Core Values
- Upholding honesty and integrity to enhance public service quality.
- BuCor personnel must accept voluntary personal restrictions.
- Must act consistent with BuCor's dignity and mandate (custody and rehabilitation of prisoners).
- Core values include patriotism, national interest, adherence to law, honesty, accountability, political neutrality, dedication, diligence, responsiveness, justice, sincerity, and simplicity.
Fidelity to Duty
- Loyalty to the people and commitment to office mandate.
- Prohibition against discrimination or undue favors.
- Duties must be performed efficiently, promptly, fairly, without bias or prejudice.
- Avoidance of impropriety or the appearance thereof.
- Prohibition on conduct incompatible with official duties.
- Full commitment during working hours.
- Equal treatment regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or political beliefs.
- Responsible use of government assets and resources strictly for official purposes.
- Courteous conduct toward the public.
Confidentiality
- Prohibition on disclosing confidential information obtained by virtue of office.
- Confidential information includes pending cases, investigations, procurements, prison records, internal documents.
- Only designated officials may make public statements.
- Disclosure of confidential information only upon written request approved by the Director.
- Disclosure limited to authorized persons by law, court order, or administrative policy.
- Prohibition on falsification, destruction, or mutilation of records.
Conflict of Interest
- Duty to avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any that arise in writing to supervisors.
- Conflict defined as impaired objectivity, countervailing personal concerns, or undue personal benefit, including relatives up to the fourth civil degree.
- Prohibitions on contracts with BuCor, participation in negotiations involving relatives, and engagements adversely affecting official duties.
Outside Employment
- BuCor employment is full-time.
- Outside employment allowed only with proper authority and conditions:
- Performed outside official working hours.
- Not incompatible with official duties or office functions.
- Excludes private practice of profession except specific exceptions (teaching, notary public).
- Does not require disclosure of confidential information.
- Legal Officers may only appear as counsel with Director's authorization.
- Technical experts may practice upon Director's permit.
Relations with the Public
- Treat the public with respect, courtesy, and reason.
- Avoid activities undermining objectivity, impartiality, or propriety.
- Conduct consistent with BuCor's dignity; avoid discreditable behavior.
- Avoid inappropriate public comments or personal opinions construed as official.
- Commitment to fairness, equality, and ensuring a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Post-Employment
- Restricts former BuCor officials/employees in private sector with direct relation to former BuCor roles.
- Prohibits former employees from dealing directly or indirectly with current BuCor officials in pending matters.
- Current BuCor officials must observe ethical standards when dealing with former staff.
- Assistance to former BuCor officials allowed only on official business.
Suppletory Rules
- General laws and rules on public officials' conduct apply as supplementary to these norms.
Penalty
- Violations are grounds for disciplinary action.
- Potential criminal charges if warranted.
Effectivity
- Rules effective 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette and filing with the University of the Philippines Law Center.
- Adopted on March 5, 2008 by Acting Director PDG Oscar C. Calderon, PNP (Ret).