3. PREAMBLE
● *”We, the members of the AFP, imploring
the enlightenment from almighty God, in
order to achieve and maintain a
professional organization, worthy of public
trust and respect, faithful to its
constitutional mandate as the protector of
the people, the sovereignty of the state, the
democratic institutions and the integrity of
the natl territory, freely and collectively
commit ourselves as our way of life, to
abide and adhere to the provisions of this
code of ethics which we do hereby
4. ● Paunang Salita
● Kami, ang mga kasapi ng AFP, na humihingi ng
paliwanag mula makapangyarihang Diyos, upang
makamit at mapanatili ang isang propesyonal na
organisasyon, karapat-dapat sa pagtitiwala ng bayan
at respeto, tapat sa kanyang constitution bilang
tagapagtanggol ng mga tao, ang ibang kapangyarihan
ng estado, ang mga demokratikong institusyon at ang
integridad ng mga Pambansang teritoryo, malaya at
kolektibong gumawa ng ating sarili bilang aming mga
paraan ng pamumuhay, na tumangap at sumunod sa
mga probisyon ng code ng etika(tama) na sa
pamamagitan nito tayo ay maglagda at palaganapin.
5. PREAMBLE
● * Identity - AFP
● * Aspirations - Enlightenment from GOD
● * Vision - achieve & maintain prof’l organ,
worthy of public trust & respect, faithful to its
constitutional mandate
● * Mission- protect people, sovereignty of the
state, democratic institutions & integrity of
national territory
● * Commitment - freely & collectively commit
6. Art I: IDENTITY
● The ROLE we play in public service
sets as apart distinctively from the
rest and defines our accountability
to the people we serve.
7. Sec 1 :Constitutional Mandate
*emphasizes the recognition by
the AFP of the Constitution
* to serve and protect the people
* to secure the sovereignty of the
state
* to safeguard the integrity of the
national territory from internal &
external threats
8. Sec 2: Organization and Chain
of Command
President - Commander In Chief
*control, supervision and
authority
Chief of Staff
Major Service Commanders (PA, PAF,
PN)
Area Commanders
9. ARTICLE III: AFP CREED
Sec1: CORE OF VALUES
● Honor - most precious than life itself
● Loyalty - enhances dedication and pride,
fosters unity and promotes sincere concern
● Valor - power & strength, courage & ability to
overcome fear, more than bravery or ability
to endure pain
● Duty - personal act of responsibility
● Solidarity - teamwork through thick & thin
10. Sec 2: AFP Stand on Basic Issues
To express the stand of the
members of AFP on some basic
national issues & to unify us towards
a single line of action or thinking on
each issue.
To bridge the gap of
misunderstanding & divisiveness
from ignorance of traditional &
expanded roles as men-in-arms
11. Sec2.1:AFP ORGANIZATION - should be
organized that it can function effectively with
minimum cost & maximum result with active
people participation in defense of the state and
civil assistance in times of calamities.
Sec 2.2: Civilian Supremacy - obedience to
laws, carry out directives & regulations, pay
taxes, cast votes, enforce writs.
12. Sec2.4: Military Leadership - significant role
of military leader to influence his men to carry
out its mission, performed assigned tasks or
fulfill its obligations and functions.
Sec2.5: People’s Support - No Army has ever
succeeded without the support & cooperation
of its people.
13. Sec2.6: National Development - The AFP
must be a catalyst of change, reform and
development.
Sec 2.7: Partisan Politics - Involvement in
politics should only be limited to the exercise of
his right to vote and assist in ensuring a clean
and honest election.
Sec2.8: Democracy - The Phil Gov’t is an
embodiment of the people’s will, established to
protect their inherent rights and fulfill their
aspirations as a nation.
14. Sec 2.9: National Interest - common goal of
the people.
Paramount concern and must be enhanced &
protected.
Sec 2.10: Peace - Program & development can
only be attained if there is stability, peace &
order.
Sec 2.11: War - resorted to only when peaceful
means failed & no other option is left.
15. Sec 2.12: Use of Armed Force - the AFP
must act with restraint when implementing
government policy pertaining to security.
Sec 2.13: Social Justice - AFP must promote
social justice based on the principle of “All men
are created equal”.
Sec 2.14: Human Rights - AFP must respect
the inherent rights of an individual as a human
being
16. Sec 2.15: Enemies of the State
*Those who violate the sovereignty of the State
(foreign aggression)
*Those who resort to violence as means to
achieve their ends (CPP/NPA)
*Those who will not accept the civilian
supremacy over the military (Coup Plotters)
*Those who shall dismember the country or
any
part of it (MILF)
*Those who engaged in organized crime
*Those who promote alienation (NDF)
17. ARTICLE 5 :Military
Professionalism
- performance of duties &
responsibilities with utmost
competence, efficiency & dedication
The AFP shall perform its tasks as
mandated by the constitution with the
highest degree of excellence by expert
application of the basic & specialized
skills of soldiery while strictly
adhering to the Code of Ethics & all
laws & statutes of the land.
18. Sec 2: Professionalism
- the expert application of specialized
skills based on an organized body of
knowledge and in accordance with laws
and or Code of Ethics with the highest
degree of excellence in the
accomplishment of the mission
19. Sec3.1: Standard of Loyalty - All AFP
personnel must be loyal & true to
the Republic, the Constitution, the
AFP organization & the people.
Sec3.2: Standard of Competence -
the ability or the capability to do
what is expected him to do & to do
it well.
20. Sec3.3: Standard of Ethics - Each soldier
must conform to the accepted principles of
right conduct being observed in a society of
which he is a part of.
Sec3.4: Standard of Morals - Distinguish
what is right from what is wrong. Do what is
right and avoid wrong ones.
21. Sec3: Unprofessional Acts
*Acts of Disloyalty
- betrayal of our country & people
- non support of the duly constituted
government
- disregard of chain of command
- cowardice & desertion or post
abandoment
- AWOL
- Insubordination
22. Unprofessional Acts
*Acts of Incompetence
- lack required knowledge, skills,
physical attributes & character traits
- failed to attain min passing grade
- do not meet the physical, medical,
mental & moral fitness tests
- indifferent & halfhearted to duty
23. Unprofessional Acts
*Unethical Acts - are deviations from the
established & accepted ethical & moral
standards of behavior & performance.
- sideline
- arrogance
- unwarranted assertion of rank,
position or authority
- tolerance of irregularities
- fornication: adultery, concubinage,
homosexuality
24. Unprofessional Acts
*Corrupt Acts - crimes against public
interest, public morals, property, chastity,
civil status of person and honor
- use of government funds or properties
other than what is intended
- manipulation to amass wealth
- falsification of records
- receiving or demanding gifts
25. CONCLUSION
The AFP is committed for the
strict implementation of the Code
of Ethics, without discrimination,
regardless of rank, position,
assignment, relations, political
connections, religion, tribe &
source of commission
