CODE OF ETHICAL STANDARDS

I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

(1) The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity. The aim and purpose of civic communication is service to mankind, irrespective of race, sex, creed or political affiliation.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom has the obligation to raise the status of civic communicators to a position of responsibility and importance, as well as to enable radio enthusiasts to actively participate in public assistance and other related services, especially during calamities and emergencies.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall continually seek improvement and develop himself towards upgrading his radio, communication and technical skills / knowledge for effective delivery of services.

(4) A Kabalikat Civicom shall work and cooperate as team, and shall safeguard his fellow kabalikat’s legitimate interest, reputation, and dignity.

(5) A Kabalikat Civicom should look up to the Kabalikat Civicom as an organization totally dedicated to a lifetime of service thru the use of communication facility, live the ideals of the Kabalikat service credo, foster camaraderie, and help transform society.

II. VALUES TO BE ADOPTED BY A KABALIKAT CIVICOM

(1) A Kabalikat Civicom is compassionate. He conducts his services with eagerness, sensitivity, prudence, and responsiveness.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom upholds his personal integrity above self-interest and financial gain. He is a role model of a respectable and wholesome lifestyle.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom is gentlemanly and just. He treats every person equally regardless of status in life and never uses the air for amusement at the expense of others.

(4) A Kabalikat Civicom is generous in spirit and in deed. He actively seeks opportunities to be of service, prepared to answer his call of duty during emergencies and calamities and volunteer his services, find opportunities to coordinate with other agencies for the furtherance of public service.

(5) A Kabalikat Civicom is proactive, nationalistic, and progressive. He exercises courage to protect the public interest and help enforce rules and regulations and standards as promulgated by the Kabalikat Civicom and duly constituted authority without fear and favor.

III. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EVERY MEMBER

A. To persons and communities.

(1) a Kabalikat Civicom shall render appropriate service with compassion, understanding, and equal treatment.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom shall provide timely, relevant, and accurate information to risks of life and health in the community and shall elicit people’s participation in such situation, and in the continuing process of society’s transformation.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall make himself available anytime of the day in the community where his services are needed especially during emergencies, disasters, and calamities.

B. To Fellow Kabalikat

(1) A Kabalikat Civicom shall maintain harmonious relationship with every fellow Kabalikat and desire not to compete with each other.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom shall at all times be willing to share his expertise with his fellow Kabalikat.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall at all times be ready to respond and assist a fellow Kabalikat or his extensions in whatever form of distress.

C. To the Government

(1) A Kabalikat Civicom shall fulfill his civic duties as a law abiding citizen and cooperates with those in authority.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom shall assist the government in its developmental projects.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall coordinate with government agencies and other social welfare agencies in times of national calamities and emergencies.