Abstract:
Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must, at all times, be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency; act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives.
The President, the Vice - President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman may be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, briber y, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust. All other public officers and employees may be removed from office as provided by law, but not by impeachment.
Info
| Source Institution | National Economic and Development Authority |
| Source URL | http://www.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1987-CONSTITUTION-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-THE-PHILIPPINES-Article-XI-Accountability-of-Public-Officers.pdf |
| Page Count | 3 |
| Place of Publication | Manila |
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| Tags | Constitutions, Public Officers, Sections |