Code of Ethics

It shall be considered unprofessional and inconsistent with

honorable and dignified bearing for any registered Civil Engineer:
To act for his clients* in professional matters otherwise than as a
faithful agent or trustee, or to accept any remuneration other than
his stated charges for services rendered to his clients.
To attempt to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the
professional reputation, prospects, or business of another Engineer.
To attempt to supplant another Engineer after definite steps have
been taken toward his employment.
To compete with another Engineer for employment on the basis of
his professional charges, by reducing his usual charges and in his
manner attempting to underbid after being informed of the charges
named by another.
To review the work of another Engineer for the same client, except
with the knowledge or consent of such Engineer, or unless the
connection of such Engineer with the work has been terminated.

2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public,
their employers/employees and clients;
3. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the civil
engineering profession; and
4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their
disciplines.

Fundamental Canons
1. Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and
welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles
of sustainable development in the performance of their duties.
2. Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their
competence.
3. Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective
and truthful manner.

To advertise in self-laudatory language, or in any other manner

derogatory to the dignity of the Profession.

4. Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for each

employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid
conflicts of interest.

To use the advantages of a salaried position to compete unfairly

with Engineers in private practice.

5. Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the

merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.

To act in any manner or engage in any practice which will tend to

bring discredit on the honor or dignity of the Engineering
Profession.

6. Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and

enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the civil engineering
profession.

* the word clients is considered to be inclusive of the meaning of

the word employers

7. Civil Engineers shall continue their professional development

throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the
professional development of those civil engineers under their
supervision.

Fundamental Principles
Civil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity
of the civil engineering profession by:
1. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human
welfare and the environment;

Adopted in September 2001 as part of the Manual of Professional

Practice for Civil Engineers published by the Philippine Institute of
Civil Engineers.