Philippine Public Officials Code of Conduct

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What is the primary consideration that public officials and employees should prioritize in the discharge of their official duties?

Personal interest

National interest

Office interest

Public interest (correct)

What is the standard of performance that public officials and employees should strive for in their work?

The highest degree of excellence (correct)

Good

Satisfactory

Average

Who should public officials and employees refrain from discriminating against?

The rich and the privileged

Their colleagues

The poor and the underprivileged (correct)

Their relatives

What is the principle that guides public officials and employees in providing service to the public?

Responsiveness to the public Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for extending undue favors to relatives of public officials and employees?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude that public officials and employees should maintain in performing their duties?

Devotion and dedication Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that public officials and employees should uphold in using government resources and powers?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard of behavior that public officials and employees should maintain in their interactions with the public?

Courteous and adequate Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from public officials and employees in terms of providing information to the public?

To provide information in clear and understandable language, whenever appropriate Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways to promote nationalism and patriotism among public officials and employees?

To promote the use of locally produced goods, resources and technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that public officials and employees shall maintain and defend?

Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the values that public officials and employees shall commit themselves to?

The principle of public accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from public officials and employees in terms of their lifestyle?

To lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Civil Service Commission's measures?

To promote the observance of ethical standards among public officials and employees Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways that the Civil Service Commission promotes the observance of ethical standards?

By authorizing merit increases beyond regular progression steps to outstanding employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the research and experimentation conducted by the Civil Service Commission?

To find ways to provide positive motivation to public officials and employees Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Norms of Conduct for Public Officials and Employees

Public officials and employees must always prioritize public interest over personal interest in the discharge of their duties.

Commitment to Public Interest

Government resources and powers must be employed and used efficiently, effectively, honestly, and economically to avoid wastage of public funds and revenues.

Professionalism

Public officials and employees must perform their duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence, and skill.
They must enter public service with utmost devotion and dedication to duty.
They must discourage wrong perceptions of their roles as dispensers or peddlers of undue patronage.

Justness and Sincerity

Public officials and employees must remain true to the people at all times.
They must act with justness and sincerity and refrain from discriminating against anyone, especially the poor and the underprivileged.
They must respect the rights of others and refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public policy, public order, public safety, and public interest.
They may dispense or extend undue favors to relatives only for strictly confidential positions or as members of their personal staff.

Political Neutrality

Public officials and employees must provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination, regardless of party affiliation or preference.

Responsiveness to the Public

Public officials and employees must extend prompt, courteous, and adequate service to the public.
They must provide information on their policies and procedures in clear and understandable language.
They must ensure openness of information, public consultations, and hearings whenever appropriate.

Nationalism and Patriotism

Public officials and employees must be loyal to the Republic and the Filipino people.
They must promote the use of locally produced goods, resources, and technology.
They must encourage appreciation and pride of country and people.
They must maintain and defend Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion.

Commitment to Democracy

Public officials and employees must commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values.
They must maintain the principle of public accountability and manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military.
They must uphold the Constitution and put loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party.

Simple Living

Public officials and employees and their families must lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income.
They must not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form.

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Quiz on the norms of conduct for public officials and employees in the Philippines, including commitment to public interest and efficient use of government resources.