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
TAKE YOUR PICK. PCA Bohol Manager Engr. Emiliano Romero said Boholanos who want to join the PCA planting and replanting program can opt to germinate any coconut variety and get paid, transplant them and get paid again, or get free 72 hybrid or dwarf seedlings, which are expensive when bought from private nurseries. They also incentivize bananas, cacao, vegetables, and other crops planted in between coconuts, he said. (PIA Bohol) CORTES, Bohol, Aug. 29 (PIA) -- There is no better time for Boholanos to join the Philippine Coconut Authority’s (PCA) replanting project of the "tree of life" than now. Due to the threat of COVID-19 and with restrictions in movement, people have resorted to planting all kinds of plants imaginable, some going for the ornamentals that do not offer much in terms of return of investment. Because of the COVID-19 response from the PCA, people can germinate coconuts and the government will pay them. According to PCA Bohol Manager Engr. Emiliano Rom