1 - Introduction To General Ethics and Ethical Values
1 - Introduction To General Ethics and Ethical Values
1 - Introduction To General Ethics and Ethical Values
CE LAWS,
ETHICS AND
CONTRACTS
Introduction
to General
Ethics and
Ethical Values
Presenters:
Diane Fe A. Cajaro
Mark Lloyd J. Angcla
2 LEARNING
1 OBJECTIVES
Identify the
2
fundamental LEARNING
principles of civil
1 OBJECTIVES
engineers’ code
of ethics.
Explain the
fundamental
principles, canons, 2 LEARNING
and guidelines in OBJECTIVES
1
the practice of
civil engineering
profession.
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3
2 CONTENTS
1
4
3 Introduction:
2 RA 544 CONTENTS
1
4
3 Definition of
Common 2 CONTENTS
Terms
1
4 CE Code of
Ethics:
3
Fundamental 2 CONTENTS
Principles 1
CE Code of 4
Ethics:
3
Fundamental 2 CONTENTS
Canons 1
An Act to regulate the practice of Civil
Engineering in the Philippines, 1950;
amended by RA 1582
FUNDAMENTAL
PRINCIPLES
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor
and dignity of the engineering profession by:
1. Using their knowledge and skill for the
enhancement of human welfare and the
environment;
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with
fidelity the public, their employers and clients;
3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige
of the engineering profession; and
4. Supporting the professional and technical
societies of their disciplines.
CODE OF ETHICS:
FUNDAMENTAL
CANONS
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the
public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable
development in the performance of their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and
truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client
as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their
services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the
honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act
with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout
their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional
development of those engineers under their supervision.
FUNDAMENTAL CANON 1