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JdjdjdjdjdjsjdjdjdjREFLECTIONS ON THE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM ON THE RULES OF
CONDUCT AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CIVIL SERVICE
To be honest, when I enrolled in this DLP about R.A. 6713 I was only concerned with the
certificate that I will earn to be used in my quest for promotion. It was when I started reading the
content of the book that I began to realize the importance of R.A. 6713 to myself as a public servant.
Everything in it is a must to be learned.
Lesson 1 enumerated the norms of conduct namely: commitment to public interest,
professionalism, justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to the public, nationalism and
patriotism, commitment to democracy and simple living. These were thoroughly explained with the help
of some situations. I became absorb with the reflection for deepening wherein I was able to give my own
point of view regarding the stated questions. It was a meaningful experience to organize my thoughts
and ideas. It was really good that the questions were directed to me as a public servant. I became more
aware of my duties and responsibilities and that these should be discharge with high standard of ethics.
Sometimes, the norms were overlooked by others. This was a good reminder and guide for us in the
public service. R.A. 6713 will really strengthen good value system in the bureaucracy which is very
beneficial to the public and to our country as well.
If we will all be committed and dedicated to imbibe in our lives these norms, there will be good
relationships between the people and government officials and employees. The people will continue to
support the different activities or programs of the government because they trust their officials. We will
work hand in hand to achieve our ultimate goal of improving our country.
Lesson II provided me with knowledge with regards to the prohibited acts and transactions, the
system of incentives and awards, duties and responsibilities of public officials and employees, about
divestment and penalties under the Code. I would say that from this lesson, I became more familiarize
about the things I didn’t know before. These are the things that public employees must know because of
the nature of our work. The different learning I’ve gained was very important for me as a public servant
especially with the prohibited acts and transactions. This I believe would be my guide in discharging my
duties and functions so all my decisions will all be legal so as to prevent any violations on the Code.
Lesson III was very meaningful since all the case studies presented were very timely. I was given
an opportunity to express my ideas and opinions regarding the situations. I would say that the insights I
have drawn from this will be used and applied for better public service.
To sum it up, I would like to commend all the people behind this DLP ON THE RULES OF
CONDUCT AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CIVIL SERVICE. It was nice that you have come up with this
kind of program. I have learned a lot from this wonderful study.
Justness and Sincerity
Can you recall an experience when your honesty was tested? Or when you
became a victim of dishonesty?In my everyday life, I handle trusts due to the
nature of my part time job which requires honesty.My clients entrust me with
their works and pay me appropriately. In the same time, I should produce to them
a quality job and on time. I always have the option to not finish the articles but
my principle doesn’t allow me to. Plus, it will tarnish my integ
rity to them and might result inthem firing me. This might be considered as
honesty but given the consequences of my actions, itcould not be considered as
just and sincere.In school, I also face challenges in my honesty. There were several
times that I
didn’t study for a
certain exam and I had no choice but to cheat or else I would fail. My seatmates
were willing togive out some of their answers to me but I refused to accept it and
thank them instead saying thatI appreciated their concern but I needed to do it by
myself. For me, it was honesty. Unfortunatelymy honesty was not converted into
points in those exams and I failed. Anyway, I was happy thatI preserved
justice.Basically, all of us were victims of dishonesty. Thousands or even millions of
pesos were stolenfrom the national funds of corrupt government officials and
employees. I will assure that thatreputation will not haunt my batch of civil
servants.In a workplace, by simply stating the correct amount or giving the money
where it is due is asimple form justness and sincerity to public service. Most
importantly, it is honesty.Honesty cannot be tested exclusively on monetary
processes. Taking home supplies on our government offices is a simple form of
dishonesty. There was another form of honesty whenemployees will go to the
office on time.Honesty is a very good virtue that every person should follow.
Though it may not be applicableon all times, this principle is vital on the formation
of our integrity as civil servants.
