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Code of Ethics for Electronics Engineering Practitioners

• Honesty, justice, and courtesy form a moral philosophy that constitutes the foundation of ethics.
• Electronics engineers should practice their profession according to the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Integrity is the keystone of professional conduct.
• Engineers should discharge duties with fidelity, fairness, and impartiality, prioritizing public welfare and avoiding questionable enterprises.
• Engineers should be fair and tolerant in dealings with fellow engineers.

Relations with the State

• Engineers must recognize and respect the authority of the State, as expressed through laws that do not infringe upon citizens' rights.
• The well-being of the public and the interest of the State are above individual interests.
• Engineers should aid the State when technology is needed for the prevention or prosecution of unjust acts.
• They should cooperate with the State to accomplish its goals and objectives.
• Engineers should extend assistance and training to subordinates to increase their skills and knowledge.
• Strive for optimum efficiency, economy, and safety in their work in the interest of the national economy and well-being.
• The State should be given primary considerations in all electronics-related inventions or devices useful for national security and defense.
• During a national emergency, engineers should offer their technology, skill, ability and experience to the service of the State.

Relations with the Public

• Engineers should show interest in public welfare.
• They should be ready to apply their special knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
• Engineers must guard against dangerous conditions related to their work and promptly address them.
• Engineers are to consider public safety regarding their work.
• Engineers should extend public knowledge of electronics engineering.
• They must strive to maintain public confidence by discouraging untrue or exaggerated statements about the profession.
• Opinions before a court or commission should be based on adequate knowledge and honest conviction.
• Without disclosing any private interests or payments, engineers should not issue statements on matters connected with public policy.
• They should refrain from expressing public opinions on engineering subjects without full familiarity.
• Integrity must be unquestionable as engineers discharge duties with fidelity, fairness, and impartiality.

Relations with Clients, Employer and Labor

• Engineers act as faithful trustees and treat client matters as confidential.
• Engineers must inform the client or employer of any financial interest in the use of any inventions, devices, or equipment.
• Compensation should be accepted from only one interested party without the consent of all concerned.
• Fairness and justice must be exercised when dealing with contracts.
• Avoid accepting commissions or allowances from parties dealing with clients or employers.
• With the consent of clients of employers, being financially interested or involved in bidding with contactors or suppliers is not favorable.
• Engineers should promptly inform clients or employers of any competing business interests.
• Engineers should prevent their work from being affected by interest in any business.
• Consequences of engineering judgment, if overruled, need to be made clear.
• Undertake only qualified engineering assignments.
• Engaging specialists and cooperating with them should be advised as the client's interest is served best by the arrangement.

Relations with Other Engineers

• Protect the profession from misunderstanding and misrepresentations, either individually or collectively.
• Injuring the professional work of other engineers should be avoided, unless unethical activities are taking place.
• Uphold appropriate compensation for those in the engineering profession.

Relations to the Profession

• Cooperate in extending the profession, sharing new information and participation in the activities of engineering societies.
• Cooperation in upholding integrity, dignity by stopping any practices that are injurious to the profession.
• Refrain from self-advertising must be done whilst maintaining a dignified manner.

Standards and Guildlines for the Practice of Electronics Engineers in the Philippines

• Professional Practice: professional service is rendered through education, training and experience of a licensed professional.
• A clear scope of service and the manner of compensation must be implemented in a legal contract.
• Electronics Engineering applies to the development of the electronics engineering science and technology in various fields.
• Consultation includes advice and information of Electronics Engineering, authorized under R.A. 9292 only by registered Professional Electronics Engineers.
• Providing advice to the client in the areas of electronics engineering should be provided.
• Representing the client in permits, plans, specifications and networks must be provided.
• Representation and advice to the client should be provided in the government or other agencies.
• Technical presentations and information should be serve as an expert.
• Technical specifications must be provided for electronics equipment.
• The act of planning, scheming and conceptualizing is considered to be a service in design work.
• Electronics engineers with R.A. No. 9292 are able to render design services, but reviewed signed and sealed by a Professional Electronics Engineers.
• System Design must identify transmission media, volume, traffic analysis and quality.
• Survey involves demography of the system and communication techniques of the existing site's facilities.
• Viability and Financing studies assist client's justification and document lending requests.
• Preparation of project plans should conform to the Philippine Electronics Code.
• Reviewed, signed and sealed by a professional electronics engineer must be completed for plans.
• Preparation of estimated costs should include materials, labor, overhead and profit.
• Contract documents and the evaluation of project are important pieces of the project.
• Inspection, appraisal and progress meetings are considered additional work.
• Supervision and preparation of planning as-built are often part of the finalization.
• Obtaining regulatory permits from the NTC and electronic buildings are a neccessity.
• Construction and installation should act as a whole to build up electronics equipment, and systems
• Electronics Engineers may engage in the construction after licensing and take charge under Republic Act No. 9292 of construction and installations.
• Acts of investigation, valuation and acceptance are acts of inspection to ensure acceptance standards.
• Inspection is defined as systematic examination in electronics.
• Appraisal is estimating amounts of electronics.
• Masters with knowledge of planning with experience should be knowledgable in working codes and rules, in addition to working rules, knowledge of the requirements of regulatory agencies and concerned companies.
• The workmanship of a building is a critical factor of inspection and appraisal.
• The acceptance of a site should be presented with techincal specifications.
• Existing installations should be carefully inspected to evaluate any damages.
• A owner or customer may request a final inspection before a systems is put in operation.
• Operation is the process of running an electronics system for the delivery and transmission of information, by wire, radio, fiber optics and any other futuristic media.
• Operation of the electronic systems network involves communications, broadcast and computer systems and it should be checked for any faults.
• Proper upkeep is vital to ensure safety and maximum grade of service in systems. Analysis, supervision, maitainance, and preventative measures are vital procedures to maitain.
• Corrective measures can involve replacing damaged, faulty components.
• Implementing the right tool requirements and ensuring safety and practices are a neccessity.
• Research and Development is a key component of development and investigation or laboratory data.
• R & D leads or produces control and design of electronics, devices and techniques.
• Formulation, development and implementation of these design and systems lead to improvement in product usability.
• Analytical business solutions can lead to effective transmission and information.
• The act of providing seminars involving electronics engineering is considered an educational service.
• Teaching, lecturing and acting as a speaker are vital in the dissemination of technological and scientific knowledge. Manufacturing is producing and fabricating electronic equipment and associated parts
• Management,supervision, research, manufacturing, and testing electronic devices are vital in the field.
• Different methods are needed for services within the scope of electronics engineering practice necessitates and includes:
• Percentage of construction cost
• Unit Cost Basis
• Cost Plus Reasonable Profit
• Fixed Salary Basis
• Professional Fee Plus Expenses
• Cost Per Hour Basis
• Task Rate Basis
• The rate of an engineer should reflect their experitise, experience and importance.
• Compensation for transportation and accomodation is an added expense for places over 50 kilometers out of range.
• Hourly rate may vary depending on basic monthly salary scale.
• Compensation in design is made for the designer to make a resonable profit and net cost.
• Wireless or wired services can increase complexity.
• Computer, cable tv, security installations contribute to complexity of design.