CODE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

Promulgated by the PRC on July 23,2003

1.       States that the hallmark of all professionals is their willingness to accept a set of professional and ethical principles which they will follow in the conduct of their daily lives.

2.      Acceptance of these principles requires the maintenance of a standard of conduct higher than what is required by law.

3.      The code of Good Governance in the Philippines shall be adopted by all by all registered professionals (Section 1).

4.      Adopted by the PRC & 42 PRC Boards to cover an environment of good governance in which all Filipino professionals shall perform their duties.

General Principles

1.          Service to others – commitment to a life of sacrifice and genuine unselfishness in carrying out their professional duties even at the expense of personal gain

2.          Integrity and objectivity – performance of responsibilities with the highest sense of integrity & imbued with nationalism and spiritual values, maintain objectivity & be free of conflicts of interest

3.          Professional competence – obligation to keep up with new knowledge and techniques in their field and upgrade level of competence

4.          Solidarity and Teamwork – maintain & support one professional organization for all its members

5.          Social and Civic Responsibility – carry out professional duties with due consideration of the broader interest of the public, serve them with professional concern consistent with their responsibilities to society & contribute to the attainment of the country’s national objective.

6.          Global competitiveness – open to challenges of a more dynamic and interconnected world, rise up to global standards and maintain levels or professional practices fully aligned with global best practices.

7.          Equality of all professions – all professional shall treat their colleagues with respect and strive to be fair in their dealings with one another.