Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability - OESPA, AFP

This is the official page of the Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability Armed Forces of the Philippines.

HISTORY OF OESPA, AFP

On 10 January 1962, the first military anti-graft body of the AFP was created. It was named AFP SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP (AFPSOG) and it was under the direct control of the Chief of Staff, AFP. In 1974, the Administrative and Operational control of OESPA, AFP was transferred to the AFP Inspector General. On 01 August 1981, AFPSOG was renamed as ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTIC

ES AGENCY (AGCPA). Its technical and administrative supervision was placed under the control of the AFP Inspector General until its dissolution on 01 January 1990. On 13 May 1986, after the EDSA revolt, the Presidential Commission on Good Government or PCGG created the AFP ANTI-GRAFT BOARD (AAGB). Its purpose was to investigate cases of unexplained wealth and misuse of government funds and resources during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos. During martial law era, under the administration of then President Marcos, the AFP allegedly became an unwitting tool of his dictatorship. Because of this, the men and women in uniform were no longer perceived as defenders and protectors of the people considering that the general public were of the impression that they were under the influence of then President Marcos and his political allies. On 25 February 1986, the EDSA revolution culminated which was participated by support from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and massive assistance exhibited by the people power revolution. This caused the overthrow of the government of then President Marcos. Thereafter, the AFP resolved to reform itself and institute changes that would cleanse the image of the AFP. Notwithstanding the intent of AFP to remain neutral and to professionalize its ranks, this was followed by series of coup d' etats and mutinies. These unlawful acts of violence and lawlessness became a challenge to the government of former President Cory Aquino which prompted her government to formulate a body of rules that would govern the proper ethics and behavior of personnel in the Armed Forces. Because of this, the Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability (OESPA) came into being. The OESPA, AFP was organized by virtue of Staff Memo No.3 dated 01 May 1990. This Staff Memo was rescinded on 03 December 1991 by Staff Memo No. 9 which emphasized that the VCSAFP shall concurrently be the Chief, OESPA, AFP who shall exercise technical supervision over the major services OESPA.

12/11/2025

Transparency,
Efficiency,
Service

Our promise to serve the citizens better,

Together, let’s uphold integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards in public service.

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18/10/2024

OESPA, AFP is hiring!

We're currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill the following positions of:
-Administrative Officer I (Records Officer I)
-Administrative Assistant II (Clerk IV)
-Administrative Aide VI (Clerk III)
-Administrative Aide III (Clerk I)

To apply, send us an email at [email protected]

Deadline of Application: October 28, 2024

05/12/2023

"Ang VAWC ay Hindi pribadong bagay. Ito ay KRIMEN kung saan lahat tayo ay may pakialam."

Nakikiisa ang Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability sa 18-Day Campaign to End VAW na may temang " UNITEd for a VAW-free Philippines" na isasagawa mula 25 November hanggang 12 December 2023.
Kayang-kaya kapag sama-sama!!

09/10/2023

OESPA, AFP is hiring!

We're currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill the following positions:

•Administrative Officer II (Human Resource Management Officer I)
•Administrative Assistant I (Computer Operator I)
•Administrative Aide III (Clerk I)

To apply, send us an email at [email protected]

Deadline of Application: October 14, 2023

09/05/2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Training conducted last 26 April 2023

15/03/2023

Cascading of Harmonized Client Satisfaction Measurement last 10 March 2023 with Ms Kristine Joy T. Fajardo from ARTA Office via zoom

16/01/2023

OESPA,AFP Office Briefing for the New Chief, ESPA, AFP on 04 January 2023

MGEN ARTHUR M CORDURA O-10243 PAF is the new Chief, ESPA, AFP and also the Vice Chief of Staff, AFP. Furthermore, he also served as PAF Vice Commander of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), Chief of Air Staff, PAF; Commander, Air Force Reserve Command; Wing Commander, 520th Air Base Wing; Deputy Commander, Tactical Operations Command; and Chief, Air Force Strategy Management Office. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class 1990 and entered the military service as a commissioned officer of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).