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Public Accountability
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 The heart of good governance is all
about public accountability
 “All 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.”
(Art. XI of the 1986 Constitution)
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 Such a code can become real only in
hearts and minds committed to live
up to it.
 Sanctions are sometimes imposed to
insure compliance, but the decision to
obey it is essentially a personal call.
(Sen. Manny Villar)
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“An Act Establishing a Code of
Conduct and Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and Employees”
Approved on February 20, 1989
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Section 4. Norms of Conduct of
Public Officials and Employees
 Shall observe the following as
standards of personal conduct in the
discharge and execution of official
duties:
a) Commitment to public interest
b) Professionalism
c) Justness and sincerity
d) Political Neutrality
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Section 4. Norms of Conduct of
Public Officials and Employees
e) Responsiveness to the Public
f) Nationalism and Patriotism
g) Commitment to Democracy
h) Simple Living
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Section 4(a). Commitment to
Public Interest
Public officials and employees shall
always uphold the public interest
over and above personal interest.
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Section 4(a). Commitment to
Public 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 funds and
revenues.
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Section 4(b). Professionalism
Shall perform and discharge their
duties with the highest degree of
excellence, professionalism,
intelligence and skill.
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Section 4(b). Professionalism
Shall endeavor to discourage wrong
perception of their roles as
dispensers or peddlers of undue
patronage.
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Section 4(c). Justness and Sincerity
Shall remain true to people at all
times.
Must act with justness and sincerity &
shall NOT discriminate against
anyone, especially the poor and the
underprivileged.
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Section 4(c). Justness and Sincerity
Shall at all times respect the rights of
others, and shall refrain from doing
acts contrary to law, good morals,
good customs, public policy, public
order, public safety and public
interest.
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Section 4(c). Justness and Sincerity
Shall not dispense or extend undue
favors on account of their office to their
relative whether by consanguinity or
affinity
Except appointments of such relatives to
positions considered:
- strictly confidential
- as members of their personal staff
whose
terms are coterminous with theirs.
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• Cs. – Redentor Gaspay vs. Hon. Nicanor J.
Cruz, et. al. CA-GR-SP-58757 Feb. 27, 2002.
• Casual Laborer is included in Nepotism.
• That the appointment was later on
disapproved by CSC does not render the
appointing authority free of liability, as the
act of Nepotism was committed by the time
the appointing authority affixed his
signature on the nepotistic appointment.
• Mayor Ted Plagata – Iloilo
Designation is included in the word
“appointment.”
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Section 4(d). Political Neutrality
Shall provide service to everyone
without
- unfair discrimination and
- regardless of party affiliation or
preference.
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Section 4(e). Responsiveness to
the Public
Shall extend prompt, courteous, and
adequate service to the public.
Unless otherwise provided by law or
when required by the public interest,
they shall provide information on
their policies & procedures
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Section 4(e). Responsiveness to
the Public
Policies and Procedures:
 Clear & understandable language,
 Ensure openness of information,
 Public consultations & hearings
whenever appropriate,
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Section 4(e). Responsiveness to
the Public
Policies and Procedures:
 Encourage suggestions,
 Simplify & systematize policy, rules &
procedures,
 Avoid red tape,
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Section 4(e). Responsiveness to
the Public
Policies and Procedures
 Develop an understanding and
appreciation of the socioeconomic
conditions prevailing in the country,
especially in the depressed rural and
urban areas.
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Section 4(f). Nationalism and
Patriotism
Shall at all times be loyal to the
Republic and to the Filipino people,
Promote the use of locally-produced
goods, resources and technology
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Section 4(f). Nationalism and
Patriotism
Encourage appreciation and pride of
country and people.
- Visioning
Shall endeavor to maintain and
defend Philippine sovereignty against
foreign intrusion.
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Section 4(g). Commitment to
Democracy
Commit themselves to the democratic
way of life and values,
Maintain the principle of public
accountability,
Shall at all times uphold the
Constitution and put loyalty to
country above loyalty to persons or
party.
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Section 4(h). Simple Living
Public officials and employees and
their families shall lead modest lives
appropriate to their positions and
income.
Shall not indulge in extravagant or
ostentatious display of wealth in any
form.
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Section 5(a)
Act 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.
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Section 8. Statements and
Disclosure
Must be filed:
a) Within thirty (3) 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.
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