The document outlines a code of ethics for real estate service practitioners in the Philippines. It establishes moral principles to govern practitioners' behavior, including integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competence. It covers practitioners' duties to the government, general public, clients, and fellow practitioners. Any violations of the code may result in sanctions like reprimand, suspension of license, or revocation of license. The code of ethics was adopted on May 6, 2019 and takes effect after publication.

1. WILLIAM L. FLORESTA
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REC REA REB
PAREB NATIONAL PRESIDENT 2017
PRC ACCREDITED LECTURER-019

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of moral principles. ...
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4. • Duties imposed by the Code of Ethics
encompass all real estate related
activities and transactions whether
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9. AIRLINE PILOTS
External pressures or personal desires should not influence the judgment of
a pilot.
•A pilot will not knowingly do anything that could threaten flight safety.
•A pilot is careful and will not neglect details that contribute to the safety of a
flight.
•A pilot will operate the aircraft in such a way that will to the well-being and
safety of the passengers at all times.
•A pilot is responsible in delivering his or her passengers to their destination
on schedule.
•In case of disaster or emergency, a pilot will do whatever necessary to keep
passengers and crew away from harm and protect their lives.
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10. • BAWAL ANG PALUSOT
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11. No More SOLO Flight!
Lets Collaborate!
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13. The Board shall adopt and promulgates the
Code of Ethics and Responsibilities for real
estate service practitioners, hereinafter referred
to as “ The Code of Ethics and Responsibilities”,
after series of consultation with the different
national real estate associations/organizations
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14. Real Estate Service practice is:
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Honorable profession that has vital role in the
social, political and economic development and
progress of the country.
With highest regard for the mandates of the law

15. The Board aspires:
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To produce, develop and nurture a corps of
technically competent, responsible and respected
professionals whose standards of practice shall be
nationally and globally competitive.

16. Towards this end:
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The Code of Ethics and Responsibilities is hereby
adopted and promulgated to govern the duties and
responsibilities of the real estate service
practitioners to the general public, the government,
the client, the fellow practitioners, and the
Accredited and Integrated professional Organization
(AIPO)

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18. Real Estate Service Practitioners
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Shall embrace and include all natural persons
who are performing any act of engaging in the practice
of real estate service.
Consultants
Appraisers
Assessors
Brokers
Salespersons

19. Chairperson and PREBRES Member – Gold Pin
Consultants – Purple Pin
Appraisers, Assessors – Red Pin
Brokers – Blue Pin
Salespersons – Green Pin
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21. SECTION 1 - The Real Estate Service Practitioners
(Practitioner) shall uphold the Constitution and
all the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
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22. SECTON 2 – The Practitioner shall exercise the profession
with outmost, integrity, fidelity, responsibility,
sincerity, respect and courtesy.
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23. SECTION 3 – The Practitioner shall comply with the policies,
rules and regulations promulgated by the Board
and the Commission
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27. SECTION 4 - The Practitioner shall uphold the generally
accepted local and international technical and
ethical standards related to the practice of the
profession.
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29. SECTION 5 - The Practitioner shall promote the values of
camaraderie, unity, solidarity, and synergy in
his/her professional relationship
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31. The practitioners shall be governed by the following
rules of conduct and practice:
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32. SECTION 1 - to the Government
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(a) The Practitioner shall always set a good example as a
responsible law-abiding citizen.

33. (b) The Practitioner shall secure all the necessary licenses,
permits and authority as may be required by law,
ordinance or rules and regulations.
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34. (c) The Practitioner shall pay correct taxes and fees required
by law. They shall not encourage, tolerate or participate,
directly or indirectly in the evasion or illegal reduction of
any payment that is due to the government.
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35. SECTION 2 - Relation to the General Public
(a) The Practitioner shall contribute to the promotion of
common good by engaging in social responsibility
activities and initiatives.
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36. (b) The Practitioner shall cooperate with the government
and the AIPO in protecting the public against fraud,
misrepresentation, and unethical practices of licensed,
unlicensed and unauthorized individuals or parties that
adversely affect the integrity of the profession.
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37. (c) The Practitioner shall enhance his/her competency,
proficiency and expertise in the practice by keeping
abreast of the latest trends and developments in the
field of real estate service through the involvement in
Continuing Professional Development activities.
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38. (d) The Practitioner shall participate in the proactive
development of real estate service by imparting knowledge,
technical training experiences, studies or research, except
those that are deemed classified or confidential which may
only be disclosed upon the consent of the parties
concerned or lawful order of competent authorities.
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39. SECTION 3 - Relation to the Client
(a) The Practitioner shall be honest and trustworthy and
shall observe sincerity, impartiality, fairness and loyalty
in his/her professional practice .
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40. (b) The Practitioner shall exercise good faith in protecting
and promoting the interest of the client vis-à-vis that of the
other parties concerned.
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41. (c) The Practitioner shall strictly observe client-practitioner
confidentiality.
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42. (d) The Practitioner shall fully and truthfully disclose all
pertinent and material facts involved in the engagement.
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43. (e) The Practitioner shall charge or collect professional fee
which is fair and reasonable in accordance with real estate
industry practice.
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44. (f) The Practitioner shall not accept professional fees or
valuable consideration from other parties unless with full
disclosure and permission from the client.
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45. (g) The Practitioner shall always maintain transparency in all
dealings with the client.
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46. SECTION 4 - Relations to Fellow Practitioners
a) The Practitioner in the exercise of his/her rights and in
the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities,
shall act with fairness, justice and good faith.
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47. b) The Practitioner shall respect the dignity, honor, good
reputation, and privacy of fellow practitioners.
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48. (c) The Practitioner shall use or furnish transactional
document(s), only upon the written consent of the
practitioner/s from whom such documents originated.
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49. SECTION 5 – TO THE ACCREDITED AND INTEGRATED
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION (AIPO)
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a) The Practitioner shall support the AIPO by actively
participating in its programs and activities.

50. (b) The Practitioner shall abide by the procedures on
mediation, conciliation and arbitration of grievances and
disputes. A Practitioner who is party to any such grievances
or disputes shall, as far as practicable, exhaust all possible
administrative remedies within the context of the AIPO
bylaws before elevating the same to the jurisdiction of the
Board and/or Commission, and/or to any court or tribunal.
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52. Section 1 – The Practitioner shall live up to the tenets enshrined
in the Oath of Professional which he/she has sworn to abide by
in the practice of the profession
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53. Section 2 – The Practitioner shall provide his/her services in a
competent, dedicated and ethical manner compatible with the
independence and integrity of the profession.
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54. Section 3 – The Practitioner shall faithfully comply with this
Code of Ethics and Responsibilities as well as with the separate
Codes that will hereinafter be issued for each of the real estate
service disciplines. These separate Codes shall be considered as
integral parts of this Code of Ethics and Responsibilities after
their approval and promulgation.
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55. Section 4 – The Practitioner shall honor and abide by its
commitments with other parties. Provided, that such
agreement is in consonance with the laws, public order, public
policy, morals, good custom and this Code.
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57. Subject to the requirements of due process, any violation of
this Code of Ethics and Responsibilities shall give rise to the
imposition of sanctions such as reprimand, suspension or
revocation of license and other penalties pursuant to Section
19 ,Article III and Section 39, Article V of RA No. 9646, whatever
is appropriate.
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59. This Code of Ethics and Responsibilities shall take effect after
fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines.
Let a copy hereof be furnished the UP Law Center.
Done this 6th day of May, 2019 in the City of Manila
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60. Let a copy hereof be furnished the UP Law Center.
Done this 6th day of May, 2019 in the City of Manila
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61. Let a copy hereof be furnished the UP Law Center.
Done this 6th day of May, 2019 in the City of Manila
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