Ethical Doctrine

1. PNP Code of Conduct
and Ethical Standards
Resource Speaker:
ATTY. PEARL SHEILA S. MAGBANUA

2. Background
The Philippine National Police developed the
Ethical Doctrine Manual in order to achieve
truly professionalized and dedicated law
enforcers. They shall be guided by the principle
that a public office is a public trust and that
all public servants must, at all times, be
accountable to the people.

3. They shall serve with utmost…
Responsibility;
Integrity;
Morality;
Loyalty and efficiency with due respect
to human rights; and
Dignity as hallmark of a democratic
society.

4. Support and uphold the Constitution;
Bear faithful allegiance to the
Constitution;
Bear faithful allegiance to the legitimate
government;
Respect the duly constituted authority; and
Be loyal to the police service.
They shall, at all times…

5. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
AND
ETHICAL STANDARDS
Source:
PNPM 0-08-95 DHRDD, ETHICAL DOCTRINE
MANUAL

6. Standard of Police Professionalism
PNP members shall perform their duties
with integrity, intelligence and
competence in the application of
specialized skills and technical knowledge
with excellence and expertise.

7. Police Professional Conduct
Commitment to Democracy;
Commitment to Public Interest;
Non-Partisanship;
Physical Fitness and Health;

8. Police Professional Conduct
Secrecy Discipline;
Social Awareness;
Non- Solicitation of Patronage;
Proper Care and Use of Public Property;

9. Police Professional Conduct
Respect for Human Rights;
Devotion to Duty;
Conservation of Natural Resources;
Discipline;

10. Police Professional Conduct
Loyalty;
Obedience to Superiors; and
Command Responsibility.

11. The Ethical Standards
Morality;
Judicious Use of Authority;
Integrity;

12. The Ethical Standards
Justice;
Humility;
Orderliness; and
Perseverance.

13. End of
Presentation