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
Typhoon "MINA" has accelerated slightly and still continues to move North Northwestward. Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) 60 km East of Basco, Batanes Coordinates: 20.5°N, 121.3°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 150 kph Movement: Forecast to move North Northwest at 9 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Monday morning: 260 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes Tuesday morning: 530 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds) Batanes Group of Island None None Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) Babuyan Group of Islands Calayan Group of Islands Ilocos Norte None None Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Cagayan Apayao Abra Ilcos Norte None None Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere now lowered.Residents in low lying and mountainous areas particularly the western section of Northern and Central Luzon are alerted against possible flashfloods