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I must be trustworthy and shall uphold the truth at all

PART IV – POLICE OFFICER’S CREED AND STANDS
times.
ON BASIC ISSUES
PNP STAND ON BASIC ISSUES:
The PNP Core Values
It is noteworthy that the deployment
The police service is a noble profession which demands and employment of the PNP personnel require the
from its member’s specialized knowledge and skills, as organization and its members to bare their stand on the
well as high standard of ethics and morality. Hence, the following basic issues:
members of the Philippine National Police must adhere
1. PNP Image
to and internalize the enduring core values of; Love of
God, respect for authority, selfless love and service for The image of any organization affects the esprit
people, sanctity of marriage and family life, responsible de’ corps, morale and welfare of the members, and
dominion and stewardship over material things, and sense of pride to the organization. Thus, all members of
truthfulness. the PNP should act in a manner that would reflect best
on the PNP and live by the PNP’s core values.
THE POLICE OFFICER’S CREED
2. Career Management, the Key to Professionalism.
The following are the Police Officer’s Creed:
The proper implementation of the PNP’s Career
1. I believe in God, the Supreme Being, a Great Provider,
Management will greatly enhance the personnel
and the Creator of all men and everything dear to me.
professionalization process with regards on;
In return, I can do no less than love Him above
a) procurement
all, by obeying His word, seeking His guidance in the
performance of my sworn duties, and honoring Him at b) training
all times.
c) promotion
2. I believe that respect for authority is a duty.
d) assignment
I respect and uphold the Constitution, the laws
e) placement,
of land and the applicable rules and regulations. I
recognize the legitimacy and authority of the f) awards, and
leadership; and obey legal orders of my superior
officers. g) retirement.

3. I believe in selfless love and service to people. The PNP shall formulate a stringent policy and
Towards this end, I commit myself to the service of strictly implement the human resources development
my fellowmen over and above my personal interest. system, compatible to the equitable distribution of
procurement, fair promotion, nationalize approach in
4. I believe in the sanctity of marriage and family life. assignment, skill development immediate grant of
reward and award, and decent living upon retirement.
I shall set the example of decency and morality
and shall have high regard for family life and value of
marital fidelity.
3. Police Management Leadership
5. I believe in the responsible dominion and The effectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of
stewardship over material things. the managerial capabilities and competent leadership of
the men and women who run the PNP organization.
I shall inhibit myself from extravagance and
These attributes must therefore be one of the primary
ostentatious display of material things. I shall respect
base for consideration in the selection of personnel for
private and public properties and prevent others from
employment and deployment purposes.
destroying them. I shall help protect the environment
and conserve nature to maintain ecological balance. 4. Equality in the Service
 There shall be judicious and equitable PNP members shall respect and protect human
distribution of opportunity to prove one’s worth in the dignity and man’s inalienable rights to life, liberty
police service. The problem on inequity thru class and property.
orientation and factionalism, both real and perceived,
9. Setting Example
premised on favored assignment, inequitable
opportunity of training, unfair granting of promotion, All PNP members shall set good example to
and untimely awarding of achievements, will create an their subordinates and follow good example from the
atmosphere of demoralization and factionalism. superiors.
The result is inefficiency and lack of teamwork
to the detriment of the organization. It behooves
therefore on the PNP leadership to address the PART V – CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND
situation. The civilian character of the organization ETHICAL STANDARD (RA 6713)
requires adherence to the rule on merit and fitness
system and to dissociate the above process from class Philippine National Police Code of Professional Conduct
orientation and factionalism. and Ethical Standard [also known as PNP Code of
5. Delicadeza Conduct]

In consonance with the requirements of honor Ethical, defined

and integrity in the PNP, all members must have the Ethical maybe defined as a condition in
moral courage to sacrifice self interest in keeping accordance with right principles, as defined by a given
with the time honored principle of delicadeza. system if ethics or professional conduct.
What is Delicadeza? Standard of Police Professionalism
Delicadeza – means being aware of proper
decorum and ways of behaving. But as Confuscius Standard of Police Professionalism - means that
sait, it is a virtue that should come from inside of every the PNP members shall perform their duties with;
individual. Thus, our true path should be the path of (a) integrity
wisdom. (b) intelligence and
In the public office context, it is possessing (c)competence
grace to give up your office when there is impropriety
involved In the application of specialized skill and
It is bout believing that there is a correct way of technical knowledge with excellence and expertise.
doing things, preserving your values and not taking
advantage of every opportunity for self-gain. Police Professional Conduct
Police Lifestyle The following are the Police Professional Conducts:
The PNP shall promote and maintain a lifestyle Commitment to Democracy.
for its member which the public will find credible and
respectable. The public expects a police officer to live a Uniformed PNP members shall commit themselves
simple and dignified life. They must be free from greed, to the democratic way of life and values and maintain
corruption and exploitation. the principle of public accountability. They shall, at all
times, uphold the Constitution and be loyal to our
7. Political Patronage country, people and organization above their loyalty to
PNP members shall inhibit themselves from soliciting any person.
political patronage on matters pertaining to assignment,
award, training and promotion. Commitment to Public Interest.

8. Human Rights PNP members shall always uphold public interest

over and above personal interest. All government
properties, resources and powers of their respective
offices must be employed and used effectively, honestly particularly in the assignment and reassignment of
and efficiently, particularly to avoid wastage of public personnel.
funds and revenues. PNP members must avoid and
8. Proper Care and Use of Public Property.
prevent the “malversation” of human resources,
government time, property and funds. PNP members shall promote and maintain sense
of responsibility in the protection, proper care and
3. Non-Partisanship.
judicious disposition and use of public property issued
PNP Members shall provide services to for their official use or entrusted to their care and
everyone without discrimination regardless of party custody just like “a good father of the family”. When the
affiliation in accordance with existing laws and Commander/Director is relieved from his post, all
regulations. properties/equipment belonging to the government
must be turned-over to the incoming. A committee for
4. Physical Fitness and Health
the purpose shall be proper. Hence, it is a taboo for
PNP members shall strive to be physically and outgoing Commander/Director to detach, remove and
mentally fi t and in good health at all times. Toward this bring home or to his new assignment properties which
end, they shall undergo regular physical exercises and do not personally belong to him.
annual medical examination in any PNP hospital or
9. Respect for Human Rights.
medical facility, and actively participate in the Physical
Fitness and Sports Development Program of the PNP. In the performance of duty, PNP members shall
respect and protect human dignity and uphold the
5. Secrecy Discipline
human rights of all persons. No member shall inflict,
PNP members shall guard the confidentiality of instigate or tolerate extra-judicial killings, arbitrary
classified information against unauthorized disclosure, arrests, any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman or
including confidential aspects of official business, special degrading treatment or punishment, and shall not
orders, communications and other documents, roster or invoke superior orders or exceptional circumstances
any portion thereof of the PNP, contents of criminal such as a state-of-war, a threat to national security,
records, identities of persons who may have given internal political instability or any public emergency as a
information to the police in confidence and other justification for committing such human rights
classified information on intelligence material. violations.

6. Social Awareness 10. Devotion to Duty.

PNP members and their immediate family members PNP members shall perform their duties with
shall be encouraged to actively get involved in religious, dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm,
social and civic activities to enhance the image of the determination, and manifest concern for public welfare,
organization without affecting their official duties. and shall refrain from engaging in any activity which
shall be in conflict with their duties as public servants.
7. Non-Solicitation of Patronage.
11. Conservation of Natural Resources
PNP members shall seek self-improvement
through career development and shall not directly or PNP members shall help in the development
indirectly solicit influence or recommendation from and conservation of our natural resources for ecological
politicians, high-ranking government officials, balance and posterity as these are the inalienable
prominent citizens, persons affiliated with civic or heritage of our people.
religious organizations with regard to their assignments,
12. Discipline
promotions, transfer or those of other members of the
force, nor shall they initiate any petition to be prepared PNP members shall conduct themselves
and presented by citizens in their behalf. Moreover, properly at all times keeping with the rules and
they shall advise their immediate relatives not to regulations of the organization.
interfere in the activities of the police service
13. Loyalty
 PNP members shall be loyal to the Constitution accordance with the provisions of RA 6713 and other
and the police service as manifested by their loyalty to applicable laws;
their superiors, peers and subordinates as well.
4. Justice
14. Obedience to Superiors
PNP members shall strive constantly to respect the
PNP members shall obey lawful orders and be
rights of others so that they can fulfill their duties and
courteous to superior officers and other appropriate
exercise their rights as human beings, parents, children,
authorities within the chain of command. They shall
citizens, workers, leaders, or in other capacities and to
readily accept whenever they are assigned anywhere in
see to it that others do likewise.
the country. Therefore, it is taboo for any personnel to
petition in court or in any public forum his assignment. 5. Humility
15. Command Responsibility. PNP members shall recognize the fact that they are
public servants and not the masters of the people and
In accordance with the Doctrine on Command
towards this end, they shall perform their duties
Responsibility, immediate Commanders/Directors shall
without arrogance. They shall also recognize their own
be responsible for the effective supervision, control and
inadequacies, inabilities and limitations as individuals
direction of their personnel and shall see to it that all
and perform their duties without attracting attention or
government resources shall be managed, expended or
expecting the applause of others.
utilized in accordance with laws and regulations and
safeguard against losses thru illegal or improper 6. Orderliness.
disposition.
PNP members shall follow logical procedures in
THE ETHICAL STANDARDS accomplishing tasks assigned to them to minimize waste
in the use of time, money and effort.
Ethical standards - shall refer to established
and generally accepted moral values. 7. Perseverance.
The following are the ethical acts to be observed by Once a decision is made, PNP members shall take
every PNP member: legitimate means to achieve the goal even in the face of
internal or external difficulties, and despite anything
Morality
which might weaken their resolve in the course of time
PNP members shall adhere to high standards of
Essential principles in the use of any Power and
morality and decency and shall set good examples for
Authority:
others to follow. In no instance during their terms of
1. Legality – does the practice used in a particular
office, among other things, shall they be involved as
situation has its basis in law.
owners, operators, managers or investors in any house
of ill repute or illegal gambling den or other places
2. Necessity – is the practice strictly necessary, given
devoted to vices, nor shall they patronize such places
the circumstances of the respective situation.
unless on official duty, and tolerate operations of such
establishments in their respective areas of
3. Proportionality – is the practice in proportion to the
responsibilities. They shall be faithful to their lawfully
seriousness of the offense and the legitimate objective
wedded spouses.
to be achieved?
2. Judicious Use of Authority
PNP members shall exercise proper and legitimate
The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
use of authority in the performance of duty.

AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER my fundamental

3. Integrity
duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and
PNP members shall not allow themselves to be
property; to protect the innocent against deception; the
victims of corruption and dishonest practices in
weak against oppression or intimidation, and the
peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the
Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and c. Justness and sincerity. - Public officials and employees
justice shall remain true to the people at all times. They must
I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an act with justness and sincerity and shall not discriminate
example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of against anyone, especially the poor and the
danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be underprivileged. They shall at all times respect the
constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in rights of others, and shall refrain from doing acts
thought and deed in both my personal and official life. I contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public
will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and policy, public order, public safety and public interest.
the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or They shall not dispense or extend undue favors on
hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in account of their office to their relatives whether by
my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless consanguinity or affinity except with respect to
revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. appointments of such relatives to positions considered
strictly confidential or as members of their personal
staff whose terms are coterminous with theirs.
The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics continued:
d. Political neutrality. - Public officials and employees
I WILL never act officiously or permit personal shall provide service to everyone without unfair
feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendship to discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or
influence my decisions, with no compromise for crime preference.
and with relentless prosecution of criminals. I will
e. Responsiveness to the public. - Public officials and
enforce the law courteously and appropriately/without
employees shall extend prompt, courteous, and
fear or favor; malice or ill will, never employing
adequate service to the public. Unless otherwise
unnecessary force or violence and never accepting
provided by law or when required by the public interest,
gratuities.
public officials and employees shall provide information
I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a of their policies and procedures in clear and
symbol of public faith, and I accept it as public trust to understandable language, ensure openness of
be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police information, public consultations and hearings
service. I will constantly strive to achieve these whenever appropriate, encourage suggestions, simplify
objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before GOD to and systematize policy, rules and procedures, avoid red
my chosen profession …Law Enforcement tape and develop an understanding and appreciation of
the socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country,
Republic Act No. 6713 – Code of Conduct and Ethical especially in the depressed rural and urban areas.
Standards for Public Officials and Employees
f. Nationalism and patriotism. - Public officials and
Salient Features of the Law employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and
1. Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally
(Section 4) produced goods, resources and technology and
encourage appreciation and pride of country and
a. Commitment to public interest. - Public officials and people. They shall endeavor to maintain and defend
employees shall always uphold the public interest over Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion.
and above personal interest. All government resources
and powers and economically, particularly to avoid g. Commitment to democracy. - Public officials and
wastage in public funds and revenues. employees shall commit themselves to the democratic
way of life and values, maintain the principle of public
b. Professionalism. - Public officials and employees shall accountability, and manifest by deeds the supremacy of
perform and discharge their duties with the highest civilian authority over the military. They shall at all times
degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence and uphold the Constitution and put loyalty to country
skill. They shall enter public service with utmost above loyalty to persons or party.
devotion and dedication to duty. They shall endeavor to
discourage wrong perceptions of their roles as h. Simple living. - Public officials and employees and
dispensers or peddlers of undue patronage. their families shall lead modest lives appropriate to
their positions and income. They shall not indulge in i. Own, control, manage or accept employment as
extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any officer, employee, consultant, counsel, broker, agent,
form. trustee or nominee in any private enterprise regulated,
supervised or licensed by their office unless expressly
2. Duties of Public Officials and Employees (Section 5)
allowed by law
a. Act promptly on letters and requests. - All public
ii. Engage in the private practice of their profession
officials and employees shall, within fifteen (15) working
unless authorized by the Constitution or law, provided,
days from receipt thereof, respond to letters, telegrams
that such practice will not conflict or tend to conflict
or other means of communications sent by the public.
with their official functions; or
The reply must contain the action taken on the request.
iii. Recommend any person to any position in a
Submit annual performance reports. - All heads or other
private enterprise which has a regular or pending official
responsible officers of offices and agencies of the
transaction with their office. These prohibitions shall
government and of government-owned or controlled
continue to apply for a period of one (1) year after
corporations shall, within forty-five (45) working days
resignation, retirement, or separation from public
from the end of the year, render a performance report
office, except in the case of subparagraph (b) (2) above,
of the agency or office or corporation concerned. Such
but the professional concerned cannot practice his
report shall be open and available to the public within
profession in connection with any matter before the
regular office hours.
office he used to be with, in which case the one-year
c. Process documents and papers expeditiously. - All prohibition shall likewise apply.
official papers and documents must be processed and
c. Disclosure and/or misuse of confidential information.
completed within a reasonable time from the
- Public officials and employees shall not use or divulge,
preparation thereof and must contain, as far as
confidential or classified information officially known to
practicable, not more than three (3) signatories therein.
them by reason of their office and not made available to
In the absence of duly authorized signatories, the
the public, either: i. To further their private interests, or
official next-in-rank or officer in charge shall sign for and
give undue advantage to anyone; or ii. To prejudice the
in their behalf.
public interest.
d. Act immediately on the public's personal
d. c- Public officials and employees shall not solicit or
transactions. - All public officials and employees must
accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor,
attend to anyone who wants to avail himself of the
entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from
services of their offices and must, at all times, act
any person in the course of their official duties or in
promptly and expeditiously
connection with any operation being regulated by, or
any transaction which may be affected by the functions
of their office.
e. Make documents accessible to the public. - All public
documents must be made accessible to, and readily As to gifts or grants from foreign governments, the
available for inspection by, the public within reasonable Congress consents to:
working hour.
i. The acceptance and retention by a public
3. Prohibited Acts and Transactions (Section 7) official or employee of a gift of
nominal value tendered and received as a souvenir or
a. Financial and material interest. - Public mark of courtesy;
officials and employees shall not, directly or indirectly,
have any financial or material interest in any transaction ii. The acceptance by a public official or
requiring the approval of their office. employee of a gift in the nature of a
scholarship or fellowship grant or medical treatment; or
b. Outside employment and other activities
related thereto. - Public officials and employees during iii. The acceptance by a public official or employee of
their incumbency shall not: travel grants or expenses for travel taking place entirely
outside the Philippine (such as allowances,
transportation, food, and lodging) of more than nominal
value if such acceptance is appropriate or consistent
with the interests of the Philippines, and permitted by
the head of office, branch or agency to which he
belongs.

The Ombudsman shall prescribe such

regulations as may be necessary to carry out the
purpose of this subsection, including pertinent reporting
and disclosure requirements.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to restrict

or prohibit any educational, scientific or cultural
exchange programs subject to national security
requirements.

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