Article 9 of the Old Code of Ethics for Filipino Teachers

The Teachers and Parents

Section 1. Every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with parents, and shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect.

Section 2. Every teacher shall inform parents, through proper authorities, of the progress and deficiencies of learner under him, exercising utmost candor and tact in pointing out the learner's deficiencies and in seeking parent's cooperation for the proper guidance and improvement of the learners.

Section 3. A teacher shall hear parent's complaints with sympathy and understanding, and shall discourage unfair criticism.