Revised Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines PDF

Revised Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines m RA 8491, s.1998)  What are the three main colors of the Philippine flag? What do the colors of the flag represent?  symbol for peace, truth, and symbol for equality and fraternity...

Revised Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines m RA 8491, s.1998)  What are the three main colors of the Philippine flag? What do the colors of the flag represent?  symbol for peace, truth, and symbol for equality and fraternity justice. patriotism and valour. What do THREE STARS represent? LUZON VISAYAS mINDANAO The sun has __ rays around it. Each ray represents one of the first eight provinces that started the 1896 Philippine revolution against Spanish colony. These provinces are Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna and Batangas. The blue colour of the Philippine flag is the The red is the symbol for patriotism and valour. The white triangle is the symbol for equality and fraternity. It is also symbolize the Katipunan, the secret Filipino society who stands against the Spanish rule  Revised Flag and Heraldic Code of the Discover what are the parts Philippines and meaning of the Philippine Flag. Main Points Revised Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines under HB 5224, s. 2017  House Bill 5224 In a statement released June 26, 2017, the House of Representatives said HB 5224 "updates, among others, the rules on the rendition of the national anthem, expressly repealing Republic Act No. 8491 or the 'Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.'"  History Republic Act No. 8491 otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines states that reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded the flag, the anthem, and other national symbols which embody the national ideals and which express the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity. https://www.pexels.com/@mikebirdy THE NATIONAL FLAG OF THE PHILIPPINES HISTORY On May 28, 1898, the Philippine flag was first unfurled after the Philippine Revolutionary Army defeated Spanish forces in the Battle at Alapan, Imus, Cavite. The national flag was yet to be formally announced on the day of that battle. It was formally presented to the people on From 1919, when the Philippine flag was once more legalized, until 1940, Flag Day was observed in October, the date the Philippine Legislature had restored the flag. From 1941 to 1964, Flag Day was commemorated on the date the national flag was unfurled in Kawit: June 12 https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-philippine-flag/ http://malacanang.gov.ph/3846-origin-of-the-symbols-of-our-national-flag/ THE NATIONAL FLAG OF THE PHILIPPINES SYMBOLS Aside from the Masonic influence on the Katipunan, the design of the Philippine flag has roots in the flag family to which it belongs —that of the last group of colonies that sought independence from the Spanish Empire at the close of the 19th century, a group to which the Philippines belongs. The Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office traces the origins of the Philippine flag’s design elements, which have been in use since General Emilio Aguinaldo first conceived them—the stars and stripes; the red, white, and blue; the masonic triangle; and the sun— and have endured since https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-philippine-flag/ http://malacanang.gov.ph/3846-origin-of-the-symbols-of-our-national-flag/ SYMBOLS THE NATIONAL FLAG OF THE PHILIPPINES DESIGN Republic Act No. 8491 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. / SECTION 5-8. Permanent display of the national flag at two more landmarks: Marcela Agoncillo Historical Landmark in Batangas and Pinaglabanan Historical Landmark in San Juan  SECTION 7. The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in the open 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); last Sunday of August (National Heroes Day); November 30 (Bonifacio Day); December 30 (Rizal Day); and on such other days as may be declared by the President and/or local chief executives. SECTION 10. SECTION 11. SECTION 11-12. When the Philippine flag is flown with another flag, the flags, if both are national flags, must be flown on separate staffs of the same height and shall be of equal size. SECTION 13. When displayed with another flag, the Philippine flag shall be on the right of the other flag. If there is a line of other flags, the Philippine flag shall be in the middle of the line When carried in parade with flags, which are not national flags, the Philippine flag shall be in front of the center of the line  SECTION 14. A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear. Division of Naga City SECTION 15. The flag shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset. It shall be on the mast at the start of official ‘office hours, shall remain flying throughout the day.  SECTION 16. a. Inside or outside-a building or on a stationary flagpole. If the flag is displayed indoors on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the left of the observer as one enters the room. SECTION 16. b. From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent place or a commanding position in relation to the surrounding buildings. c. From a staff projecting upward from the windowsill, canopy, balcony, or facade of a building. d. In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to pole erected away from the building.  SECTION 16. e. Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top; and  SECTION 16. f. Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue field pointing east, if the road is heading south or north, or pointing north if the road is heading east or west.  SECTION 16. g. Hanging vertically at the sides or middle of the one-way traffic road, the blue field should be at the left of the observer. SECTION 17. The flag shall be hoisted to the top briskly and lowered ceremoniously. The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, flood, water, or other objects. After being lowered, the flag shall be handled and folded solemnly as part of the ceremony.  Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony SECTION 18. All government offices and educational institutions shall henceforth observe the flag-raising ceremony every Monday morning and the flag lowering ceremony every Friday afternoon. The ceremony shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the Philippine National Anthem. SECTION 19. The office of the President upon the recommendation of the Institute shall issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony. SECTION 20. The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original Filipino lyrics and march tempo.  Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony SECTION 21. During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand in formation racing the flag. At the moment the first note of the anthem is heard, everyone in the premises shall come to attention; moving vehicles shall stop. All persons present shall :.ace their right palms over their chests, those with hats shall uncover, while those in military, scouting, security guard, and citizens military training uniforms shall give :.-.£ salute prescribed by their regulations, which salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem. The assembly shall sing the Philippine national anthem, accompanied by a band, r available, and at the first note, the flag shall be raised briskly. The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing in review or in parade. SECTION 22. During the flag lowering, the flag shall be lowered solemnly and slowly so that the flag shall be down the mast at the sound of the last note of the anthem. Those in the assembly shall observe the same deportment or shall observe the same behavior as for the flag-raising ceremony.  Half-Mast SECTION 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all buildings and places where it is displayed, as provided for in this Act, on the day of official announcement of the death of any of the following officials: Casket SECTION 24. The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and of civilians who have rendered distinguished service to the nation, as maybe determined by the local government unit concerned. In such cases, the flag shall be placed such that the white triangle shall be at the head and the blue portion shall cover the right side of the caskets. The flag shall not be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground but shall be folded solemnly and handed over to the heirs of the deceased. Pledge to the Flag SECTION 25. SECTION 25. Such pledge shall be recited while standing with the right-hand 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.  Specifications of the National Flag and Flag Days SECTION 26. The period from May 28 to June 12 of each year is declared as Flag Days, during which period all offices, agencies and instrumentalities of government, business establishments, institutions of learning and private homes are enjoined to display the 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. 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; and the golden yellow, Cable No. 80068.  Specifications of the National Flag and Flag Days SECTION 29. In order to establish uniform criteria in the making of our national flag and to guarantee its durability by the use of quality materials, the following standards and procedures shall be observed: All requisitions for the purchase of the Philippine National Flag must be based on strict compliance with the design, color, craftmanship and material requirements of the Government. All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers offered for purchase for government use shall be evaluated as to design, color and craftmanship specifications by the Institute, through its Heraldry and Display Section, which shall stamp its approval or disapproval on the canvass reinforcement of the flag sample submitted. The samples shall be sent to the Institute by the requisitioning office, not by the flag supplier; and  Specifications of the National Flag and Flag Days SECTION 29. The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) or the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shall evaluate the quality of material of all flag samples and certify whether the fabric for the blue, white, red and golden yellow colors, including the canvass submitted, conforms to government requirement as to quality of the material. The samples shall be submitted by the said office to the Institute. SECTION 30. All deliveries of the flags requisitioned by the government shall be inspected by the requisitioning agency’s internal inspector and by the Commission on Audit (COA) using the flag stamped approved by the Institute as reference.  Specifications of the National Flag and Flag Days SECTION 31. In carrying out its responsibilities under Section 4 hereof, the Institute, COA, the ITDI/PTRI shall prepare guidelines to be approved by the Office of the President. SECTION 32. All government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure that the requirements under this Act with respect to the standards, requisitions and delivery of the national flag are strictly complied with. SECTION 33. All departments, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities of the government, government-owned or controlled corporations, local government units, including barangays, shall include in their annual budgets the necessary outlay for the purchase of the national flag. Prohibited Acts SECTION 34.  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.  The National Anthem SECTION 37. The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe. SECTION 38. When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor.  The National Anthem SECTION 38. The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes except on the following occasions: a. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative. b. Local competitions. c. During “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations. d. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater performances; and e. Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.  The National Anthem SECTION 39. All officials and employees of the national and local governments, and any agencies or instrumentalities thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned entities of offices displaying the national flag and government institutions of learning are hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed for the rendition of the anthem. Failure to observe the rules shall be a ground for administrative discipline.  Penalty.  The National Motto SECTION 40  Links https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-philippine-flag/ https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1998/02/12/republic-act-no-8491/ https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-philippine-flag/ http://malacanang.gov.ph/3846-origin-of-the-symbols-of-our-national-flag https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/06/27/house-bill-5224-lupang- hinirang.html  ORAL RECITATION CIVIL WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE 1