EDUKASYON SA PAGPAPAKATAO 7

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Republic Act 8491: FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
I. Layunin
Pagkatapos ng aralin ang mga mag-aaral ay inaasahang:
1. maipaliwanag ang iba’t ibang seksyon ng Republic Act 8491: FLAG AND HERALDIC
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
2. malinang ang positibong pananaw sa kahalagahan ng pagsunod at paggalang sa mga
simbolo ng bansa.

II. Paglinang ng Bagong Kaalaman

1. Ilarawan ang Watawat ng Pilipinas, ano ba ang mga kulay at mga hugis na makikita mo
dito?

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2. Iguhit ang Watawat ng Pilipinas at iyong kulayan ng tamang mga kulay. Bawal
tumingin sa ano mang larawan ng Watawat, sarili mong pagkakaalam.

Naipakita mo ang larawan ng ating Watawat. Talaga namang kabisado moo na

ang paglalarawan dito. Ngayong araw hindi lamang basta bastang simbolo ang
iyong inilarawan. Napakahalaga niyan sa bansang Pilipinas, at ngayong araw ay
ipapaliwanag ko sainyo ang batas na may patungkol sa ating watawat at hindi lang
sa watawat kundi pati na din sa ating Pambansang Awit, Motto, Coat-of Arms ng
Pilipinas. Kaya’t simulant na natin.
 III. Pagtamo ng Bagong Kaalaman

Republic of the Philippines

Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila

Tenth Congress

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

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled::

Section 1. Short title. – This Act shall be known as the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the
Philippines."

Section 2. 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. 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.

Section 3. Definition of terms. – Whenever used in this Act, the term:

a) "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;

b) "Festoon" shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration;

c) "Flag" shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise

d) "Fly" shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length;

e) "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);

f) "Half-Mast" shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and
bottom of the staff;

g) "Hoist" shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which the
halyard is attached;

h) "Inclement Weather" shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality;

i) "National Anthem" shall mean the Philippine National Anthem;

j) "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;

k) "Places of Frivolity" shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous

merriment or recreation; and

l) "Institute" shall mean the National Historical Institute.

 CHAPTER I
THE NATIONAL FLAG

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.

✔ Katulad ng iyong inilarawan iyang ang itsura

ng ating WATAWAT. Ito ay may dalawang
magkasingsukat na bahagi na bughaw at pula, at
may puting pantay na tatsulok sa unahan. Sa gitna
ng tatsulok ay isang gintong-dilaw na araw na may
walong pangunahing sinag, na kumakatawan sa
unang walong mga lalawigan ng Pilipinas na
nagpasimula ng himagsikan noong 1896 laban
sa Espanya; at sa bawat taluktok ng tatsulok ay may
gintong bituin, na ang bawat isa ay kumakatawan sa tatlong pangunahing rehiyon - ang
Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao; ang gitnang bituin naman ay orihinal na tumutukoy
sa Panay.

B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag

Section 5. The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences, public plazas,
and institutions of learning every day throughout the year.

✔ Kailangang may nakadisplay o may nakalagay na flag sa lahat ng pampublikong gusali,

mga plaza, mga paaralan.

Section 6. The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in front of
the following: at Malacañang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines building; Supreme Court
building; the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila; 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.

✔ Ang flag ay dapat nakaraise o nakataas umaga at gabi buong taon sa mga sumusunod
na lugar: sa Malacañang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines building; Supreme
Court building; the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila; 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.

The flag shall be properly illuminated at night.

✔ Ang flag ay dapat hindi nadidiliman sa gabi kailangan ito ay naiilawan.

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); 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.

The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in private buildings or offices or raised in the
open on flag-staffs in front of private buildings: Provided, That they observe flag-raising
ceremonies in accordance with the rules and regulations to be issued by the Office of the
President.
 ✔ Ang flag ay dapat nakadisplay o nakataas sa mga pribadong gusali o sa harap ng gusali
tuwing: 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);

and on such other days as may be declared by the President and/or local chief
executives.

Section 8. All government agencies and instrumentalities, and local government offices,
government-owned corporations and local government units are enjoined to observe flag day
with appropriate ceremonies. Socio-civic groups, non-government organizations and the private
sector are exhorted to cooperate in making the celebrations a success.

✔ Ang lahat ng mga ahensya ng gobyerno at mga tanggapan ng lokal na pamahalaan,

mga korporasyon na pagmamay-ari ng gobyerno at mga yunit ng pamahalaang lokal ay
inatasan na magmasid sa araw ng watawat gamit ang mga naaangkop na seremonya.
Pinayuhan ang mga Socio-civic group, mga non-government na organisasyon at ang
pribadong sektor na makipagtulungan sa tagumpay ng mga pagdiriwang.

Section 9. The flag shall be flown on merchant ships of Philippine registry of more than one
thousand (1000) gross tons and on all naval vessels.

On board naval vessels, the flag shall be displayed on the flag-staff at the stern when the ship is
at anchor. The flag shall be hoisted to the gaff at the aftermast when the ship is at sea.

✔ Ang watawat ay inilalagay sa mga merchant ship ng rehistro ng Pilipinas na higit sa

isang libo (1000) gross tons at sa lahat ng mga sasakyang pandagat.
✔ Sa mga sasakyang pandagat, dapat ipakita ang watawat sa mga tauhan ng bandila sa
hulihan kapag ang barko ay nasa angkla. Ang watawat ay itataas sa gaff pagkatapos ng
barko kung ang barko ay nasa dagat.

Section 10. The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of peace
and the red field on top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right
(left of the observer) in time of peace, and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in time
of war.

The flagpole staff must be straight and slightly tapering at the top.

✔ Ang watawat, kung ilalagay mula

sa isang flagpole, ay ang asul ang nasa
itaas sa oras ng kapayapaan at ang pula
naman sa tuktok sa oras ng giyera; kung
sa isang nakabitin na posisyon, ang asul
na patlang ay dapat na sa kanan (kaliwa
ng nagmamasid) sa oras ng kapayapaan,
at ang pulang patlang sa kanan (kaliwa
ng nagmamasid) sa oras ng giyera.

Section 11. If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at a prominent place and shall be of
such height as would give the flag commanding position in relation to the buildings in the vicinity.

If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof or anchored on a sill projecting at
an angle upward.
If on a stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be at the left (facing the stage) or
the left of the office upon entering.

✔ Kung nakatanim sa lupa, ang flagpole ay dapat nasa isang kilalang lugar at dapat na
may taas na tulad ng magbibigay sa posisyon ng namumuno sa watawat kaugnay sa
mga gusali sa paligid.
✔ Kung naka-attach sa isang gusali, ang flagpole ay dapat na nasa ibabaw ng bubong nito
o naka-angkla sa isang sill na lumalabas sa isang anggulo pataas.
✔ Kung sa isang entablado o plataporma o tanggapan ng gobyerno, ang watawat ay nasa
kaliwa (nakaharap sa entablado) o kaliwa ng tanggapan sa pagpasok.

Section 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. The
Philippine flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last.

If the other flag is not a national flag, it may be flown in the same lineyard as the Philippine flag
but below the latter and it cannot be of greater size than the Philippine flag.

✔ Kapag ang watawat ng Pilipinas ay pinapalabas na may ibang watawat, ang mga
watawat, kung kapwa pambansang watawat, ay dapat na ipalabas sa magkakahiwalay
na mga tauhan ng parehong taas at dapat na pantay ang laki. Ang watawat ng Pilipinas
ay itatayo muna at ibababa ang huli.
✔ Kung ang ibang watawat ay hindi pambansang watawat, maaari itong ipalabas sa
parehong linya sa watawat ng Pilipinas ngunit sa ibaba ng huli at hindi ito maaaring may
higit na sukat kaysa sa watawat ng Pilipinas.

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 a parade with flags which are not national flags, the Philippine flag shall be in
front of the center of the line.

✔ Kapag ipinakita kasama ang

isa pang watawat, ang watawat ng
Pilipinas ay nasa kanan ng ibang
watawat. Kung mayroong isang linya
ng iba pang mga watawat, ang
watawat ng Pilipinas ay dapat na
nasa gitna ng linya.
✔ Kapag dinala sa isang
parada na may mga watawat na
hindi pambansang watawat, ang
watawat ng Pilipinas ay dapat na
nasa harap ng gitna ng linya.

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.

✔ Ang isang
watawat na naubos sa
pamamagitan ng
pagkasira, ay hindi
itatapon. Ito ay solem na
susunugin upang
maiwasan ang maling
paggamit o
kalapastanganan. Ang
watawat ay papalitan
kaagad kapag nagsimula
itong magpakita ng mga
palatandaan ng
pagkasira.
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.

✔ Itataas ang watawat sa pagsikat ng araw at

ibababa sa paglubog ng araw. Ito ay nasa palo sa
simula ng opisyal na oras ng tanggapan, ay
mananatiling lumilipad sa buong araw.

Section 16. The flag may be displayed:

a) Inside or outside a building or on stationary flagpoles. If the flag is displayed indoors

on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the left of the observer as one enters the room;

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 window sill, 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;

e) Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top; and

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.

The flag shall not be raised when the weather is inclement. If already raised, the flag shall not
be lowered.

✔ Maaaring ialagay ang watawat:

a) Sa loob o labas ng isang

gusali o sa nakatigil na mga
flagpoles. Kung ang watawat
ay ipinakita sa loob ng bahay
sa isang flagpole, ilalagay ito
sa kaliwa ng tagamasid sa
pagpasok ng isa sa silid;
b) Mula sa tuktok ng isang
flagpole, na dapat nasa isang
kilalang lugar o isang posisyon
na namumuno kaugnay sa mga
nakapaligid na gusali;
c) Mula sa isang tauhan na
nagpapalabas ng paitaas mula
sa window sill, canopy,
balkonahe o harapan ng isang
gusali;
d) Sa isang nasuspindeng
posisyon mula sa isang lubid
na umaabot mula sa isang
gusali hanggang sa poste na
itinayo ang layo mula sa
gusali;

e) Flat laban sa pader nang patayo na may araw at mga bituin sa itaas; at
 f) Nakabitin sa isang
patayong posisyon sa kabila
ng isang kalye, na may asul
na patlang na nakaturo sa
silangan, kung ang kalsada
ay patungo sa timog o hilaga,
o tumuturo sa hilaga kung
ang daan ay patungo sa
silangan o kanluran.

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.

✔ Ang watawat ay itatayo sa tuktok na matulin at ibinaba nang mabagal.

✔ Hindi dapat hawakan ng watawat ang anumang nasa ilalim nito, tulad ng lupa, baha,
tubig o iba pang mga bagay.
✔ Matapos ibababa, ang watawat ay hahawakan at ititiklop nang solemne bilang bahagi ng
seremonya.

C. 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.

✔ Ang lahat ng tanggapan ng gobyerno at mga institusyong pang-edukasyon ay dapat na

sundin ang seremonya ng pagtaas ng watawat tuwing Lunes ng umaga at seremonya sa
pagbaba ng watawat tuwing Biyernes ng hapon. Ang seremonya ay magiging simple at
marangal at isasama ang pagtugtog o pag-awit ng Pambansang Anthem ng Pilipinas.

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.

✔ Ang Opisina ng Pangulo ayon sa rekomendasyon ng Institute ay dapat maglabas ng

mga patakaran at regulasyon para sa wastong pagsasagawa ng seremonya ng watawat.

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.

✔ Ang pagtalima ng seremonya ng watawat sa mga opisyal o pagtitipong sibiko ay

magiging simple at marangal at dapat isama ang pagtugtog o pag-awit ng awit sa
kanyang orihinal na Filipino lyrics at martsa tempo.

Section 21. During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand in formation facing 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 place 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 the 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, if 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.

✔ Sa panahon ng seremonya ng pagtataas ng bandila, ang pagpupulong ay tatayo sa

pagbuo na nakaharap sa watawat. Sa sandaling marinig ang unang tala ng awit, lahat
ng nasa lugar ay mapansin; ang mga gumagalaw na sasakyan ay dapat tumigil. Lahat
ng mga taong naroroon ay maglalagay ng kanilang mga kanang palad sa kanilang mga
dibdib, yaong may mga sumbrero ay mahubaran; habang ang mga nasa military,
scouting, security guard, at mamamayan na uniporme ng pagsasanay sa militar ay dapat
magbigay ng pagsaludo na inireseta ng kanilang mga regulasyon aling pagsaludo ang
dapat makumpleto sa huling tala ng awit.
✔ Ang asamblea ay aawitin ang pambansang awit ng Pilipinas, sinamahan ng isang
banda, kung magagamit, at sa unang tala, ang watawat ay itataas nang mabilis.
✔ Ang parehong pamamaraan ay dapat sundin kapag ang watawat ay dumadaan sa
pagsusuri o sa parada.

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.

✔ Sa panahon ng pagbaba ng watawat, ang watawat ay dapat ibaba solemne at

dahan-dahan upang ang watawat ay dapat na pababa sa palo sa tunog ng huling tala ng
awit. Ang mga nasa pagpupulong ay dapat na obserbahan ang parehong pagpapatapon
o dapat sundin ang parehong pag-uugali tulad ng para sa seremonya ng pagtaas ng
watawat.

D. Half-Mast

Section 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all the 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:

a) The President or a former President, for ten (10) days;

b) The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, for seven (7) days; and

c) Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for any period less than seven (7)
days.

The flag shall be flown at half-mast on all the buildings and places where the decedent was
holding office, on the day of death until the day of interment of an incumbent member of the
Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the House of Representatives, and such other
persons as may be determined by the Institute.

The flag when flown at half-mast shall be first hoisted to the peak for a moment then lowered to
the half-mast position. The flag shall again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
 ✔ Ang watawat ay nasa gitna ng pole bilang tanda ng pagluluksa sa lahat ng mga gusali at
lugar kung saan ito ipinakita, tulad ng itinadhana sa Batas na ito, sa araw ng opisyal na
anunsyo ng pagkamatay ng alinman sa mga sumusunod na opisyal:
a) Ang Pangulo o isang dating Pangulo, sa loob ng sampung (10) araw;
b) Ang Bise-Presidente, ang Punong Mahistrado, ang Pangulo ng Senado at ang
Tagapagsalita ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan, sa loob ng pitong (7) araw; at
c) Ang ibang mga tao ay matutukoy ng Institute, para sa anumang panahon na mas
mababa sa pitong (7) araw.
Ang watawat ay nasa gitna ng pole sa lahat ng mga gusali at lugar kung saan ang may
tanggapan ay nagtataglay ng katungkulan, sa araw ng kamatayan hanggang sa araw ng
pamamagitan ng isang nanunungkulang miyembro ng Korte Suprema, ang Gabinete,
ang Senado o ang Kapulungan ng Mga Kinatawan, at iba pang mga tao na maaaring
ipasiya ng Institute.
Ang watawat kapag nasa gitna ng pole ay unang ibubuhat sa rurok ng isang sandali
pagkatapos ay ibababa sa posisyon sa gitna ng pole. Ang watawat ay muling itataas sa
rurok bago ito ay ibinaba para sa araw.

E. 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 may be 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.

✔ Ang watawat ay maaaring magamit upang masakop ang mga kabaong ng pinarangalan
na patay ng militar, mga beterano ng mga nakaraang digmaan, pambansang artista, at
ng mga sibilyan na nagbigay ng kilalang serbisyo sa bansa, na maaaring ipasiya ng
kinauukulang yunit ng gobyerno. Sa mga ganitong kaso, ilalagay ang watawat na ang
puting tatsulok ay dapat na nasa ulo at ang asul na bahagi ay dapat takpan ang kanang
bahagi ng mga kabaong. Ang watawat ay hindi maibababa sa libingan o pinapayagan na
hawakan ang lupa, ngunit dapat nakatiklop nang solemn at ipinasa sa mga
tagapagmana ng namatay.

F. Pledge to the Flag

Section 25. The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine flag:
 Ako ay Pilipino 
Buong katapatang nanunumpa 
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas 
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag 
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan 
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang 
Maka-Diyos 
Maka-tao 
Makakalikasan at 
Makabansa.

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.

G. 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.

✔ Ang panahon mula Mayo 28 hanggang Hunyo 12 ng bawat taon ay idineklara bilang
Mga Araw ng Bandila, na sa loob ng panahong iyon lahat ng mga tanggapan, ahensya
at instrumento ng gobyerno, mga establisimiyento sa negosyo, mga institusyon ng
pag-aaral at mga pribadong bahay ay inatasan na ipakita ang watawat.

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.

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.

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:

a) All requisitions for the purchase of the Philippine National Flag must be based on strict
compliance with the design, color, craftsmanship and material requirements of the
Government;

b) All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers offered for purchase for
government use shall be evaluated as to design, color and craftsmanship specifications
by the Institute, through its Heraldry and Display Sec., 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

c) 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 canvas submitted, conforms to
government requirement as to quality of the material. The samples shall be sent annually
to the ITDI/PTRI by the manufacturer. The laboratory test results 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.
Section 31. In carrying out its responsibilities under Sec. 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.

I. Prohibited Acts

Basahin ang mga hindi dapat gawin sa Watawat.

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:

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.

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.

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;

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) 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:

Bayang magiliw, 
Perlas ng Silanganan 
Alab ng puso, 
Sa Dibdib mo'y buhay. 
Lupang Hinirang, 
Duyan ka ng magiting, 
Sa manlulupig, 
Di ka pasisiil. 
Sa dagat at bundok, 
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw, 
May dilag ang tula, 
At awit sa paglayang minamahal. 
Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y 
Tagumpay na nagniningning, 
Ang bituin at araw niya, 
Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim, 
Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati't pagsinta, 
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo, 
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi, 
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo.

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.

✔ Ang rendisyon ng Pambansang Anthem, kung pinatugtog o inaawit, ay alinsunod sa

pag-aayos ng musika at komposisyon ni 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.

As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is
one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note,
all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in
military, scouting, citizens military training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute
prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.

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 the "signing off" and "signing on" of radio broadcasting and television stations;

d) Before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater
performances; and

e) Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.

✔ Kapag ang Pambansang awit ay pinatugtog sa isang pampublikong pagtitipon, maging

sa pamamagitan ng isang banda o sa pamamagitan ng pagkanta o pareho, o muling
ginawa sa anumang paraan, ang dumadalo sa publiko ay dapat awitin ang awit. Ang
pag-awit ay dapat gawin nang may kasiglahan.
✔ Bilang isang tanda ng paggalang, lahat ng mga tao ay dapat tumayo at pansinin ang
watawat ng Pilipinas, kung mayroong ipinakita, at kung wala, haharapin nila ang banda
 o ang konduktor. Sa unang tala, ang lahat ng mga tao ay dapat magpatupad ng isang
pagsaludo sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay ng kanilang kanang mga palad sa kanilang
mga kaliwang dibdib. Ang mga nasa military, scouting, mamamayang pagsasanay sa
militar at uniporme ng security guard ay dapat magbigay ng saludo na inireseta ng
kanilang mga regulasyon. Ang pagsaludo ay makukumpleto sa huling tala ng awit.
✔ Ang tugtugin ay hindi dapat tugtugin at awitin para sa libangan, libangan o mga hangarin
sa libangan maliban sa mga sumusunod na okasyon:
a) Mga kumpetisyon sa internasyonal kung saan ang Pilipinas ay host o mayroong isang
kinatawan;
b) Mga lokal na kumpetisyon;
c) Sa panahon ng "pag-sign off" at "pag-sign on" ng mga radio broadcasting at television
station;
d) Bago ang una at huling pag-screen ng mga pelikula at bago ang pagbubukas ng mga
pagtatanghal sa teatro; at
e) Iba pang mga okasyon na maaaring payagan ng Institute.

Section 39. All officials and employees of the national and local government, and any agency or
instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned
entities or 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.

✔ Ang lahat ng mga opisyal at empleyado ng nasyonal at lokal na pamahalaan, at

anumang ahensya o gamit dito, kabilang ang pagmamay-ari o kontroladong mga
korporasyon, pribadong pag-aari ng mga entity o tanggapan na nagpapakita ng
pambansang watawat at mga institusyon ng pag-aaral ng pamahalaan ay inatasan na
sumunod sa mahigpit na patakaran inireseta para sa rendition ng awit. Ang kabiguang
sundin ang mga patakaran ay magiging batayan para sa disiplina sa administratibo.

CHAPTER III
THE NATIONAL MOTTO

Section 40. The National Motto shall be "MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT

MAKABANSA."

CHAPTER IV
THE NATIONAL COAT-OF-ARMS

Section 41. The National Coat-of-Arms shall have:

Paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules; a chief argent studded with three (3)
mullets equidistant from each other; and, in point of honor, ovoid argent over all the sun
rayonnant with eight minor and lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the
words "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS," inscribed thereon.

CHAPTER V
THE GREAT SEAL

Section 42. The Great Seal shall be circular in form, with the arms as described in the
preceding Sec., but without the scroll and the inscription thereon. Surrounding the whole shall
be a double marginal circle within which shall appear the words "Republika ng Pilipinas." For the
purpose of placing The Great Seal, the color of the arms shall not be deemed essential but
tincture representation must be used.

The Great Seal shall also bear the National Motto.

Section 43. The Great Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all commissions signed by the
President and upon such other official documents and papers of the Republic of the Philippines
as may be provided by law, or as may be required by custom and usage. The President shall
have custody of the Great Seal.

CHAPTER VI
OFFICIAL SEAL AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES

Section 44. Any government entity, including the military, may adopt appropriate coat-of-arms,
administrative seals, logo, insignia, badges, patches, and banners; and initiate awards,
citations, orders or decorations; as may be authorized by Congress or the Office of the
President.

Section 45. Such heraldic devices and items shall be filed with the Institute for recording and
evaluation as to precedence, design, customs and traditions. The Institute shall promulgate the
corresponding rules and regulations which shall be submitted for approval to the Office of the
President or to Congress.

Section 46. All government offices including the military are hereby ordered to purchase all
heraldic items and devices from manufacturers accredited and authorized by the Institute. Such
items and devices shall be subject to inspection by the purchasing agency's internal inspector
and the COA representative using the design and specifications approved by the Office of the
President or by the Congress, through the Institute.

Section 47. No government official or employee shall accept any order or decoration from any
foreign government without the consent of Congress, and without the prior evaluation and
documentation of such order or decoration by the Institute.

CHAPTER VII
PENALTIES

Section 48. Failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act; and any violation of the
corresponding rules and regulations issued by the Office of the President, shall after proper
notice and hearing, shall be penalized by public censure which shall be published at least once
in a newspaper of general circulation.

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the Commission on Higher Education,
upon the recommendation of the Institute and after proper notice and hearing, shall cause the
cancellation of the recognition or permit of any private educational institution which fails or
refuses to observe the provisions of this Act for the second time.
Section 49. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the Commission on
Higher Education shall ensure that the National Anthem, as adopted by law, shall be committed
to memory by all students of both public and private educational institutions, and performed
during the flag ceremony conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the
Office of the President. In addition, they shall make available the vocal, piano or band scores of
the National Anthem, as adopted by law, to all private and public schools, as well as the general
public.

Section 50. Any person or juridical entity which violates any of the provisions of this Act shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000) nor more
than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000), or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or
both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court: Provided, That for any second
and additional offenses, both fine and imprisonment shall always be imposed: Provided, further,
That in case the violation is committed by a juridical person, its President or Chief Executive
Officer thereof shall be liable.

✔ Ang sinumang tao o yuridad na nilalang na lumalabag sa alinman sa mga probisyon ng

Batas na ito ay, sa pagkakumbinsi, ay maparusahan ng multa na hindi mas mababa sa
Limang libong piso (P5,000) o higit pa sa Dalawampung libong piso (P20,000), o ng
pagkabilanggo ng hindi hihigit sa isang (1) taon, o kapwa tulad ng multa at
pagkabilanggo, sa paghuhusga ng korte: Ibinigay, Na para sa anumang segundo at
karagdagang mga pagkakasala, kapwa pagmultahin at pagkabilanggo ay palaging
ipapataw: Ibinigay, karagdagang, Na sa kaso ang paglabag ay nagawa

CHAPTER VIII
COMMON PROVISIONS

Section 51. The Institute shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days after effectivity. The Institute shall submit its rules
and regulations to the Office of the President and the Congress of the Philippines.

Section 52. The Institute shall also be responsible for the strict enforcement of the provisions of
this Act. It may call upon any government department, agency, office, or government
instrumentality, including government corporations, and local government units, for such
assistance as it may deem necessary for the effective discharge of its functions under this Act.

Section 53. Separability clause. – If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or

unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act not otherwise affected shall be valid and subsisting.

Section 54. Repealing clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with, the
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Section 55. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved: February 12, 1998

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34 inaresto sa Batangas dahil di tumayo nang

patugtugin ang pambansang awit sa sinehan
Kevin Dinglasan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 2018 08:17 PM | Updated as of Sep 06 2018 08:56 PM

LEMERY, Batangas (UPDATED) —Nasa 34 na tao ang inaresto ng pulisya matapos hindi tumayo at

magbigay-galang nang patugtugin ang pambansang awit sa loob ng sinehan sa bayang ito Miyerkoles
ng hapon.

Ayon sa pulisya, ngayong araw nagsimula ang mas mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng Republic Act No.
8491, o ang "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines."

Ang batas na ito ang siyang nagpaparusa sa lahat ng hindi nagbibigay-pugay sa watawat at sa
pambansang awit ng bansa.

Isinasagawa ang operasyong bandang alas-dos ng hapon sa pagsisimula ng pagpapalabas ng isang

pelikula sa isang sinehan sa bayan.

Sa isa sa mga surveillance video na kuha ng mga pulis, maririnig ang pagpapatugtog ng "Lupang
Hinirang." Makikita rin ang pagtayo ng ilan, pati na rin ang pagbabalewala ng iba sa pambansang
awit.

Hanggang sa matapos ang kanta, nanatili pa ring nakaupo ang iba.

Hindi na naituloy pa ang palabas dahil pinaghuhuli na ng mga awtoridad ang mga nakitang hindi
tumayo.

Ayon sa pulisya, tinatawag na "Oplan Bandila" ang kanilang operasyon, na layuning maipatupad ang
batas tungkol sa pagrespeto sa pambansang awit.

"Strict implementation po tayo ng ating batas na Republic Act 8491 o 'yung Flag and Heroic Code of
the Philippines," paliwanag ni Police Chief Inspector Alfie Salang, hepe ng Lemery police.

Iginiit naman ng mga naaresto na hindi nila alam na may manghuhuli sa loob bagama't alam nila na
kailangang tumayo kapag pinapatugtog ang "Lupang Hinirang."

"Hindi lang po kami aware ng mga oras na 'yun, na may mga civiliang guard," ayon sa isa sa mga
naaresto.

Dagdag pa ng isa, inakala umano nila na "commercial" lamang ang pagpapatugtog ng pambansang
awit.

Sinimulan ngayong Miyerkoles ang pagpapatupad sa Oplan Bandila ng Batangas police. Bukod sa
mga sinehan, target din ng pulisya na magsahawa ng operasyon sa iba pang pampublikong lugar na
itinakda ng batas.
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