PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS

FATIMA MAY G. HERNANDEZ,RN,MAN

 PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ETHICS IN PROFESSIONAL LIFE

GOOD ETHICS IS A FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENT OF ANY PROFESSION. IT IS INTEGRAL

TO THE SUCCESS OF THE BUSINESS AS WELL. ETHICS IS A SYSTEM OF MORAL PRINCIPLES
GOVERNING THE APPROPRIATE CONDUCT OF A PERSON OR A GROUP. MAINTAINING GOOD
ETHICS IS BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF CORRECT MORAL CONDUCT
CONSTANTLY.
ETHICS REFERS TO HUMAN CONDUCT AS TO MAKE JUDGMENTS BETWEEN WHAT IS
RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. IT COULD BE THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL FACTORS THAT MAY
ENCOURAGE ONE TO ADOPT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR, BUT THE RIGHT PERSON IS HE WHO,
DESPITE FACING ETHICAL DILEMMAS, ASSESSES THE SITUATIONS AND MAKES DIFFERENTIATION
BETWEEN WHAT IS MORALLY GOOD AND BAD IN ORDER TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND CODE OF
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
 GOOD ETHICS CAUSES TO GAIN CONFIDENCE OF
SUPERIORS WHILE PROMOTING INTEGRITY, WHICH MEANS
TO CONTINUE DOING RIGHT THINGS EVEN WHEN WE ARE
NOT WATCHED.
GOOD ETHICS WILL LEAD US TO MAINTAIN OUR
HONEST IMAGE. IT WILL ENABLE US TO REFRAIN FROM SUCH
ACTIVITIES THAT MAY DISCREDIT TO OUR PROFESSION.
THUS, ADHESION TO GOOD ETHICS IS TO LET OUR
CONSCIENCE BE OUR GUIDE AT ALL TIMES.
 DEFINITION OF TERMS
• CODE OF ETHICS- WITH REGARDS TO PROFESSIONS, A CODE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS,
CONTAINING ASPECTS OF FAIRNESS AND DUTY TO THE PROFESSION AND THE GENERAL
PUBLIC (WWW.TITLEGUARANTYNM.COM)
• PROFESSIONAL ETHICS - ENCOMPASS THE PERSONAL, AND CORPORATE STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR EXPECTED BY PROFESSIONALS. (WWW.WIKIPEDIA.COM)
• PREAMBLE – AN INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT; ESPECIALLY: THE INTRODUCTORY PART OF A
CONSTITUTION OR STATUTE THAT USUALLY STATES THE REASON FOR AND INTENT OF THE
LAW. (MERRIAM-WEBSTER DICTIONARY)
• PHYSICAL THERAPIST- IS HIGHLY-EDUCATED, LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WHO
CAN HELP PATIENTS REDUCE PAIN AND IMPROVE OR RESTORE MOBILITY. (WWW.APTA.COM)
ARE SPECIALISTS IN EVALUATING AND TREATING DISORDERS OF THE HUMAN BODY PRIMARILY
BY PHYSICAL MEANS. (WWW.WIKIPEDIA.COM)
• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST- A LICENSED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WHO IS TRAINED TO EVALUATE
PATIENTS WITH JOINT CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ARTHRITIS, TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT THE DISEASE
ON THEIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN DESIGN AND PRESCRIBE
ASSISTIVE DEVICES THAT CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING FOR
PATIENTS WITH ARTHRITIS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF THE MUSCLES AND JOINTS.
(WWW.MEDICINENET.COM)
• TEACHERS- ARE DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO POSSESS DIGNITY AND REPUTATION WITH
HIGH MORAL VALUES AS WELL AS TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN THE PRACTICE
OF THEIR NOBLE PROFESSION, THEY STRICTLY ADHERE TO, OBSERVE, AND PRACTICE THIS SET OF
ETHICAL AND MORAL PRINCIPLES, STANDARDS, AND VALUES. (TEACHERSCODES.IIEP.UNESCO.ORG)
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- A) IS THE USE OF COMPUTERS TO STORE, RETRIEVE, TRANSMIT, AND
MANIPULATE DATA,[1] OR INFORMATION, OFTEN IN THE CONTEXT OF A BUSINESS OR OTHER
ENTERPRISE.[2] IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A SUBSET OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY (ICT). (WWW.WIKIPEDIA.COM)
• B) THE PREPARATION, COLLECTION, CREATION, TRANSPORT, RETRIEVAL, STORAGE, ACCESS,
PRESENTATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION IN ALL ITS FORMS
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VOICE, GRAPHICS, TEXT, VIDEO, DATA AND IMAGE.
• ( WWW.PHILIPPINECOMPUTERSOCIETY.ORG/CODE-OF-ETHICS/)
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT - AN IT CONSULTANT WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH CLIENTS, ADVISING THEM HOW TO USE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ORDER TO
MEET THEIR BUSINESS OBJECTIVES OR OVERCOME PROBLEMS. THEY WORK TO IMPROVE THE
STRUCTURE AND EFFICIENCY OF IT SYSTEMS IN VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.
(WWW.QUORA.COM)
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL- ONE WHO DEVELOPS OR PROVIDES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.
 CODE OF ETHICS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
A. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. THE NEED FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY IS UNIVERSAL.
2. EACH PHYSICAL THERAPIST SHALL ACT AS REPRESENTATIVE
3. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST SERVE THE PATIENT’S
INTEREST
4. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST SAFEGUARD THE LEGITIMATE
INTEREST
B. DUTIES TOWARD THE PATIENT
1. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST ATTEND TO HIS PATIENTS FAITHFULLY
AND CONSCIENTIOUSLY
2. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST SHOULD KEEP SECRET ALL CONFIDENTIAL
MATTERS
3. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST SHOULD REGULARLY EVALUATE THE
PATIENT’S CONDITION
C. DUTIES TO OTHER PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
1. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST WORK HARMONIOUSLY
2. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST OBSERVE UTMOST CAUTION
3. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST NOT TAKE CHARGE OF, NOR
ADVISE A PATIENT
4. IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCE OF OPINION OR CONFLICTS
AMONG THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST
D. DUTIES TO THE PUBLIC
1. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST SHOULD COOPERATE
WITH THE PROPER AUTHORITIES
2. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST RENDER
SERVICES UNSELFISHLY
E. DUTIES TOWARD ALLIED PROFESSIONALS
1. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST COOPERATE WITH, AND
SAFEGUARD
2. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST SHOULD NOT INVOLVE HIMSELF IN
THE PROMOTION
3. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST BE IMBUED WITH A SPIRIT
OF LOYALTY
4. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST SHOULD ORGANIZE AND LEAVE
ALL THE RECORD
5. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST MAKE DUE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
6. PROFESSIONAL CRITICISM OF ASSOCIATES
SHOULD BE MADE ONLY FOR THE WELFARE OF THE
PATIENT AND SERVICE
7. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST REPORT TO THE
PROPER AUTHORITIES
8. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST NOT CRITICIZE
F. DUTIES TO THE PHYSICIAN
1. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST GIVE THE TREATMENT
2. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST GIVE ALL NECESSARY
INFORMATION
G. DUTIES TO THE PROFESSION
1. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST DOES NOT BASE HIS PRACTICE ON
ANY EXCLUSIVE DOGMA
2. A PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST AVOID ANY CONDUCT
WHICH MAY CAUSE DISCREDIT TO THE PROFESSION.
 BOARD OF PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY CODE OF ETHICS FOR OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPISTS
A. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS MUST POSSESS THE
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST MUST MAINTAIN A HIGH
STANDARD
3. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST MUST RESPECT
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
4. REFERRALS FOR ASSESSMENT AND ADVICE MAY BE
ACCEPTED FROM PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES.
5. MEDICAL AND OTHER RELEVANT RECORDS SHALL BE
CONSULTED
6. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST MUST CONSULT AND
COOPERATE
7. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST MUST KEEP REPORTS AND
RECORDS CLEARLY
8. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST MUST CONTINUE GROWING
PROFESSIONALLY.
9. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SHALL RECOGNIZE THE
RESPONSIBILITY
EFFECTIVITY THESE CODES OF ETHICS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SHALL BE PUBLISHED IN THE
OFFICIAL GAZETTE AFTER APPROVAL HEREOF BY THE
COMMISSION AND SHALL TAKE EFFECT AFTER FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
FOLLOWING ITS PUBLICATION. DONE IN THE CITY OF MANILA,
THIS 5TH DAY OF APRIL, 1988.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS OF
THE PHILIPPINES
CODE OF ETHICS OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
(RESOLUTION NO.435, 1997) (PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (E), ARTICLE II, OF R.A
NO.7836 (PHIL. TEACHERS PROFESSIONALIZATION ACT OF 1994) (SOURCE:FELIX
V. BERNAL, JR. II, R.ED, PRESENTER)
PREAMBLE
TEACHERS ARE DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO POSSESSES DIGNITY AND
REPUTATION WITH HIGH MORAL VALUES AS WELL AS TECHNICAL AND
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF THEIR NOBLE PROFESSION,
AND THEY STRICTLY ADHERE TO, OBSERVE, AND PRACTICE THIS SET OF ETHICAL
AND MORAL PRINCIPLES, STANDARDS.
ARTICLE I
SCOPE AND LIMITATION
SECTION 1. THIS CODE SHALL APPLY TO ALL TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
SECTION 2. COVERS ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS IN
ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AT THE PRE-SCHOOL, PRIMARY,
ELEMENTARY, AND SECONDARY LEVELS WHETHER ACADEMIC,
VOCATIONAL, SPECIAL, TECHNICAL, OR NON-FORMAL.
ARTICLE II
THE TEACHER AND THE STATE
SECTION 1. THE SCHOOLS ARE THE NURSERIES OF THE FUTURE CITIZENS OF THE
STATE
SECTION 2. EVERY TEACHER OR SCHOOL OFFICIAL SHALL ACTIVELY HELP
SECTION 3. IN THE INTEREST OF THE STATE AND OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE AS
MUCH AS OF HIS OWN, EVERY TEACHER SHALL BE PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND
MORALLY FIT.
SECTION 4. EVERY TEACHER SHALL POSSESS AND ACTUALIZE A FULL
COMMITMENT AND DEVOTION TO DUTY.
SECTION 5. A TEACHER SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN THE PROMOTION OF ANY
POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, OR OTHER PARTISAN INTEREST
SECTION 6. EVERY TEACHER SHALL VOTE AND SHALL EXERCISE ALL
OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY.
SECTION 7. A TEACHER SHALL NOT USE HIS POSITION OR OFFICIAL
AUTHORITY OR INFLUENCE TO COERCE ANY OTHER PERSON TO
FOLLOW ANY POLITICAL COURSE OF ACTION.
SECTION 8. EVERY TEACHER SHALL ENJOY ACADEMIC FREEDOM
ARTICLE III
THE TEACER AND THE COMMUNITY
SECTION 1. A TEACHER IS FACILITATOR OF LEARNING AND OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH
SECTION 2. EVERY TEACHER SHALL PROVIDE
LEADERSHIP AND INITIATIVE
SECTION 3. EVERY TEACHER SHALL MERIT
REASONABLE SOCIAL RECOGNITION
SECTION 4. EVERY TEACHER SHALL LIVE FOR
AND WITH THE COMMUNITY’
SECTION 5. EVERY TEACHER SHALL HELP THE SCHOOL
SECTION 6. EVERY TEACHER IS INTELLECTUAL LEADER
IN THE COMMUNITY
SECTION 7. EVERY TEACHER SHALL MAINTAIN
HARMONIOUS AND PLEASANT PERSONAL AND
OFFICIAL RELATIONS
SECTION 8. A TEACHER POSSESS FREEDOM TO
ATTEND CHURCH AND WORSHIPS
ARTICLE IV
A TEACHER AND THE PROFESSION
SECTION 1. EVERY TEACHER SHALL ACTIVELY INSURE THAT
TEACHING IS THE NOBLEST PROFESSION
SECTION 2. EVERY TEACHER SHALL UPHOLD THE HIGHEST
POSSIBLE STANDARDS OF QUALITY EDUCATION
SECTION 3. EVERY TEACHER SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAM
SECTION 4. EVERY TEACHER SHALL HELP, IF DULY AUTHORIZED, TO SEEK
SUPPORT FROM THE SCHOOL
SECTION 5. EVERY TEACHER SHALL USE THE TEACHING PROFESSION IN
A MANNER THAT MAKES IT DIGNIFIED MEANS FOR EARNING A DECENT
LIVING.
ARTICLE V
THE TEACHER AND THE PROFESSION
SECTION 1. PROFESSIONAL LOYALTY, MUTUAL CONFIDENCE, AND FAITH
IN ONE ANOTHER, SELF-SACRIFICE FOR THE COMMON GOOD, AND
FULL COOPERATION WITH COLLEAGUES. SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER.
SECTION 2. A TEACHER IN NOT ENTITLED TO CLAIM CREDIT
OR WORK NOT OF HIS OWN, AND GIVE DUE CREDIT FOR
THE WORK OF OTHERS WHICH HE MAY USE.
SECTION 3. BEFORE LEAVING HIS POSITION, A TEACHER
SHALL ORGANIZE
SECTION 4. A TEACHER SHALL HOLD INVIOLATE ALL
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING ASSOCIATES
AND THE SCHOOL
SECTION 5. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY
TEACHER TO SEEK CORRECTIVES FOR WHAT MAY APPEAR TO
BE AN UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNETHICAL CONDUCT OF
ANY ASSOCIATE.
SECTION 6. A TEACHER SUBMITS TO THE PROPER
AUTHORITIES ANY JUSTIFIABLE CRITICISM AGAINST AN
ASSOCIATE
SECTION 7. A TEACHER MAY APPLY FOR A VACANT
POSITION FOR WHICH HE IS QUALIFIED
ARTICLE VI
THE TEACHER AND HIGHER AUTHORITIES IN THE PROFESSION
SECTION 1. EVERY TEACHER SHALL MAKE IT HIS DUTIES TO MAKE AN
HONEST EFFORT TO UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT THE LEGITIMATE
POLICIES OF THE SCHOOL AND THE ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 2. A TEACHER SHALL NOT MAKE ANY FALSE ACCUSATIONS
OR CHARGES AGAINST SUPERIORS
SECTION 3. A TEACHER TRANSACTS ALL OFFICIAL BUSINESS
THROUGH CHANNELS EXCEPT WHEN SPECIAL CONDITIONS
WARRANT A DIFFERENT PROCEDURE
SECTION 4. EVERY TEACHER, INDIVIDUALLY OR AS PART OF
GROUP, HAS A RIGHT TO SEEK REDRESS AGAINST INJUSTICE
TO THE ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 5. EVERY TEACHER HAS A RIGHT TO INVOKE THE
PRINCIPLE THAT APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, AND
TRANSFER OF TEACHERS
SECTION 6. A TEACHER WHO ACCEPTS A POSITION
ASSUMES A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION TO LIVE UP TO HIS
CONTRACT
ARTICLE VII
SCHOOL OFFICIALS TEACHERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL
SECTION 1. ALL SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL AT ALL TIMES SHOW
PROFESSIONAL COURTESY, HELPFULNESS AND SYMPATHY
SECTION 2. SCHOOL OFFICIALS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER
SCHOOL PERSONNEL SHALL CONSIDER IT THEIR COOPERATIVE
RESPONSIBILITY TO FORMULATE POLICIES
SECTION 3. SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL ENCOURAGE AND
ATTEND THE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF ALL TEACHERS UNDER
THEM
SECTION 4. NO SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL DISMISS OR
RECOMMEND FOR DISMISSAL A TEACHER OR OTHER
SUBORDINATES EXCEPT FOR CAUSE.
SECTION 5. SCHOOL AUTHORITIES CONCERN SHALL ENSURE
THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS ARE EMPLOYED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PERTINENT CIVIL SERVICE RULES, AND
PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS ARE ISSUED CONTRACTS
SPECIFYING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEIR WORK
ARTICLE VIII
THE TEACEHERS AND LEARNERS
SECTION 1. A TEACHER HAS A RIGHT AND DUTY TO DETERMINE THE
ACADEMIC MARKS AND THE PROMOTION OF LEARNERS
SECTION 2. A TEACHER SHALL RECOGNIZE THAT INTEREST AND
WELFARE OF LEARNERS ARE OF FIRST AND FOREMOST CONCERN
SECTION 3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL A TEACHER BE
PREJUDICED OR DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A LEARNER.
SECTION 4. A TEACHER SHALL NOT ACCEPT FAVORS OR GIFTS FROM
LEARNERS
SECTION 5. A TEACHER SHALL NOT ACCEPT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY
REMUNERATION FROM TUTORIALS OTHER WHAT IS AUTHORIZED FOR SUCH
SERVICE.
SECTION 6. A TEACHER SHALL BASE THE EVALUATION OF THE LEARNER MUST
BE BASED ON WORK ONLY IN MERIT AND QUALITY OF ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE.
SECTION 7. IN A SITUATION WHERE MUTUAL ATTRACTION AND SUBSEQUENT
LOVE DEVELOP BETWEEN TEACHER AND LEARNER
SECTION 8. A TEACHER SHALL NOT INFLICT CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON
OFFENDING LEARNERS NOR MAKE DEDUCTIONS FROM THEIR SCHOLASTIC
RATINGS
SECTION 9. A TEACHER SHALL ENSURE THAT CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTE TO
THE MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNERS ARE ADEQUATE
ARTICLE IX
THE TEACHER AND PARENTS
SECTION 1. EVERY TEACHER SHALL ESTABLISH AND
MAINTAIN CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH PARENTS
SECTION 2. EVERY TEACHER SHALL INFORM PARENTS,
THROUGH PROPER AUTHORITIES, OF THE PROGRESS AND
DEFICIENCIES OF LEARNER UNDER HIM
SECTION 3. A TEACHER SHALL HEAR PARENT COMPLAINTS
WITH SYMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING, AND SHALL
DISCOURAGE UNFAIR CRITICISM.
ARTICLE X
THE TEACHER AND BUSINESS
SECTION 1. A TEACHER HAS THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN LEGITIMATE INCOME
GENERATION; PROVIDED THAT IT DOES NOT RELATE TO OR ADVERSELY AFFECT HIS WORK AS A
TEACHER.
SECTION 2. A TEACH SHALL MAINTAIN A GOOD REPUTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCIAL
MATTERS SUCH AS IN THE SETTLEMENT OF HIS DEBTS AND LOANS IN ARRANGING SATISFACTORILY HIS
PRIVATE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
SECTION 3. NO TEACHER SHALL ACT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AS AGENT OF, OR BE FINANCIALLY
INTERESTED IN, ANY COMMERCIAL VENTURE WHICH FURNISH TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER SCHOOL
COMMODITIES IN THE PURCHASE AND DISPOSAL OF WHICH HE CAN EXERCISE OFFICIAL INFLUENCE,
EXCEPT ONLY WHEN HIS ASSIGNMENT IS INHERENTLY, RELATED TO SUCH PURCHASE AND DISPOSAL;
PROVIDED THEY SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXISTING REGULATIONS; PROVIDED, FURTHER,
THAT MEMBERS OF DULY RECOGNIZED TEACHERS COOPERATIVES MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE
DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF SUCH COMMODITIES.
ARTICLE XI
THE TEACHER AS A PERSON
SECTION 1. A TEACHER IS, ABOVE ALL, A HUMAN BEING ENDOWED WITH LIFE FOR WHICH IT IS
THE HIGHEST OBLIGATION TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN ALL PLACES AT ALL TIMES WHETHER IN
SCHOOL, IN THE HOME, OR ELSEWHERE.
SECTION 2. A TEACHER SHALL PLACE PREMIUM UPON SELF-DISCIPLINE AS THE PRIMARY PRINCIPLE
OF PERSONAL BEHAVIOR IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND IN ALL SITUATIONS.
SECTION 3. A TEACHER SHALL MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES A DIGNIFIED PERSONALITY WHICH COULD
SERVE AS A MODEL WORTHY OF EMULATION BY LEARNERS, PEERS AND ALL OTHERS.
SECTION 4.A TEACHER SHALL ALWAYS RECOGNIZE THE ALMIGHTY GOD AS GUIDE OF HIS OWN
DESTINY AND OF THE DESTINIES OF MEN AND NATIONS.
ARTICLE XII
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
SECTION 1. ANY VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS CODE SHALL BE SUFFICIENT GROUND
FOR THE IMPOSITION AGAINST THE ERRING TEACHER OF THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION CONSISTING
OF REVOCATION OF HIS CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION AND LICENSE AS A PROFESSIONAL
TEACHER, SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING PROFESSION, OR REPRIMAND OR
CANCELLATION OF HIS TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER CAUSES SPECIFIED IN SEC. 23,
ARTICLE III OR R.A. NO. 7836, AND UNDER RULE 31, ARTICLE VIII, OF THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 7836.
ARTICLE XIII
EFFECTIVITY
SECTION 1. THIS CODE SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON APPROVAL BY THE PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION COMMISSION AND AFTER SIXTY (60) DAYS FOLLOWING ITS PUBLICATION IN THE
OFFICIAL GAZETTE OR ANY NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.
 CODE OF ETHICS FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL

PREAMBLE
I WILL USE MY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. I WILL SERVE EMPLOYERS AND
CLIENTS WITH INTEGRITY, SUBJECT TO AN OVERRIDING
RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND I WILL STRIVE
TO ENHANCE THE COMPETENCE AND PRESTIGE OF THE
PROFESSIONAL. BY THESE, I MEAN:
* I WILL PROMOTE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;
* I WILL CONSIDER THE GENERAL WELFARE AND
PUBLIC GOOD IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY WORK;
* I WILL ADVERTISE GOODS OR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES IN A CLEAR AND TRUTHFUL MANNER;
* I WILL COMPLY AND STRICTLY ABIDE BY THE INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY LAWS, PATENT LAWS AND OTHER RELATED LAWS
IN RESPECT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;
* I WILL ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK
UNDERTAKEN AND WILL UTILIZE MY SKILLS WITH
COMPETENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM;
* I WILL MAKE TRUTHFUL STATEMENTS ON MY AREAS OF
COMPETENCE AS WELL AS THE CAPABILITIES AND QUALITIES
OF MY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES;
* I WILL NOT DISCLOSE OR USE ANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
OBTAINED IN THE COURSE OF PROFESSIONAL DUTIES WITHOUT THE
CONSENT OF THE PARTIES CONCERNED, EXCEPT WHEN REQUIRED BY LAW;
* I WILL TRY TO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN BOTH THE PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES I OFFER;
* I WILL NOT KNOWINGLY PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS THAT WILL PROMOTE THE
COMMISSION OF FRAUD AND OTHER UNLAWFUL ACTS;
* I WILL UPHOLD AND IMPROVE THE IT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
THROUGH CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO
ENHANCE THE IT PROFESSION.
THANK YOU!