Code of Mechanical Engineering Ethics in the Philippines RELATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY

Pursuant to Section 9 of Commonwealth Act No. 294, as Rule 9. The mechanical engineer shall be well-informed of the
amended, otherwise known as the Mechanical Engineering latest technological progress in his own line of work. He shall
Law, this Code of Mechanical Engineering Ethics is hereby encourage and require the use, or application of standard
adopted by the Board of Mechanical Engineering as part of mechanical equipment, machinery, or processes for safety,
the Rules and Regulations governing the practice of economy and efficiency.
Mechanical Engineering.
Rule 10. Whenever he designs a mechanical equipment,
GENERAL PRINCIPLES machinery or process, or prepares the layout of a project, he
must apply an adequate factor of safety, and provide for the
Rule 1. The mechanical engineer shall, in the practice of his necessary leeway for proper operating and maintenance
profession, be governed by the Golden Rule, the ideals of conditions.
service to man and his environment, and the indispensability
of unwavering public confidence in his professional Rule 11. When he discovers faulty or unsafe devices,
competence, integrity and humanity. equipment, or machinery in any place, work or plant, he shall
without delay, give notice thereof to the proper authority,
Rule 2. The mechanical engineer shall maintain the proper public or private, for the immediate and effective correction,
pride for his profession, observe the standards of professional regardless of whether or not he is responsible for said place,
practice, safeguard the dignity, welfare, and reputation of his work or plant.
colleagues in the professions, and fulfill his duties and
obligations as a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines. RELATIONS WITH LABOR

Rule 3. The mechanical engineer shall update and enhance Rule 12. The mechanical engineer shall recognize labor as one
constantly his professional knowledge and skills through of the major resources of our country. He must acknowledge
assiduous research and study, and meaningful participation in that a working man is not a mechanical robot but a human
continuing education programs and seminars conducted or being.
authorized by the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
or educational institutions supervised by the State. Rule 13. He shall be familiar with the State policies on Labor
and Social Justice, as well as labor and social legislation and
Rule 4. The ethical principle governing the mechanical shall observe faithfully these policies and laws in his dealings
engineer applies equally to partnerships, firms and entities with labor in general, and with his workmen in particular.
organized and existing for the practice of mechanical
engineering. Rule 14. He shall strive to improve the skills of his workmen,
pay them a fair living wage, and instruct them on how to
RELATIONS WITH THE STATE prevent accidents in their place of work.

Rule 5. The mechanical engineer shall honor and respect the RELATIONS WITH CLIENTS AND EMPLOYERS
supreme authority of the State, the Rule of Law, the primacy
of the general welfare, the fundamental rights of persons, Rule 15. The mechanical engineer shall observe punctuality in
and the obligations and privileges of citizens recognized and his appointments, perform honestly and in good faith his
guaranteed by the Constitution of the Philippines. contractual obligation and his duties and obligations to his
client or employer, and observe fair dealing in his relations
Rule 6. He shall cooperate fully with the State in the pursuit with his clients and employers.
of national development plans and programs, the inviolability
of national security, the promotion of peace, and the Rule 16. He shall treat with confidentiality any information
prevention and/or prosecution of unjust, criminal or unlawful obtained by him as to the business affairs and technical
acts and omissions. methods or processes of a client or employer.

Rule 7. He shall be ready to render the services needed for Rule 17. He shall inform his client or employer of his business
the adequate and orderly development of the resources of connections, interests, or affiliations which may influence his
the country, and to offer his mechanical devices and judgment, or impair the quality or character of his services.
inventions essential or necessary for national defense.
Rule 18. The mechanical engineer is entzzzz itled to a just and
Rule 8. In a national emergency, he shall offer his professional fair compensation for his services. In the computation of such
knowledge, skill and experience in the service of the State. compensation, the period of time consumed, his knowledge,
skill, experience, and reputation, and the depreciation of
instruments and materials used, shall be considered and Rule 30. The mechanical engineer shall actively support the
accorded such weight as is just and reasonable. duly accredited association with the end in view of enhancing
the practice of the profession and discharging his public
Rule 19. He shall accept compensation, financial or otherwise, responsibilities as professional.
for his services from his client or employer only. He may
agree to, or receive compensation from any other source only PENAL PROVISIONS
with the full knowledge and consent of all parties concerned.
Rule 31. Violation of any provision of this code, which causes
Rule 20. The mechanical engineer shall be completely above damage or injury to another, shall be punishable by a fine of
suspicion or reproach in his relation with his clients or not more than Two hundred Pesos (P200.00), or an
employers, avoiding the remotest reference or relation to any imprisonment for not more than (2)months, or both, at the
secret or questionable agreement on commissions or other discretion of the Court.
financial considerations promised by or received from any
person or entity other than his client or employer. Rule 32. Violation of any provision of this Code shall likewise
constitute unethical, unprofessional and dishonorable
RELATIONS WITH COLLEAGUES AND ASSOCIATES conduct, and shall be dealt with under the provisions of Sec.
42 of the Mechanical Engineering Act, R.A. No. 8495.
Rule 21. To thane own self be true and thou cannot be false
to any man - expresses the duty which a mechanical engineer EFFECTIVITY
owes to himself and to others.
Rule 33. This Code shall take effect after approval by the
Rule 22. The mechanical engineer shall use only fair means to Professional Regulation Commission and after fifteen (15)
gain professional advancement. In the pursuit thereof he shall days following its publication in the Official Gazette.
not injure the work or employment opportunities of others or
use any improper or questionable method of soliciting Board of Mechanical Engineering
employment or clientele.
(SIGNED) 
Rule 23. He shall refrain from association with, or allowing
the use of his name by, any person or entity of questionable ANTONIO RO. HERRERA
reputation. Chairman

. He shall provide the opportunity and the means to Rule FRANCISCO G. LUSOC
24improve and advance the knowledge, skills, and experience Member 
of his colleagues and associates.
DONATO K. KARAMIHAN
Rule 25. He shall define clearly the line of authority and scope Member 
of responsibility of his associates and assistants. Orders, or
the recall thereof, shall be issued through proper channels.
Attested to: 

Rule 26. He shall be receptive to new ideas and suggestions

CARLOS G. ALMELOR
from others, and ready to recognize, encourage, and accredit
Secretary, Regulatory Boards
the authors thereof. Suggestions from colleagues and
associates shall be given more careful attention.
Approved:
Rule 27. He shall use tact and discretion in dealing with his
Professional Regulatory Commission
colleagues and associates, but not at the sacrifice of firmness.
He shall work out difficult problems with courage and
serenity. HERMOGENES P. POBRE
Commissioner
Rule 28. Careful selection of understudies shall be a guiding
principle, and preference shall be given to those with MARIANO A. MENDIETA
adequate engineering education. Associate Commissioner

Rule 29. He shall not expect others to face danger that he ALFONSO G. ABAD
himself will not face. He shall observe at all times safety Associate Commissioner
requirements for the protection of all concerned.