronic data messages
and electronic documents, electronic commerce in
specific areas such a the carriage of goods, and
electronic transactions in government, PRC.

B) .Republic Act No. 5734and 9292

Republic Act No. 5734also known as THE ELECTRONICS AND

COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ACT OF THE
PHILIPPINESwas the first Republic act made specifically for
electronics engineer in the Philippines. This was enacted,
without Executive Approval on June 21, 1969. During the
twelfth congress, third regular season on July 28 2004, it was
repealed by Republic Act No. 9292 also known as
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ACT OF
THE PHILIPPINES" which is the act that is currently being
complied with by every Engineers. This act which is a
consolidation of House Bill No. 5224 and Senate Bill No. 2683
was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the
Senate on February 2, 2004 and was later approved and
become official on April 17, 2004 under President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo.

REGULATIONS ON ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

PLEDGE OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

I am an Electronics Engineer. In my profession, I take deep pride,

but without vain glory to it, I owe solemn obligations that I am
eager to faithfully fulfill. As an Electronics Engineer, I will participate
in none but honest and legal enterprises. To him who has engaged
my services, as employer or client, I will give the utmost of
performance and fidelity. I dedicate myself in analysis, synthesis,
and dissemination of engineering knowledge and practice. Zealous
of the high repute of my calling, I will strive to protect the interest
and the good name of any engineer that I know to be deserving, but
I will not shirk, should duty dictate from disclosing the truth
regarding anyone who by unscrupulous act, has shown himself
unworthy of the profession. To my colleagues, I pledge, in the same
full measure, I ask of them, integrity and fair dealing, and devotion
to the standards, and dignity to the engineering profession that
carries with it the obligation to serve humanity with greatest
dedication. SO HELP ME GOD.

ENGINEERING ETHICS

justice and courtesy form a moral philosophy

which, associated with mutual interest
among men
keystone of professional conduct is integrity
fidelity to the public
uphold the honor and dignity of his
profession and avoid association with any
enterprise of questionable character
dealings with fellow engineers, he should be
fair and tolerant.

RELATIONS WITH
THE STATE

Each and every engineer shall recognize

and respect the supreme authority of the
State as expressed through its laws and
implemented by its agencies, whenever
and wherever such laws do not infringe
upon the rights and privileges of citizens
as guaranteed by the Constitution.

He shall recognize that the well-being of

the public and the interest of the State
are above the well-being and interest of
any individual

In the interest of justice, he shall aid the

State, if and when the technology is
needed for the prevention and/or
prosecution of unjust, criminal, or
unlawful acts.

In the interest of good government, he

shall in every way possible extend
cooperation to the State in the
accomplishment of its goals and
objectives.

In the interest of social efficiency, he

shall extend assistance, guidance and
training to all subordinates under his
jurisdiction in order to increase their skill
and ability, knowledge and experience
for the purpose of eventually increasing
their responsibilities.

In the interest of the national economy

and well-being, he shall always strive in
the execution of his work with optimum
efficiency, economy and safety.

In the interest of national security, the

State shall be given primary
considerations in all his inventions
and/or devices on electronics and related
fields that are useful for national security
and defense.

In the event of national emergency, he

shall offer his technology, skill, ability
and experience to the service of the
State, even if it will involve personal
sacrifices.