Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (PDF)

Happy learning class!!! GOOD CITIZENSHIP TRAINING LESSON 1: FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (R.A. 8491, s. 1998)  Republic Act No. 8491 (February 12, 1998) This Act shall be known as the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines."  Republic Act No....

Happy learning class!!! GOOD CITIZENSHIP TRAINING LESSON 1: FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (R.A. 8491, s. 1998)  Republic Act No. 8491 (February 12, 1998) This Act shall be known as the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines."  Republic Act No. 8491 (February 12, 1998) AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES  A. Design of the National Flag Section. 4.The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the people.  B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag The flag shall be displayed in all Section 5. public buildings, official residences, public plazas, and institutions of learning every day throughout the year.  B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag Section 6. The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in front of the following: Malacañang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines building; Supreme Court building; the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila;  B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag Section 6. The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in front of the following: Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite;  Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan;  the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Libingan ng mga Bayani; Musoleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion; ***all International Ports of Entry and all other places as may be designated by the Institute.  B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag Section 7. The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in the open on flag-staffs in front of said buildings every April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan); May 1 (Labor Day); May 28 (National Flag Day) to June 12 (Independence Day);  B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag Section 7. The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in the open on flag-staffs in front of said buildings every last Sunday of August (National Heroes Day); November 30 (Bonifacio Day); and December 30 (Rizal Day); and on such other days as may be declared by the President and/or local chief executives.  F. Pledge to the Flag The following shall be the Pledge of Section 25. Allegiance to the Philippine flag:  F. Pledge to the Flag Ako ay Pilipino Na pinakikilos ng Buong katapatang nanunumpa sambayanang Sa watawat ng Pilipinas Maka-Diyos At sa bansang kanyang Maka-tao sinasagisag Makakalikasan at Na may dangal, katarungan at Makabansa. kalayaan  F. Pledge to the Flag Such pledge shall be recited while standing with the right hand with palm open raised shoulder high. Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making such pledge must nonetheless show full respect when the pledge is being rendered by standing at attention  H. Specifications of the National Flag Section 27.The flag shall have the following proportions. The width of the flag, 1;  the length of the flag, 2;  and the sides of the white triangle, 1. H. Specifications of the National Flag Section 28. The technical specifications shall be as follows: The blue color shall bear Cable No. 80173 the white color, Cable No. 80001  the red color, Cable No. 80108 the golden yellow, Cable No. 80068  White Color – Triangle (with 3 equal sides for equality, fraternity and purity of hearts) Golden – Sun with 8 rays and 3 stars How to properly display the Philippine Flag If the flag is displayed on a flagpole it shall have the blue field on top in times of peace and the red field on top in times of war. How to properly display the Philippine Flag If the flag is hanging vertically, the sun and stars should be on top while the blue field should be on the left in times of peace and on the right in times of war (in times of peace, RED IS ON RIGHT SIDE) How to properly display the Philippine Flag Covering a casket with the Philippine Flag The national flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead as recognized by the state When positioning the flag, the white triangle must be at the head of the casket. Covering a casket with the Philippine Flag While the blue field must cover the right side. To prevent the flag from falling off, a black band may be wrapped along the side of the casket Covering a casket with the Philippine Flag Before lowering the casket, the flag must be folded and handed to the heirs of the deceased. The national flag must not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground  I. Prohibited Acts Section 34. It shall be prohibited: a) To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on or cast contempt or commit any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag or over its surface; b) To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute; c) To use the flag: I. Prohibited Acts 1) As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth; 2) As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other objects; 3) As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles; 4) As a staff or whip; 5) For unveiling monuments or statues; and 6) As trademarks, or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.  I. Prohibited Acts d) To display the flag: 1) Under any painting or picture; 2) Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely; 3) Below any platform; or 4) In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.  I. Prohibited Acts e) To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform; f) To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or imprint of any nature on the flag;  I. Prohibited Acts g) To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise; h) To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international organizations;  I. Prohibited Acts i) To use, display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and j) To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.  CHAPTER II THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Section 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang. Section 36. The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of the National Anthem:  CHAPTER II THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Bayang magiliw, Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y Perlas ng Silanganan Tagumpay na nagniningning, Alab ng puso, Ang bituin at araw niya, Sa Dibdib mo'y buhay. Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim, Lupang Hinirang, Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati't Duyan ka ng magiting, pagsinta, Sa manlulupig, Buhay ay langit sa piling mo, Di ka pasisiil. Aming ligaya na pag may mang- Sa dagat at bundok, aapi, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw, Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo. May dilag ang tula, At awit sa paglayang minamahal.  CHAPTER III THE NATIONAL MOTTO Section 40. The National Motto shall be "MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA." Thank you and GOD bless everyone!!!