The document outlines a Code of Ethics for Filipino IT Professionals. The code states that IT professionals will: 1) Promote public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of information technology; 2) Consider the general welfare and public good in their work; and 3) Accept full responsibility for their work and utilize their skills with competence and professionalism.

1. University of Cebu
College of Information and Computer Science
Osmeña Blvd., Cor. Sanciangko St.,
Cebu City, Philippines 6000
CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE
FILIPINO IT PROFESSIONALS
Preamble:
I will use my social knowledge and skills for the benefit of the public. I will serve
employers and clients with integrity, subject to an overriding responsibility for 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 good or professional 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 service;
• 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 in both the products and services I offer;
• I will not knowingly participate in the development of Information Technology
System that will promote the commission of fraud and other unlawful acts;
• I will uphold and improve the IT professional standard through continuing
professional development in order to enhance IT profession.