Core Values 1

CORE VALUES
SCOPE
*PREAMBLE
*IDENTITY
*CORE OF VALUES
*AFP STAND ON BASIC ISSUES
*MIL PROFESSIONALISM
*CONCLUSION
PREAMBLE
 *”We, the members of the AFP, imploring the
enlightenment from almighty God, in order
to achieve and maintain a professional
organization, worthy of public trust and
respect, faithful to its constitutional
mandate as the protector of the people, the
sovereignty of the state, the democratic
institutions and the integrity of the natl
territory, freely and collectively commit
ourselves as our way of life, to abide and
adhere to the provisions of this code of
 Paunang Salita
 Kami, ang mga kasapi ng AFP, na humihingi ng

paliwanag mula makapangyarihang Diyos, upang
makamit at mapanatili ang isang propesyonal na
organisasyon, karapat-dapat sa pagtitiwala ng bayan
at respeto, tapat sa kanyang constitution bilang
tagapagtanggol ng mga tao, ang ibang kapangyarihan
ng estado, ang mga demokratikong institusyon at ang
integridad ng mga Pambansang teritoryo, malaya at
kolektibong gumawa ng ating sarili bilang aming mga
paraan ng pamumuhay, na tumangap at sumunod sa
mga probisyon ng code ng etika(tama) na sa
pamamagitan nito tayo ay maglagda at palaganapin.
PREAMBLE
 * Identity - AFP
 * Aspirations - Enlightenment from GOD
 * Vision - achieve & maintain prof’l organ,
worthy of public trust & respect, faithful to its
constitutional mandate
 * Mission- protect people, sovereignty of the
state, democratic institutions & integrity of
national territory
 * Commitment - freely & collectively commit
ourselves to abide by and adhere to the code.
Art I: IDENTITY
 The ROLE we play in public service

sets as apart distinctively from the
rest and defines our accountability to
the people we serve.
Sec 1 :Constitutional Mandate
*emphasizes the recognition by

the AFP of the Constitution
* to serve and protect the people
* to secure the sovereignty of the
state
* to safeguard the integrity of the
national territory from internal &
external threats
Sec 2: Organization and Chain
of Command
President - Commander In Chief

*control, supervision and
authority
Chief of Staff
Major Service Commanders (PA, PAF,
PN)
Area Commanders
ARTICLE III: AFP CREED
Sec1: CORE OF VALUES
 Honor - most precious than life itself
 Loyalty - enhances dedication and pride,
fosters unity and promotes sincere concern
 Valor - power & strength, courage & ability to
overcome fear, more than bravery or ability to
endure pain
 Duty - personal act of responsibility
 Solidarity - teamwork through thick & thin
Sec 2: AFP Stand on Basic Issues
To express the stand of the

members of AFP on some basic
national issues & to unify us towards a
single line of action or thinking on
each issue.
To bridge the gap of

misunderstanding & divisiveness from
ignorance of traditional & expanded
roles as men-in-arms
Sec2.1:AFP ORGANIZATION - should be
organized that it can function effectively with
minimum cost & maximum result with active
people participation in defense of the state and
civil assistance in times of calamities.
Sec 2.2: Civilian Supremacy - obedience to

laws, carry out directives & regulations, pay
taxes, cast votes, enforce writs.
Sec2.4: Military Leadership - significant role of
military leader to influence his men to carry out
its mission, performed assigned tasks or fulfill
its obligations and functions.
Sec2.5: People’s Support - No Army has ever

succeeded without the support & cooperation of
its people.
Sec2.6: National Development - The AFP
must be a catalyst of change, reform and
development.
Sec 2.7: Partisan Politics - Involvement in

politics should only be limited to the exercise of
his right to vote and assist in ensuring a clean
and honest election.
Sec2.8: Democracy - The Phil Gov’t is an

embodiment of the people’s will, established to
protect their inherent rights and fulfill their
aspirations as a nation.
Sec 2.9: National Interest - common goal of
the people.
Paramount concern and must be enhanced &
protected.
Sec 2.10: Peace - Program & development can

only be attained if there is stability, peace &
order.
Sec 2.11: War - resorted to only when peaceful

means failed & no other option is left.
Sec 2.12: Use of Armed Force - the AFP must
act with restraint when implementing
government policy pertaining to security.
Sec 2.13: Social Justice - AFP must promote

social justice based on the principle of “All men
are created equal”.
Sec 2.14: Human Rights - AFP must respect

the inherent rights of an individual as a human
being
Sec 2.15: Enemies of the State
*Those who violate the sovereignty of the State

(foreign aggression)
*Those who resort to violence as means to
achieve their ends (CPP/NPA)
*Those who will not accept the civilian
supremacy over the military (Coup Plotters)
*Those who shall dismember the country or any
part of it (MILF)
*Those who engaged in organized crime
*Those who promote alienation (NDF)
ARTICLE 5 :Military Professionalism
- performance of duties &

responsibilities with utmost
competence, efficiency & dedication
The AFP shall perform its tasks as

mandated by the constitution with the
highest degree of excellence by expert
application of the basic & specialized
skills of soldiery while strictly adhering
to the Code of Ethics & all laws &
statutes of the land.
Sec 2: Professionalism
- the expert application of specialized

skills based on an organized body of
knowledge and in accordance with laws
and or Code of Ethics with the highest
degree of excellence in the
accomplishment of the mission
Standard of Loyalty - All AFP
Sec3.1:
personnel must be loyal & true to
the Republic, the Constitution, the
AFP organization & the people.
Sec3.2: Standard of Competence -

the ability or the capability to do
what is expected him to do & to do it
well.
Sec3.3: Standard of Ethics - Each soldier
must conform to the accepted principles of
right conduct being observed in a society of
which he is a part of.
Sec3.4: Standard of Morals - Distinguish

what is right from what is wrong. Do what is
right and avoid wrong ones.
Sec3: Unprofessional Acts
*Acts of Disloyalty
- betrayal of our country & people
- non support of the duly constituted
government
- disregard of chain of command
- cowardice & desertion or post
abandoment
- AWOL
- Insubordination
Unprofessional Acts
*Acts of Incompetence
- lack required knowledge, skills,

physical attributes & character traits
- failed to attain min passing grade
- do not meet the physical, medical,
mental & moral fitness tests
- indifferent & halfhearted to duty
Unprofessional Acts
*Unethical Acts - are deviations from the

established & accepted ethical & moral
standards of behavior & performance.
- sideline
- arrogance
- unwarranted assertion of rank,
position or authority
- tolerance of irregularities
- fornication: adultery, concubinage,
homosexuality
Unprofessional Acts
*Corrupt Acts - crimes against public

interest, public morals, property, chastity, civil
status of person and honor
- use of government funds or properties

other than what is intended
- manipulation to amass wealth
- falsification of records
- receiving or demanding gifts
CONCLUSION
The AFP is committed for the strict

implementation of the Code of
Ethics, without discrimination,
regardless of rank, position,
assignment, relations, political
connections, religion, tribe &
source of commission

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CORE VALUES

 Kami, ang mga kasapi ng AFP, na humihingi ng

 The ROLE we play in public service

*emphasizes the recognition by

President - Commander In Chief

To express the stand of the

To bridge the gap of

Sec 2.2: Civilian Supremacy - obedience to

Sec2.5: People’s Support - No Army has ever

Sec 2.7: Partisan Politics - Involvement in

Sec2.8: Democracy - The Phil Gov’t is an

Sec 2.10: Peace - Program & development can

Sec 2.11: War - resorted to only when peaceful

Sec 2.13: Social Justice - AFP must promote

Sec 2.14: Human Rights - AFP must respect

*Those who violate the sovereignty of the State

- performance of duties &

The AFP shall perform its tasks as

- the expert application of specialized

Sec3.2: Standard of Competence -

Sec3.4: Standard of Morals - Distinguish

- lack required knowledge, skills,

*Unethical Acts - are deviations from the

*Corrupt Acts - crimes against public

- use of government funds or properties

The AFP is committed for the strict

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