Officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Army (PA)
reaffirmed their commitment to highest standards of public service during the
25th anniversary of AFP Code of Ethics Day.
The 25th AFP Code of Ethics Day celebration coincided with
the 24th founding anniversary of the Office of Ethical Standards and Public
Accountability (OESPA) Monday.
Army personnel recited the Oath of Adherence to the AFP Code
of Ethics during the celebration, PA spokesperson Col. Benjamin Hao said in a
message Wednesday.
Army commander Lt. Gen. Eduardo M. Año congratulated the
OESPA staff headed by Army Vice Commander Major Gen. Demosthenes C. Santillan,
for their remarkable accomplishments in promoting accountability among Army
personnel.
He further urged everyone to always observe and practice the
sense of public accountability.
"I challenge everyone to cultivate an unyielding desire
to practice the tenets and follow the ethical, legal and moral service embodied
in the AFP Code of Ethics. Strive to develop a character where integrity and
accountability are inherent," Año said.
Plaques of recognition were awarded to the Civil Military
Operations Group, 5th Infantry Division, 8th Infantry Division, and Army Reserve
Command who have complied with the conduct of intensive and sweeping
division-wide information and education drive on the AFP Code of Ethics, Graft
and Corruption Prevention, Spiritual Enlightenment, and other OESPA related
activities.
The drafter of this year's anniversary theme,
"Disiplinado at Matapat na Kawal Kaakibat ng Hukbong Katihan Tungo sa
Matuwid na Daan," Sgt. Hilda Abaya of the 4th Infantry Division, also
received a Plaque of Recognition.
"As we renew our pledge, let us bear in mind that this
gesture is beyond promise. We must go beyond the propensity to take this
lightly and forget all about it after a few days. It must, instead be our
conviction not only because the Filipino expect much from us, but also because
we want to be part of the transformation that the Army is pursuing," Año
said.
Meanwhile, in its 24 years, OESPA continues to pursue and
promote accountability and nurture moral consciousness within the Army
organization.
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