Adoption of Code of Good Goverce for Professions

Executive Order No. 220
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 220 mandates the adoption of a Code of Good Governance for all registered professionals to enhance ethical standards, accountability, and competency in the Philippines.
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It is titled “Adoption of the Code of Good Governance for the Professions in the Philippines.” Its purpose is to direct the adoption of the Code to promote ethical awareness, competency, accountability to clients and the public, and globally competitive professional services.

All registered professionals.

Section 14, Article XII of the Constitution.

It states that good governance is one pillar of a strong republic, and that adopting the Code will enhance ethical and professional standards.

Republic Act No. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000), particularly Section 5 and Section 7(a).

The PRC is directed to implement and enforce the Code, to issue guidelines and procedures for enforcement after consultation and recommendation from the Boards.

EO No. 220 directs the Governance Advisory Council and the PRC to undertake measures, including networking with government agencies and civil society, to effectively implement and enforce the Code through the PRBs.

PRBs are boards under the supervision and control of the PRC, and they are the mechanisms through which the Code is effectively implemented and enforced.

It requires measures such as networking with government agencies and civil society, and enforcement of the Code through the PRBs under PRC supervision and control.

It must issue the necessary guidelines and procedures for enforcement of the Code, after consultation with and upon recommendation of the various Boards.

Any executive issuance, orders, or provisions inconsistent with EO No. 220 are deemed modified or repealed.

It takes effect immediately.

It was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with Alberto G. Romulo as Executive Secretary.

The Code will promote ethical awareness and competency, establish accountability to public liability and clients, keep professionals abreast of modern trends and technology, and ensure qualitative, globally competitive professional services.

By ensuring highly qualitative services and reinforcing ethical and technical standards, the Code secures safety and protection of the public.