Department of Justice

Parole and Probation Adminsitration

Region 1

Documentation on the Lecture of OIC-ARD Virgilio G. TIangco during the

Employee Orientation Course, March 5, 2015 at Capito Hotel, Lingayen, Pangasinan.
Present:
ROIC Marissa DC. Alquetra
OIC-ARD Virgilio G. Tiangco
SA/Sr.PPO Rowena DC. Ordoa
AOIV Maria Theresa L. Manzano
All participants in the Employee Orientation Course pursuant to RSO No. 17
s.2015
The session commenced at 3:50 in the afternoon.
MATTERS TAKEN UP and DISCUSSED are the following:
CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICAL STANDARDS
1. REPUBLIC ACT 6713 also known as the Code of Conduct and
Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
a. Declaration of Policy of RA 6713
i. the promotion of high standards of ethics in public
service
ii. emphasis on accountability of public officials and
employees
iii. reiteration of responsibility, integrity, competence,
loyalty, patriotism and justice to new PPA Region 1
employees
iv. living simple, modest lives and upholding the public
interest over personal interest
b. The definition of terms therein in stated under the
aforementioned act was briefly discussed
c. Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees
i. Commitment to Public Interest
ii. Professionalism
iii. Justness and sincerity
iv. Political Neutrality
v. Responsive to the Public
vi. Nationalism and Patriotism
vii. Commitment to Democracy
viii. Simple living
ix. The Civil Service Commission as the responsible
agency in promoting the observance of the
standards and research on the measures in
elevating the observance of such standards by the
public officials and employees
d. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Prompt action on letters and requests
ii. Submission of annual performance reports
iii. Expeditious processing of documents and papers
iv. Immediate action on publics personal transactions
v. Accessibility of Public Documents
e. System of Incentives and Rewards

i. The Committee on Awards to Outstanding Public

Officials was created to conduct periodic
performance review to public officials and
employees to provide motivation and inspiration to
uphold the highest standards of ethics in their field.
f. Prohibited Acts and Transactions
i. Public officials and employees shall not directly and
indirectly have any financial or material interest in
any office transaction
ii. Outside employment abd other activities related
thereto public officials and employees during their
incumbency shall not:
1. Own, control, manage or accept employment
as officer, employee, regulated, supervised
or licensed by their office unless provided by
law;
2. Engage in the private practice of their
profession unless authorized by law,
provided that such practice will not conflict
or tend to conflict with their official duties;
3. Recommend any person to any position in a
private enterprises which has a regular or
pending official transaction with their office
iii. Disclosure and/or misuse of confidential information
iv. Solicitation or acceptance of gifts
g. Statements and Disclosure Submission of SALN
h. Divestments avoid conflicts of interests
i. Penalties
i. May range from fine not exceeding the equivalent
of six (6) months salary or suspension not
exceeding one (1) year to removal, depending on
the gravity of the offense after due notice and
hearing by appropriate agency.
DRESS CODE PRESCRIBED FOR ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
AND
EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKPLACE
a. Coverage It shall apply to all officials and employees of
the government, both male and female, except to those
regularly performing their duties and functions in the
field, or those temporarily assigned in actual field
operations
b. Appropriate Attire
i.
Appropriate business attire on days where there is
no prescribed uniform for the day
ii.
Maong pants generally prohibited however, may
be considered when paired with collared polo/shirt
for male employees and any appropriate blouse
for female employees
c. Prohibited Attire
i.
Gauzy, transparent or net-like shirt or blouse;
ii.
Sando, strapless or spaghetti-strap blouse (unless
worn as undershirt), tank tops, blouse with overplunging necklines;
iii.
Micro-mini skirt, walking shorts, cycling shorts,
leggings, tights, jogging pants
iv.
Rubber sandals, rubber slippers, bakya
d. Other Prohibitions
i.
Ostentatious display of jewelry, except for special
occasion and during official celebrations

ii.
Wearing of heavy or theatrical make-up
e. Exemptions that may be allowed
i.
When the nature of the work demands other than
what it prescribed above
ii.
Religious practices
iii.
Physical disabilities
iv.
Pregnancy
v.
Wearing of mourning clothes
f. Other Matters
i.
The internal rules and regulations promulgated
by the respective agencies/offices govern the
hairstyle or growing of beard or moustache
g. Penalty in Case of Violation
i.
Disciplinary action for Violation of Reasonable
Office Rules and Regulations, under the Revised
Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the
Administrative Code of 1987
CIVIL SERVICE CODE OF ETHICS
a. Respect and uphold the Constitution and Law of the
Republic of the Philippines
b. Observe the highest standard of morality, integrity,
honesty, loyalty and devotion to public will.
c. Perform his tasks thoroughly, faithfully and
efficiently.
d. Be physically and mentally fit for public service and
live within his income.
e. Expose corrupt practices in the public service
without fear or favour.
f. Serve the public courteously, justly and impartially
regardless of kinship, friendship, social standing,
religious or political differences.
g. Discharge duties promptly without thought of gifts,
benefits or any remuneration which may influence
the proper performance of official functions
h. Engage in no business with the government or with
any private party, either directly or indirectly, which
will be inconsistent with his position as a public
servant.
i. Divulge no confidential information coming to him
by the nature of his office or duties.
j. Uphold respect and observe these principles, ever
conscious that public office is a public trust which
he should never violate nor should he allow
suspicion to arise that such trust has been abused
or betrayed.
ADMINISTRATIONS EXPECTATIONS FROM HIRED AND
PROMOTED PERSONNEL
a. Perform their duties and functions and achieve
performance targets with outstanding and very
satisfactory ratings;
b. Adopt the behaviour resulting to outstanding and
very satisfactory ratings in the behavioural
dimensions affecting performance;
c. Comply with Government and agency policies,
rules, regulations and other lawful orders;

d. Manifest adaptability, flexibility and the ability to

adjust to changes in policies, procedures, case
situations and office needs;
e. Abide by RA 6713 and the Agencys Code of Ethics;
f. Walk the extra mile and take the road less travelled
in pursuit of public service and professional growth;
g. Show willingness and capacity to learn;
h. Possess potential to accept greater responsibilities;
i. Serve as role models;
j. Show loyalty to the Agency;
k. Develop their potentials by accepting greater
responsibilities;
l. Develop management leadership qualities guided
by the principles that the greatest leader is the
servant of all;
m. Possess greater degree of skills, deeper insights
and broader perspective
QUALITIES AND SKILLS DESIRED IN A PPA PERSONNEL
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Well-integrated personalities with good moral values and

sound physical and mental health;
Conscientious, honest, fair and incorruptible;
Prompt and reliable;
Creative and resourceful;
Patient, selfless and self-disciplined;
Decisive;
Able to think for themselves; able to listen to arguments
on all sides of an issue and to respond with good
judgment, not to emotional appeal, able to reason clearly
and apply what they know to unfamiliar situations;
Industrious with good work habits
Well-organized to make judicious use of limited time;
Able to communicate effectively;
Able to prioritize, analyze, plan and schedule workload;
Cooperative, willing to work with a team;
Sensitive to others needs;
Approachable and with good personal and public
relations;
Socially-poised;
Aware of their own biases; with adequate understanding
of and ability to handle themselves;
Alert, flexible and can adjust to unexpected changes and
demands;
Able to handle personal and professional problems and
crisis situations;
With a positive outlook and happy disposition ;
Intelligent and practical, and imbued with idealism,
balanced by realism;
Determined to learn;
Respectful of authority;
Potential leaders.

PANUNUMPA NG KAWANI NG GOBYERNO

Following the lecture, OIC-ARD Virgilio G. Tiangco
instructed the participants to stand and recite the
Panunumpa ng Kawani ng Gobyerno, after which followed
by the signing of the Panunumpa.
The session was adjourned 5:00 in the afternoon.

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Prepared by:
ADAIV MHELODY B. CRUZ
San Carlos City PPO

Department of Justice
Parole and Probation Adminsitration
Region 1

Documentation on the Lecture of ROIC Marissa DC. Alquetra during the

Employee Orientation Course, March 6, 2015 at Capitol Hotel, Lingayen,
Pangasinan.
Present:
ROIC Marissa DC. Alquetra
OIC-ARD Virgilio G. Tiangco
CPPO Nicanor K. Taron
SA/Sr.PPO Rowena DC. Ordoa
AOIV Maria Theresa L. Manzano
All participants in the Employee Orientation Course pursuant to RSO No. 17
s.2015
The session commenced at 8:30 in the morning.
MATTERS TAKEN UP and DISCUSSED are the following:
RELATIONS vs. RELATIONSHIP
Relation refers to interaction with others while relationship
denotes a deeper connection either with self or others.
WAYS TO IMPROVE HUMAN RELATIONS
1. MOTIVATION
Refers to drive or reason to perform tasks.
2. STRESS MANAGEMENT
ROIC Marissa Alquetra emphasized that stress, whether positive
stress or negative stress plays an important role in human
relations. It may spark up motivation to finish tasks.

3. WORK & LIFE BALANCE

The participants were asked with a question: Do you work in
order to live, or, do you live in order to work? The participants
answered based on their experiences in balancing work and life.
4. IMPROVED PERCEPTION
The way we see things affect our human relations. Some
experiences may be tough for some, and some experiences may
have a big effect on others. This greatly affects their interaction
with peers, colleagues and superiors in the work place.
5. TIME MANAGEMENT
Learning how to prioritize performance of tasks in the office
improves work flow and affect interaction between and among
the staff.
6. IMPROVED SELF AWARENESS
Self-awareness may be the fundamental aspect in human
relations. Being aware of ones self improves interaction with
others. If one knows who he truly is, then he can be himself to
the world.
7. PROPER COMMUNICATION
Proper communication is key in human relations. As public
servants and as new employees, it is imperative to
communicate with clients, superiors, peers properly. The
message should be conveyed in such a way that it is acceptable
and clear.
TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS IN THE WORKPLACE
There are three (3) Ego Stages in workplace transactions.
Parent
Critical

Nurturing

Judgmental
Protective
Condescending
Ill take care of it
I know best
Lets not argue
Always, should, never
Arm Around
Cant please
Mom/Dad
Feel like & Pointing Finger
Adult
Adult Ego in the workplace is unemotional and factual. It
asks who, what, when and how. It focuses on giving and ask for
ideas and opinions in problem solving.
Child
A person manifests the following:
Face expression, spontaneous, manipulative, selfabsorbing and

know-it-all.
THE EMOTIONAL BANK ACCOUNT
This refers to the metaphors for the amount of trust that exists
in a relationship.
It was discussed that for every kindness and courtesy we
deposit, we withdraw the opposite.
THE JOHARI WINDOW
This tool is often used in field of psychology. Each window
represents levels of awareness of the person himself in correlation to
the perception of him by others and those that which lies in his
subconscious that it reflected in his dreams.
POSITIVE HUMAN RELATIONS
Provides better interpersonal relationships achieved by smiling,
calling people
by their names, being friendly and helpful, active listening, recognition
of others, being cordial, willingness to accept mistakes, being
respectful and loyalty.
The session was adjourned 10:05AM.
Prepared by:
ADAIV MHELODY B. CRUZ
San Carlos City PPO
PHOTOS:

OIC-ARD Virgilio Tiangco lectures on RA 6713 during the Employment

Orientation Course at Capitol Hotel, March 5, 2015

Participants recite the Panunumpa ng Kawani ng Gobyerno during the

Employee Orientation Course, March 5, 2015

ROIC Marissa DC. Alquetra lectures on Human Relations during the Employee
Orientation Course, March 6, 2015 at Capitol Hotel, Lingayen.