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GSP
Code of Ethics
Board of Geology
Code of Ethics for Geologists in the Philippines
Pursuant to Section 3 of Republic Act No. 4209 known as Geology Profession Law
of the Philippines and Section 6 of P.D. No. 223, this Code of Ethics for
Geologists in the Philippines is hereby adopted by the Board of Geology as part
of the Rules and Regulations governing the practice of
Geology.
Article I
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Section 1. The practice of geology is a noble profession and the privilege of
professional practice requires high degree of
morality, technical knowledge
and personal responsibility.
Section 2.
Honesty, integrity, loyalty, fairness, impartially, candor and fidelity
shall be ingrained in the practice of every Geologist.
Section 3. The Geologist shall be guided by the
highest ethical principles
in the discharge of his duties.
Article
II
RELATION OF GEOLOGIST TO THE COMMUNITY
Section 1. A Geologist shall
avoid and discourage sensational, exaggerated and unwarranted
statements.
When called upon to give evidence or otherwise to speak on
matters of fact, a Geologist shall state only what he knows to be the facts.
Section 2. A Geologist, who finds that his obligations to his employer are in
conflict with his professional obligations or ethics, shall immediately give to
his employer
written notice to terminate his employment, unless the conflict is resolved.
Section 3. A Geologist, having or expecting to have any beneficial interest in a
property which he reports on, must
state in his report the
existence of such
interest or expected interest.
Section 4. A Geologist
shall not give a professional opinion or make a report without
being as thoroughly informed as might reasonably be expected,
considering the purpose for which the opinion or report is requested. The degree
of completeness of information upon which it is based shall be clearly stated.
Section 5. A Geologist
shall not express any professional opinion, which reflects on the
ability or integrity of any person or organization,
unless his
responsibility to the profession and the community requires him to do so.
Section 6. A Geologist may publish simple business, professional or announcement
cards but shall
not include therein, or advertise separately his work or accomplishments.
Section 7. A Geologist
shall not issue any false statement or false information.
Section 8. The public responsibility of the Geologist shall be paramount at all
times. He shall
maintain due regard for the welfare, safety and health of whoever may be
affected by his work.
Article
III
RELATION OF GEOLOGIST TO EMPLOYER AND CLIENT
Section 1. A Geologist
shall protect the interest of his employer or client, with due
regard to public welfare and his professional honor.
Section 2. A Geologist, who finds that his obligations to his employer are in
conflict with his professional obligations or ethics, shall immediately give to
his employer
written notice to terminate his employment, unless the conflict is resolved.
Section 3. A Geologist shall disclose to his prospective employer or client the
existence of any
mineral or other interest which he holds, either directly or indirectly, which
has any bearing to his employment.
Section 4. A Geologist
shall not use, directly or indirectly, any confidential
information derived from his employer or client.
Section 5. A Geologist
shall not accept, without his client's written consent,
engagement by another, whenever the interests of the latter shall in any manner
conflict with those of his client.
Section 6. A Geologist, who has made an investigation for any employer or
client, shall not
profit or attempt to profit from the information gained,
unless written
permission to do so is granted, or there is no conflict of interest with his
employer or client.
Section 7. A Geologist
shall not divulge information given him in confidence and shall
not seek to profit there from.
Section 8. A Geologist
shall advise his employer or client to engage the services of
other experts and specialist whenever the latter's interest will be
best served by such engagement.
Section 9. A Geologist
shall not accept any fee for referring a client or employer to an
expert or for recommending geological services other than his
own.
Section 10. A Geologist
shall faithfully protect the interests of his client or employer
in the preparation of contract documents, supervision of work, preparation of
plans, reports and specifications, and the like.
In the interpretation of contract documents; he shall maintain impartiality
between his clients or employer and the contractor.
Section 11. A Geologist
shall avoid placing himself under any obligation to any person or
organization who deals with his employer or client. He shall not accept any
favor from such person or organization.
Article IV
RELATION OF GEOLOGIST TO CO-PROFESSIONALS
Section 1. A Geologist
shall not falsely or maliciously injure the reputation or
business of another.
Section 2. A Geologist
shall give credit for work done by others and shall refrain from
plagiarism in oral and written communications and shall not accept credit
rightfully due another.
Section 3. A Geologist
shall not use the advantage of a former or present status or
position to compete unfairly with Geologist in private practice, nor use
unfairly the advantages of private practice to the detriment of salaried
Geologists.
Section 4. A Geologist shall endeavor to cooperate with other Geologist and
shall encourage
the ethical dissemination of geological knowledge.
Section 5. A Geologist, having knowledge of the unethical practice of another
Geologist, shall
avoid professional association with the latter.
Section 6. A Geologist
shall not injure directly or indirectly, the reputation,
prospects or business of another Geologist.
However, whenever he considers a Geologist to be engaged in unethical, illegal
or unfair practice, it is his
duty to present his views and the relevant information to the
Board of Geology
and the Professional Regulation Commission.
Section 7. A Geologist, especially if he is in a position of authority,
shall accord to those
under his direction every reasonable opportunity to advance their knowledge and
experience.
Section 8. A Geologist
shall give proper credit to any associate, subordinate or
employer, who has contributed to the work for which he is responsible.
Section 9. A Geologist
shall not describe himself/herself, or permit himself/herself to
be described, as consultant of prominence
and is able to act as an independent and unbiased adviser.
EFFECTIVITY
This Code of Ethics shall take effect upon approval hereof by the Commission and
after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette.
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