


Hoisting and Display of the National Flag 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.ī. “Institute” shall mean the National Historical Institute. “Places of Frivolty” shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation and “Official Residences” shall mean Malacañang, and other government-owned structures where the President resides, and other structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate or Embassies abroad “National Anthem” shall mean the Philippine National Anthem’ “Inclement Weather” shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality “Hoist” shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which the halyard is attached “Half-Mast” shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff “Symbol” shall mean any conventional sign which reveals man’s achievement and heroism (for orders and decorations), identification, authority and a sign of dignity (for coat-of-arms, logo and insignia) į. “Fly” shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length Į. “Flag” shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise ĭ. “Festoon” shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration Ĭ. “Military” shall mean all branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines including the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Bureau of Fire Protection ī. Definition of Terms - Whenever used in this Act, the term:Ī. The heraldic items and devices shall seek to manifest the national virtues and to inculcate in the minds and hearts of our people a just pride in their native land, fitting respect and affection for the national flag and anthem, and the proper use of the national motto, coat-of-arms and other heraldic items and devices. Declaration of Policy – Reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded the flag, the anthem and other national symbols which embody the national ideals and traditions and which express the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity.
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Short Title - This act shall be known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.” Be it enacted by the Senate and Home of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
