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Procedure in filing complaints and imposing administrative sanction shall be in
accordance with the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RRACCS).

APPENDIX 2

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR TEACHERS
PREAMBLE
In order to set the proper conduct for teachers and school officials in their manifold relationships elevate
the standards of the teaching profession and make education secure for the individuals and the Nation, the
highest and fullest measure of efficiency, self – direction and happiness. This CODE OF PROFESSIONAL
ETHICS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS is hereby promulgated, RA 1368 – Code of conduct of Government
officials and employees.
ARTICLE I
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
Section I – Since the Consultation provides that all educational institutions shall be under the supervision of
and students to the regulations by the State, the provisions of this code apply with equal force to all school
teachers and school officials in the Philippines whether public or private.
Section 2 – School official refers to any person directly engaged in educational work other than classroom
teaching in supervisory, administrative or directive capacity. It includes principals, supervisors,
superintendents, college deans, university presidents or sectors members and the governing boards of school
and other supervisory and administrative officials.
ARTICLE II
THE TEACHERS AND THE STATE
Section 1 – The main purpose of a school is to help the individual cope with life’s situations, accept
responsibilities and contribute effectively to society through the acquisition of cumulative knowledge,
meanings and values, governed by the passion for service to his fellowmen. Teachers and school officials are
under a strict obligation to see to it that this main purpose is achieved by the school they serve.
Section 2 – School officials, teachers and trustees of the cultural and educational heritage of the Nations are
under obligations to uphold moral principles to promote sense of nationhood, deepen love of country, instill
respect for constituted authority and foster obedience to the law of the land.
Section 3 – Every teacher and school official should earnestly endeavor to help carry out the declared policies
of the Staff in accordance with the Philippines Constitutions.
Section 4 – The interest of the state demand that every school official or teacher be morally, mentally and
physically fit for the service he has to render. Devotion to duty, honesty, punctuality, and efficiency are
expected.
Section 5 – No school official or teacher in his capacity as such should directly or indirectly solicit of value
from any receive or entity for any political religious and partisan interests.

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