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AFP CODE OF ETHICS 1 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  OVERVIEW Preamble Art. I AFP Identity Art. II AFP History...

AFP CODE OF ETHICS 1 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  OVERVIEW Preamble Art. I AFP Identity Art. II AFP History Art. III AFP Creed and Stand on Basic Issues Art. IV AFP Membership Art. V Military Professionalism Art. VI AFP Customs and Tradition Art. VII General Provision 2 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  CODE OF ETHICS A systematic collection or digest of principles, laws and rules, foundations of profession and regulations specifying the standards of correct or right conduct or behavior expected of a person or group who freely join a vocation, a profession/or an institution 3 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  MILITARY CODE OF ETHICS A substantive, but succinct, digest of all legal, moral and ethical values, principles, rules and regulations gaining the accomplishment of the military mission. 4 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  PURPOSE OF THE AFP CODE OF ETHICS a) To shape our ideals and aspirations into a definite course of conduct by which we can live and govern ourselves as professionals. b) To guide and constantly remind each of us of the delicate and critical role that the AFP plays in the Filipino society. c) To establish the Ethical Standards and Norms of Conduct by which to measure each of our performance as soldiers. 5 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  PREAMBLE Provides the reasons for promulgating the code and states the identity, aspirations, visions, mission and commitment of the AFP. 6  PREAMBLE WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE AFP IMPLORING ENLIGHTENMENT FROM ALMIGHTY GOD, IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, WORTHY OF PUBLIC TRUST AND RESPECT, FAITHFUL TO ITS CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE AS THE PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE, THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE, 7  PREAMBLE THE DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE NATIONAL TERRITORY, FREELY AND COLLECTIVELY COMMIT OURSELVES AS OUR WAY OF LIFE, TO ABIDE BY AND ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE OF ETHICS WHICH WE HEREBY DO ORDAIN AND PROMULGATE. 8  ARTICLE I - IDENTITY Tells who the AFP is, by whose authority it exist and for whom, by what structure does it perform its mandated role and how it can measure up to the expectations of the Filipino people. 9  ARTICLE I - IDENTITY - recognizes the Constitution of the Republic as the legitimate expression of the people’s will - mandated to serve and protect the people and secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of its national territory from internal and external threats - adheres to the principle of civilian supremacy over the military - vows to uphold and defend the constitution 10  ARTICLE I – IDENTITY ( sec 2) - created by law as integral part of the Executive Branch of the gov’t ( President as the Commander in Chief- exercise control , supervision and authority through a Chain of Command headed by the Chief of Staff Composed of three major services: Philippine Air Force (PAF) – secures the Philippine air space, Philippine Army (PA)- conducts Philippine Navy (PN) –secures ground combat operations, the Philippine territorial waters Maintain a high level of credibility and respect of the Filipino people thru a high level of competence and standard of performance. 11 ARTICLE II – AFP HISTORY Tells of the origin and the past of the AFP and the lessons by the AFP from its past errors and successes. 12 ARTICLE III – AFP CREED AND STAND ON BASIC ISSUES States the AFP’s common beliefs and core values. It is a conceptual synthesis of what the AFP believes in, stands on and fight for. It is, in essence the AFP’s fighting cause and ideology. 13  PAF CORE VALUES - Core means the center, while values is defined as our beliefs. - Core values then means beliefs that are the center of who we are and define us both as individuals and professionals. They are the critical, intangible essentials that bring continuity and meaning to life. The anchors that support all we do and define who we are. Gen Jose L Reyes AFP (Ret) Former Commanding General, PAF 14 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  PAF CORE VALUES - Influences of Individual Values: family, peers, environment or society. Core Values - Values that a soldier must always observe. - His deeds/words must always conform to these values. 15 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  CORE VALUES - Soldiery is a calling, not merely an employment. - Military Service does not only requires us to have a specialized knowledge/skills, or physical attributes; but requires us to have a distinct lifestyle. - Our organization requires us to observe the values of honor, loyalty, valor, duty and solidarity. 16 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  CORE VALUES 1. Honor – (Dangal )is clear consciousness of personal dignity and worth, He is a person of good reputation and of irreproachable integrity. How : Just by being: - truthful, - sincere, - honest, - upright, - credible, and - avoid deception 17 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  CORE VALUES 2. LOYALTY – (Katapatan) the best expression of our fidelity to: - God - Country - Fellowmen - and our adherence to: - Democratic principles - Constitutional mandate and legal authority. 18 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  CORE VALUES 3. VALOR – (Kagitingan) power and strength, courage, endurance to pain and hardships. “No one will feel difficulty in life if he is committed to what he is doing.” 19 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  CORE VALUES 4. DUTY – (Tungkulin) acceptance of responsibility, professionalism and competence. - Take responsibility, - Do not blame others for your shortcomings. - Work without being watched, - Love your work 20 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  CORE VALUES 5. SOLIDARITY – (Pagkakaisa) unity, cooperation, camaraderie, teamwork, voluntariness, followership (Subordinates) Leading, coaching/mentoring on the part of the leader. 21 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP States who composes the AFP, criteria for membership and the processes/ systems within the AFP 22 ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP  Procurement system. -Extreme care must be made in the setting of criteria that shall not discriminate skilled and / or gifted applicants. -Procurement of personnel shall be proportionately taken from all regions of the archipelago in order to have equitable regional representation nationwide.  Membership qualifications. - Commissioned officers / enlisted personnel. 23  ARTICLE IV – AFP MEMBERSHIP  Education and training.  Retention of the service.  Promotion.  Retirement, separation benefits.  Death and disability benefits. 24  ARTICLE V – MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM Professionalism – - expert application of specialized skills - based on an organized body of knowledge - in accordance with laws and / or Code of Ethics - with highest degree of excellence in the accomplishment of the mission. 25  STANDARDS OF MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM 1. STANDARDS OF LOYALTY - all military personnel shall be loyal and true to the - Republic of the Philippines, - Phil constitution - AFP - Filipino people at all times. 2. STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE – all military personnel must possess: - knowledge - skill - physical attributes and - character traits - Necessary to attain outstanding performance of duty and accomplishment of the mission. 26  STANDARDS OF MILITARY PROFESSIONALISM 3. STANDARDS OF ETHICS Every soldier must observe and conform to - accepted principles of right conduct, as observed and practiced in Filipino society. 4. STANDARDS OF MORALS - Members of the AFP should be deeply aware that man is a rational being. Man is also a moral being who is given the capacity to determine what is right and do it and what is wrong and avoid it. 27 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 28 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS Behavior that fall short of the professional standard set forth in this Code. May be considered as violation of existing Laws, Ethics, Morals & AFP Rules & Regulations. PENALTIES and ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS: 1) Revised Penal Code 2) Articles of War 3) Special Laws 4) AFP Rules and Regulation 29 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 1. Acts of Disloyalty – acts or omission betraying one’s faith, duty, commitment to God, country, people, constitutional government, AFP chain of command, unit or office and its mission a) Cowardice, desertion, abandonment of post AWOL, etc b) Contempt or disrespect by words or deeds towards the Commander-in- Chief and appropriate civilian authorities, one’s superior officers or NCO c) Any attempt to create or participate in any violent action against the duly constituted government 30 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS Acts of Disloyalty d) Giving or attempting to give aid, protection, comfort, information or any form of support to the enemy or his allies e) Refusal to execute duty or take appropriate action during times of crisis such as siege, uprising, mutiny and similar occurrences 31 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 2. Acts of Incompetence – refer to the lack of required knowledge, skills, physical attributes and character traits necessary for adequate performance of duty and accomplishment of mission a) Failure to attain the minimum passing grade in any AFP training and education program b) Inability to meet the physical, medical, mental and moral fitness requirements of the service c) Apathy, indifference, or half-heartedness towards duty 32 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 3. Unethical Acts – refer to all acts or omissions which deviate from established and accepted ethical and moral standards of behavior and performance as set forth in this code. a) Directly or indirectly engaging oneself in outside employment or business sidelines using government time unless authorized by proper authority b) Arrogance in words, ways and deeds including but not limited to, unnecessary use or display of firearms or uniforms or unwarranted assertion of rank, position or authority c) Allowing any wrongdoing or irregularity in the military service or refusing or failing to take action thereon or to report same to appropriate authorities 33 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS UNETHICAL ACTS d) Occupying other positions in concurrent capacity to obtain influence, privileges, honoraria and other benefits incidental to said position e) Lobbying for any favor, including but not limited to promotions, assignments, positions and other privileges personally or through other persons f) Any act of circumventing AFP rules, regulations, circulars, directives for purposes of procurement, promotion, schooling, assignment, awards and decorations 34 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS UNETHICAL ACTS g) Allowing/ tolerating spouses and dependents to interfere or meddle in official functions h) Fornication ( i.e. adultery, concubinage, homosexuality, lesbianism, pedophilia, etc) i) Engaging in vices including but not limited to excessive gambling, womanizing, excessive drinking of intoxicating liquor, use of prohibited drugs and the like j) Sexual harassment k) Forum shopping l) Airing grievances/ seeking to redress grievances 35 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS 4. Corrupt Acts – all acts or omissions described and characterized as crimes against public interest, public morals, property, chastity, civil status of persons and honor under pertinent provisions of the Revised Penal Code, other Laws and AFP Rules and Regulations a) Any form of conversion, sale, application or use of government funds or properties other that what they are intended for b) Any form of manipulation of unit or individual funds including but not limited to MOE, project money, pay and allowances, remittances to GSIS, RSBS, PAG- IBIG and the like 36 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS Corrupt Acts c) Any participation in or toleration of rigged bidding d) Falsification / alteration of records / documents to justify unwarranted acquisition or disposal/ sale of government equipment to favor any party including himself e) Allowing/ tolerating military spouses and dependents or dummies to deal or participate in any form of transactions with the AFP including but not limited to biddings and the like f) Utilization/ disposition/ employment of AFP personnel including but not limited to family/ personal drivers, houseboys, security guards and the like 37 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  UNPROFESSIONAL ACTS Corrupt Acts g) Utilization/ disposition/ employment of AFP material resources for personal/ family use including but not limited to vehicles, office supplies, POL products h) Receiving/ accepting/ demanding or insinuating to receive gifts in any form or occasion 38 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  ARTICLE VI AFP CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS Tells how the AFP is unique from other government agencies through its various customs and traditions. 39  TRADITIONS - are inherited principles, standards and practices that serve as guide for individuals or groups. These are accumulated experiences and deeds passed on from generation to generation. a) Tradition of Valor b) Tradition of Duty c) Tradition of Honor d) Tradition of Solidarity e) Tradition of Loyalty 40  CUSTOMS –are accepted practices realized through continued usage that take the force and effect of a common law a) Salute b) Flag Raising Ceremony c) Flag Retreat Ceremony d) The Three Volleys Over Graves e) The White Flag of Truce f) The Wearing of Decorations 41  CUSTOMS g) The Raising of the Right Hand in Taking Oath h) Courtesy of the Post i) Presentation of Recruits to Colors j) Welcome/ Farewell Tendered to a Newly Assigned/ Departing Officer k) Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree l) Pipe Calls m) Courtesy Calls 42  CUSTOMS n) Call of Newly Promoted Generals/ Flag Officers o) New Year’s Call on the Commander Officer p) Happy Hour q) Military Weddings r) Patronage of the Officers’ Club and EP’s Club Houses s) Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners 43  CUSTOMS t) Christmas Holiday Entertainment u) Rank Has Its Privileges v) Visiting the Sick w) Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family x) “ I Wish” and “I Desire” Statement y) Place of Honor z) Use of the Word “SIR” 44  ARTICLE VII- AFP Code of Ethics Requires that. - All of us should follow/Uphold the AFP CODE OF ETHICS at all times - Commanders shall set as good example - Vice Commander /Deputy is the head of OESPA - Chaplain as moral and spiritual adviser 45 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF  SUMMARY Preamble Art. I AFP Identity Art. II AFP History Art. III AFP Creed and Stand on Basic Issues Art. IV AFP Membership Art. V Military Professionalism Art. VI AFP Customs and Tradition Art. VII General Provision 46 OFFICE OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, PAF 47