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Code of ethics submitted to the president of the Philippines

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Title: Code of ethics submitted to the president of the Philippines
Issue Date: December 29, 1940
Publisher: The Local Government Review
Year: 1940
Language: English
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Media: Introduction; You excellency; Have, faith in divine providence that guides the destinies of men and nations; Love your country for it is the home of your people, the seat of your affections, and the source of your happiness and well-being. Its defense is your primary duty. Be ready at all times to sacrifice and die for it is necessary; Respect the institution which is the expression of your sovereign. will. The government is your government. It has been established for your safety and welfare. Obey the laws and see that they are observed by all and that public officials comply with their duties.; Pay your taxes willingly and promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but also obligations.; Safeguard the purity of sufrage and abide by the decisions of the majority; Love and respect your parents. It is your duty to serve them gratefuly and well; Value your honot as you value your life. Poverty with honor is preferable to wealth with dishonor; Be truthful and honest in thought and action. Be just and charitable, courteous but dignified. In your dealings with your fellow-men; Lead a clean and frugal life. Do not indulge in frivolity or pretense. Be simple in your dress and modest in your behavior; Live up to the noble traditions.pdf; Be industrious. Be not afraid or ashamed to do manual labor. Productive toil is conducive to economic security and adds to the wealth of the nation; Rely on your own efforts for your progress and happiness. Be not easily discouraged. Persevere in the pursuit of your legitimate ambitions; Do your work cheerfully. Thouroughly and well. Owrk badly done is worse than work undone. Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today; Contribute to the welfare of your community and promote social justice. You do not live your yourselves and your families alone. You are a part of society to which you owe definite responsibilities; Cultivate the habit of using goods made in the Philippines. Patronize the products and trades of your countrymen; Use and develop our natural resources and conserve them for posterity.pdf; Code of Ethics (December 29, 1940)