Republic Act No. 6713 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, TO UPHOLD THE TIME-HONORED PRINCIPLE OF PUBLIC OFFICE BEING A PUBLIC TRUST, GRANTING INCENTIVES AND REWARDS FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE, ENUMERATING PROHIBITED ACTS AND TRANSACTIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees." Section 2. Declaration of Policies. - It is the policy of the State to promote a high standard of ethics in public service. Public officials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives, and uphold public interest over personal interest. Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the term: (a) "Go
The public has spoken; Van will be occupying the final spot in the Academy's official list of Final Six. After collecting 54.58 percent of the total text votes, the Heartthrob from Cebu has proven himself worthy of taking a shot at this season's Grand Star Dreamer title. During the 11 th Gala Night, the lad from Cebu impressed the jurors with his rendition of Casting Crown's Who I am. Juror Girlie Rodis couldn't help but commend on how he has improved since she first saw him on stage. The judge was pretty much aware of how heavy the lad's chest is due to accumulated hitches and she proudly stated that it didn't show in his performance tonight. Actually, everyone did a good job last night. Since they were given the chance to freely choose their songs, they didn't have a hard time relaying their messages to the audience. All of them were able to give out heartfelt performances. With Laarni's version of I am Blessed, juror Louie Ocampo couldn't help but