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Philippines Flag Law

February 3, 2010 by Sagar

Based on RA8491, the Department of Education has issued certain guiding principle on the usage and display of the Philippine flag. The guidelines include various aspects including hosting the flag, singing of the national anthem and the proscribed acts on its use.

As per Section 12 of the Philippine flag law, when the Philippine flag is flown with any other nation flag, both the flags must be flown on are national flags, must be flown on different batons of the same size and height. The same section also dictates that in such cases the Philippine flag must be hoisted first and lowered last.

While hoisting the flag on any platform, whether it is school, college or office, the flag must always be placed on the left hand side of the entrance. Also, it needs to be ensured that in the hanging position the blue field should be to the right.

There are certain prohibitions in the use Philippine flag. Some of the most significant prohibitions are as follows.

  • The flag should not be lowered to salute or accolade any person or object.
  • The flag should not be used as a household linen, example table cloth, drapery, covering for various objects and other interior embellishments.
  • The flag should not be worn as a uniform or costume.
  • The Philippine flag should not be displayed under any picture or painting, below any platform facing up horizontally, or in cockpits, night clubs, pubs, discotheques, casinos, or any other places of vice or places where frivolity prevails”
  • There should not be any sought of untidiness in the form of drawing, design, imprint or any such marks on the flag.
  • The flag should not be printed on any articles of merchandise such as napkins, handkerchiefs, cushions.
  • The flag should not be displayed as a part of any advertisement.
  • The flag should not be displayed in front of offices or buildings that are occupied by non Filipino citizens”.

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