PROF ED

1. Republic Act No. 6713
"Code of Conduct and
Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and
Employees"
JoanaMAECARLAD. PACIMOS
BSED FILIPINO

2. Republic Act No. 6713, enacted on
February 20, 1989, establishes a
"Code of Conduct and Ethical
Standards for Public Officials and
Employees" in the Philippines. This
law aims to promote high ethical
standards in public service,
emphasizing the principles of
accountability, integrity, competence,
and loyalty among public officials and

3. Key provisions of Republic Act No. 6713
include:

4. Declaration of Policies:
The law emphasizes the importance of
public officials and employees being
accountable to the people and
conducting their duties with utmost
responsibility, integrity, and
patriotism.

5. Definition of Terms:
The law provides definitions for
various terms, including "public
officials," "gifts," "conflict of interest,"
and "divestment."

6. Norms of Conduct:
Public officials and employees are
required to uphold the public interest
above personal interest, act
professionally, remain just and
sincere, maintain political neutrality,
be responsive to the public, and
commit to democracy, among other
ethical standards.

7. System of Incentives and Rewards:
A system of annual incentives and
rewards is established to motivate
public servants to maintain high
ethical standards. These rewards may
include bonuses, scholarships, and
promotions.

8. Prohibited Acts and Transactions:
The law outlines prohibited acts,
including having a financial interest
in transactions requiring office
approval, engaging in outside
employment that conflicts with official
duties, and soliciting or accepting gifts
related to official duties.

9. Statements and Disclosure:
Public officials and employees are
required to submit statements of their
assets, liabilities, and net worth, as
well as disclose business interests and
financial connections. The public has
the right to access these declarations.

10. Penalties:
Violations of the Act may lead to
penalties, including fines, suspension,
removal from office, or imprisonment.
Private individuals involved in
conspiracies with public officials may
also face penalties.

11. Promulgation of Rules and
Regulations:
The Civil Service Commission is
tasked with administering and
enforcing the Act. It has the authority
to create rules and regulations
necessary for its implementation.

12. Appropriations:
The funding required for
implementing this Act is allocated
from the budget of the Civil Service
Commission.

13. Separability Clause:
In case any provision of the Act is
declared invalid, the remainder of the
Act remains in effect.

14. Repealing Clause:
The Act repeals or modifies
inconsistent laws, decrees, or orders.

15. Effectivity:
The Act takes effect 30 days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or
in two national newspapers of general
circulation.

16. Republic Act No. 6713 establishes a
comprehensive framework for ethical
conduct among public officials and
employees in the Philippines, aiming
to ensure transparency, accountability,
and integrity in public service.