CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TREASURY FUNCTION
COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC INTEREST
Public officials and employees shall always uphold the public interest over and above personal
interest. All government resources and powers of their respective office must be employed and
used efficiently, effectively, honestly and economically to avoid wastage in public.
PROFESSIONALISM
Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree
of excellence, intelligence and skill.
JUSTNESS AND SINCERITY
Public officials and employees shall remain true to the people at all times. They must act with
justness and sincerity and shall not discriminate against anyone, especially the poor and the
underprivileged.
POLITICAL NEUTRALITY
Public Officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination
and regardless of party affiliation or preference.
RESPONSIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC
Public employees shall extend prompt, courteous and adequate service to the public.
NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM
Public officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino
people, promote the use of locally produced goods resource and technology and encourage
appreciation and pride of country and people.
COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY
Public employees shall commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values, maintain
the principles of public accountability and manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority
over military.
SIMPLE LIVING
Public officials and employees and their families shall lead modest lives appropriate to their
position and income.