Law Summary
Vision and Goals of the Moral Recovery Program
- Envisions a God-centered, people-empowered, and prosperous Filipino nation characterized by unity, justice, freedom, love, and peace.
- Advocates for a government that is democratic, transparent, effective, graft-free, and self-corrective.
- Strives for a community of civil and military servants who are professional, competent, disciplined, and trustworthy.
Rationale for Institutionalizing the MRP
- Despite existing laws such as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. No. 6713), issues like graft, corruption, lack of discipline, dishonesty, and patronage persist.
- The Third National Summit on Peace and Order adopted a Covenant for Peace and National Progress emphasizing moral enhancement and transformation in government.
- The institutionalization of the MRP through Executive Order No. 319 is aimed at addressing these continuing issues.
Establishment of Integrity Circles (Section 1)
- Mandates all government entities including departments, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and government-owned and controlled corporations to create Integrity Circles or equivalent mechanisms.
- Integrity Circles serve as foundational platforms for infusing Filipino core values into organizational culture, systems, and processes.
Monitoring and Implementation Mechanism (Section 2)
- The Moral Recovery Program National Secretariat is designated as the implementing arm.
- The Secretariat, through the Government Sector Core Group, oversees the Integrity Circles' implementation.
- Each agency is required to designate a Moral Recovery Officer (MRO) responsible for coordination.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Moral Recovery Officer (Section 3)
- The MRO initiates the formation and operation of Integrity Circles or similar mechanisms.
- Responsible for implementing strategies and activities aimed at fostering personal change.
- Efforts are directed towards systematic and structural transformation within agencies.
Budget Allocation and Funding (Section 4)
- Agencies must allocate at least 1% of their Human Resource Development (HRD)/Training budget for initial MRP implementation.
- Further funds may be allocated as determined by the Department of Budget and Management.
Agency Support and Development of Role Models (Section 5)
- Agencies are mandated to support Integrity Circles in promoting moral recovery among personnel.
- Encourages development of role models across all levels and sectors to sustain transformation.
Effectivity Clause (Section 6)
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon promulgation.
This comprehensive framework seeks to institutionalize a moral recovery initiative in the government sector, focusing on ethical enhancements and structural reforms to combat graft and corruption while fostering core Filipino values.