This document defines terms related to ethics, values, and conduct for public officials and employees in the Philippines according to Republic Act No. 6713. It includes 22 terms to define, such as crime, dishonesty, disloyalty to the government, and gift. It also discusses the core values of the Philippine National Police (PNP), including love of God, respect for authority, and service to people. The document outlines ethical standards, customs, ceremonies and traditions of the PNP regarding professional conduct, discipline, secrecy, and courtesy.

1. ETHICHS AND
VALUES

2. BASIS:
Republic Act No. 6713 the "Code of Conduct
and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Employees.“
Approved: February 20, 1989.

3. TERMS TO FONDER:
1. CRIME – an act committed or omitted in
violation of law forbidding or commanding it.
Simple nonfeasance, misfeasance, or
malfeasance by public servants or police
officers that violates the provisions of the RPC
and other statutes may constitute the
commission of the crime.
2. DISHONESTY – the concealment or distortion
of truth in a manner of a fact relevant to one’s
office or connected with the performance of his
duties.

4. TERMS TO FONDER:
3. DISLOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT – Consist
of abandonment or renunciation of one’s loyalty to
the government of the Philippines, or advocating
the overthrow of the government.
4. ETHICAL STANDARD – refers to the conduct and
behavior governing a group, a class, or
organization.
5. GIFT – Refers to the thing or right disposed
gratuitously, or any act of liberty in favor of
another who accepts it, and shall include a
simulated sale or ostensibly onerous disposition
thereof. It shall not include an unsolicited gift of
nominal or insignificant value not given in
anticipation of, or exchange for a favor.

5. TERMS TO FONDER:
6. INCOMPETENCY – It is the manifested lack of
adequate ability and fitness for the satisfactory
performance of police duties. This refers to any
physical and intellectual quality, the lack of which
substantially incapacitates one to perform the duties
of peace officers.
7. MALFEASANCE – It is the performance of some act
which ought not to be done. It is the doing either
through ignorance, inattention or malice, of that which
the officer had no legal right to do at all, as when he
acts without any authority whatsoever, or
exceeds, ignores or abuse his powers. Or the
performance of some act which is unlawful or wrongful
or which one has specially contracted not to perform
or it is sometimes called official misconduct.

6. TERMS TO FONDER:
8. MISCONDUCT – This is generally
premeditated, obstinate or intentional purpose. It
usually refers to transgression of some
established and definite rule of action, where no
discretion is left except what necessity may
demand. It does not necessarily means corruption
or criminal intention but implies wrong intention
and not mere error of judgment.
9. MISFEASANCE or Irregularities in the
Performance of a Duty – It is the improper
performance of some act which might lawfully be
done or the performance of a lawful act in an
unlawfully or culpably negligent manner.

7. TERMS TO FONDER:
10. MORALS AND MORALITY – It refers to what is
judged as good conduct. The term moral is also
used to describe someone who has the capacity
to make value judgments and discernment from
wrong.
11. MOONLIGHTING – An act of a member of the
PNP pursuing or following any calling or
occupation or the act of engaging in any business,
which includes but not limited to all activities, jobs,
work, and similar functions, performed, engaged
in or undertaken by him, in or off duty hours with
or without compensation, which is inconsistent or
incompatible with the PNP duties and/or functions.

8. TERMS TO FONDER:
12. NONEFEASANCE OR NEGLECT OF DUTY – It is
omission of some act, which ought to be performed.
It is the omission or refusal without sufficient
excuse, to perform an act or duty, which is a peace
officers legal obligation to perform.
13. OPPRESSION – Imports an act of
cruelty, severity, unlawful execution, or excessive
use of authority.
14. POLICE CUSTOMS AND SOCIAL DECORUM – A
set of norms and standards practiced by members
during social and other functions.
15. POLICE ETHICS – It is the practical science that
treats the principle of human morality and duty as
applied to law enforcement.

9. TERMS TO FONDER:
16. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT – It refers to the
set of behavioral standard governing particular
profession or professionals.
17. PUBLIC OFFICIAL – Includes elective and
appointive officials and employees, permanent
or temporary, whether in the career or non-
career service, including military and police
personnel, whether they receive compensation
or not, regardless of amount.

10. TERMS TO FONDER:
18. PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE – Any
persons holding any public office or employment
by virtue of an appointment, election, contract
and any persons holding any office or
employment, by appointment or contract in any
state-owned or controlled corporation.
19. VIOLATION OF LAW – Presupposes
conviction in court of any crime or offense
penalized under RPC or any special law or
ordinances.

11. TERMS TO FONDER:
20. Conflict of interest arises when a public official or
employee is a member of a board, an officer, or a
substantial stockholder of a private corporation or
owner or has a substantial interest in a
business, and the interest of such corporation or
business, or his rights or duties therein, may be
opposed to or affected by the faithful performance of
official duty.
21. Commitment to public interest - Public officials
and employees shall always uphold the public
interest over and above personal interest. All
government resources and powers of their
respective offices must be employed and used
efficiently, effectively, honestly and
economically, particularly to avoid wastage in public

12. TERMS TO FONDER:
22. Professionalism - Public officials and employees
shall perform and discharge their duties with the
highest degree of
excellence, professionalism, intelligence and skill.
They shall enter public service with utmost devotion
and dedication to duty. They shall endeavor to
discourage wrong perceptions of their roles as
dispensers or peddlers of undue patronage.
23. Nationalism and patriotism - Public officials and
employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic
and to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally
produced goods, resources and technology and
encourage appreciation and pride of country and
people. They shall endeavor to maintain and defend
Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion.

13. TERMS TO FONDER:
24. Solicitation or acceptance of gifts - 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.

14. TERMS TO FONDER:
25. Statements of Assets and Liabilities and
Financial Disclosure - All public officials and
employees, except those who serve in an
honorary capacity, laborers and casual or
temporary workers, shall file under oath their
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
and a Disclosure of Business Interests and
Financial Connections and those of their
spouses and unmarried children under eighteen
(18) years of age living in their households.

15. TERMS TO FONDER:
Statements of Assets and Liabilities and
Financial Disclosure:
The documents must be filed:
(a) within thirty (30) days after assumption of
office;
(b) on or before April 30, of every year
thereafter; and
(c) within thirty (30) days after separation from
the service.

16. The PNP Core Values
The police service is a noble profession
which demands from its members
specialized knowledge and skills, as well
as high standards of ethics and morality.
Hence, the members of the PNP must
adhere to and internalize the enduring core
values of love of God, respect for authority,
selfless love and service for people,
sanctity of marriage, and family life,
responsible dominion and stewardship
over material things, and truthfulness.

17. The Police Officer’s Creed
I believe in God, The Supreme Being, The
Great Provider, and The Creator of all men
and everything dear to me. In return, I can do
no less than love Him above all obeying His
word, seek His guidance in the performance of
my sworn duties and honor Him at all times.

18. The Police Officer’s Creed
I believe that respect for authority is a duty. I
respect and uphold the Constitution, the laws
of the land and the applicable rules and
regulations. I recognize the legitimacy and
authority of the leadership, and obey legal
orders of my superior officers.
I believe in selfless love and service to people.
Towards this end, I commit myself to the
service of my fellowmen over and above my
personal interest.

19. The Police Officer’s Creed
I believe in the sanctity of marriage and family
life. I shall set the example of decency and
morality, shall have high regard for family life
and value of marital fidelity.
I believe in the responsible dominion and
stewardship over material things. I shall inhibit
myself from extravagance and ostentatious
display of material things. I shall help protect the
environment and conserve nature to maintain
ecological balance.
I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness. I must be
trustworthy and I shall uphold the truth at all

20. Filipino Values
1. Fear of the Lord (Pagkatakot sa Diyos).
2. Faith (Pananalig)
3. Close Family Ties (Makapamilya)
4. Community Spirit (Bayanihan)
5. Solidarity (Pakikibaka)
6. Love for Others/Fellowmen
(Pakikipagkapwa/Pakikisama)
7. Knowledge (Karunungan)
8. Love for Country or Patriotism (Pagmamahal sa
Bayan)
9. Responsible Citizenship (Mabuting Mamayan)
10. Courage (Lakas or Tibay ng Loob)

21. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and
Ceremonies, Traditions
 Delicadeza- In consonance with the requirements
of honor and integrity in the PNP, all members
must have the moral courage to sacrifice self-
interest in keeping with the time-honored principle
of delicadeza.
 Police Lifestyle- The PNP shall promote and
maintain a lifestyle for its members which the
public will find credible and respectable. The
public expects a police officer to live a simple and
dignified life. They must be free from greed
corruption and exploitation.

22. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and Ceremonies, Traditions
 Political Patronage- PNP members shall inhibit
themselves from soliciting political patronage
on matters pertaining to
assignment, award,, training and promotion.
 Non-Partisanship- PNP members shall provide
services to everyone without discrimination
regardless of party affiliation in accordance
with existing laws and regulations.

23. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and Ceremonies, Traditions
 Secrecy Discipline- PNP members shall guard
the confidentiality of classified information
against unauthorized disclosure, including
confidential aspects of official
business, special orders, communications and
other documents roster or any portion
thereof, contents of criminal records, identities
of persons who may have given information to
the police in confidence and other classified
information or intelligence material.

24. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and Ceremonies, Traditions
 Discipline- PNP members shall conduct
themselves properly at all times in keeping with
the rules and regulations of the organization.
 Loyalty- PNP members shall be loyal to the
Constitution and the police service as manifested
by their loyalty to their superiors peers and
subordinates as well.
 Obedience to Superiors- PNP members shall
obey lawful orders of and be courteous to superior
officers and other appropriate authorities within
the chain of command.

25. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and Ceremonies, Traditions
 Command Responsibility- In accordance with
the Doctrine on Command
Responsibility, immediate Commanders/
Directors shall be responsible for the effective
supervision, control and direction of their
personnel and shall see to it that all
government resources shall be
managed, expended or utilized in accordance
with laws and regulations and safeguard
against losses thru illegal or improper
disposition.

26. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and Ceremonies, Traditions
 Half-Mast – The flag is raised at half-mast in
deference to deceased uniformed members of the
command.
 Honor Ceremony – Arrival and departure honor
ceremonies are rendered to visiting
dignitaries, VIPs, PNP Officers with the grade of
Chief Superintendent and above and AFP officers
of equivalent grade, unless waived.
 Happy Hours- Usually on Friday or any other day
suitable for the occasion, PNP members gather
together at their PNP club for a light hearted
jesting or airing of minor gripes.

27. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and Ceremonies, Traditions
 Spiritual Beliefs- PNP members are traditionally
religious and God-loving person. They attend religious
services together with the members of their family.
 Valor- History attests that the Filipino law enforcers
have exemplified the tradition of valor in defending the
country from aggression and oppression and
protecting/preserving the life and property of the
people. They sacrificed their limbs and lives for the
sake of their countrymen whom they have pledged to
serve.
 Patriotism- The PNP members are traditionally
patriotic by nature. They manifest their love of country
with a pledge of allegiance to the flag and a vow to
defend the constitution

28. Some of the Basic Issues, Professional
Conduct, Customs and Ceremonies, Traditions
 Word of Honor- PNP members’ word is their bond.
They stand by and commit to uphold it.
 Duty- PNP members have historically exemplified
themselves as dedicated public servants who
perform their tasks with a deep sense of
responsibility and self-sacrifice. They shall readily
accept assignment anywhere in the country.
 Camaraderie- The binding spirit that enhances
teamwork and cooperation in the police
organization, extending to the people they
serve., in manifested by the PNP members’ deep
commitment and concern for one another.

29. Ethical Standards
 Morality- PNP members shall adhere to high
standards of morality and decency and shall
set good examples for others to follow.
 Judicious Use of Authority – PNP members
shall exercise proper and legitimate use of
authority in the performance of duty.
 Integrity – PNP members shall not allow
themselves to be victims of corruption and
dishonest practices in accordance with the
provisions of RA 6713 and other applicable
laws.

30. Ethical Standards
 Justice – PNP members shall strive constantly to
respect the rights of others so that they can fulfill
their duties and exercise their rights as human
beings, parents, children, citizens, workers, leader
s, or in other capacities and to see to it that others
do likewise.
 Humility – PNP members shall recognize the fact
that they are public servants and not the masters
of the people and towards this end, they should
perform their duties without attracting attention or
expecting the applause of others.

31. Ethical Standards
 Orderliness – PNP members shall follow
original procedures in accomplishing tasks
assigned to them to minimize waste in the use
of time, money and effort.
 Perseverance – Once a decision is
made, PNP members shall take legitimate
means to achieve the goal even in the face of
internal or external difficulties, and despite
anything which might weaken their resolve in
the course of time.

32. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Definition of Terms:
 Customs - Established usage or social
practices carried on by tradition that have
obtained the force of law.
 Traditions – Bodies of beliefs, stories, customs
and usages handed down from generation to
generation with the effect of an unwritten law.
 Courtesy – A manifestation of expression of
consideration and respect for others.

33. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
 Ceremony – A formal act or set of formal acts
established by customs or authority as proper
to special occasion.
 Social Decorum – A set of norms and
standards practiced by members during social
activities and other functions.

34. Police Customs on Courtesy
 Salute – Salute is the usual greetings rendered by
uniformed members upon meeting and
recognizing person entitled to a salute.
 Salute to National Color and Standard – Members
stand at attention and salute the national color
and standard as these pass by them or when the
national color is raised or lowered during
ceremonies.
 Address/Title – Junior in rank address senior
members who are entitled to salute with the word
“Sir” or “Ma’am”. All Police Commissioned Officers
shall be addressed sir or ma’am by Police Non-
Commissioned Officers and Non-Uniformed
Personnel.

35. Police Customs on Courtesy
Courtesy Calls – The following are the customs
on courtesy calls:
 Courtesy Call of Newly Assigned/Appointed
Member – PNP members who are newly
appointed or assigned in a unit or command
call on the chief of the unit or command and
other key personnel as a matter of courtesy, as
well as for accounting, orientation and other
purposes.

36. Courtesy Calls
 Christmas Call – PNP members pay a Christmas Call
on their local executives in their respective areas of
responsibility.
 New Year’s Call – PNP members pay a New Year’s
call on their commanders and /or key officials in their
respective areas of responsibility.
 Promotion Call – Newly promoted PNP members call
on their unit head. On this occasion, they are usually
given due recognition and congratulations by their
peers for such deserved accomplishment.
 Exit Call – PNP members pay an Exit Call on their
superiors in the unit or command when relieved or
reassigned out of the said unit or command.

37. Police Customs on Courtesy
 Courtesy of the Post – The host unit extend
hospitality to visiting personnel who pay
respect to the command or unit.
 Rank Has –Its –Own Privilege (RHIP) – PNP
members recognize the practice that different
ranks carry with them corresponding
privileges.

38. Good Luck to all. May our Almighty God give
you wisdom and guidance in taking your board
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