A government property should be utilized properly whether it’s just

a simple office supply. Using government properties in

any form forpersonal is not proper. The government
purchased those
s u p p l i e s , which came from publicfunds sourced from the taxpayer, not for the
employee’s used but official business only. In the case
given, I wouldtake Cynthia’s side. The act of Emy was
a form of stealing
government property because it does not belong to
her.

Bringing home office supplies to be used for personal

interestis obviouslyunethical and unbecoming. This ma
y gave wrongperceptions of all the government
officials or employees. People whohave knowledge of
an employee doing such thing will make
wrongconclusions or generalizations ongovernment
employees. Asmentioned in R.A 6713 that public
officials and employees shallutmost devotion and
dedication to the duty. Finally,
agovernmentemployee has the responsibility to take ca
re of every governmentproperty and utilize them
properly for public interest and not forpersonal one.

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when I started reading thecontent of the book that I began to realize the importance of
R.A. 6713 to myself as a publicservant. Everything in it is a must to be learned.

I enumerated here the norms of conduct namely: commitment to public

interest,professionalism, justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to the
public,nationalism and patriotism, commitment to democracy and simple living. These
were thoroughlyexplained in the books with the help of some situations. I became absorb
with the reflection for deepeningwherein I was able to give my own point of view regarding
the stated questions. It was ameaningful experience to organize my thoughts and ideas. It
was really good that the questionswere directed to me as a public servant. I became more
aware of my duties and responsibilitiesand that these should be discharge with high
standard of ethics. Sometimes, the norms wereoverlooked by others. This was a good
reminder and guide for us in the public service. R.A. 6713will really strengthen good
value system in the bureaucracy which is very beneficial to the public and to our country
as well.

If we will all be committed and dedicated to imbibe in our lives these norms, there will
begood relationships between the people and government officials and employees. The
people willcontinue to support the different activities or programs of the government
because they trusttheir officials. We will work hand in hand to achieve our ultimate goal of
improving our country.

It is provided me with knowledge with regards to the prohibited acts andtransactions, the
system of incentives and awards, duties and responsibilities of public officialsand
employees, about divestment and penalties under the Code. I would say that from thislesso
n, I became more familiarize about the things I didn’t know before. These are the things
thatpublic employees must know because of the nature of our work. The different learning
I’ve
gained was very important for me as a public servant especially with the prohibited acts
andtransactions. This I believe would be my guide in discharging my duties and functions so
all mydecisions will all be legal so as to prevent any violations on the Code.
It was very meaningful since all the case studies present I just read were very timely. I
was given an opportunity to express my ideas and opinions regarding the situations