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Republic Act 8491
For the implementation of the Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines
States that it is the policy of the state to prescribe the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines, ensure the promotion and implementation of its corresponding rules and regulations, and adopt effective administrative, regulatory, coordinative and supervisory programs and activities, where appropriate, in conformity with national government policies.
SEC. 2
The Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines will promote or sustain reverence and respect for the flag, the anthem and other national symbols, and those which symbolizes the national ideals and traditions.
SEC. 4
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;
Military
shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration;
Festoon
shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise;
Flag
shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length;
Fly
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);
Symbol
shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff;
Half-Mast
shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which the halyard is attached;
Hoist
shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality;
Inclement Weather
shall mean the Philippine National Anthem
National Anthem
shall mean Malacañang, and other government-owned structures where the President resides, and other structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate or Embassies abroad;
Official Residences
shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation; and
Places of Frivolty
shall mean the National Historical Institute.
Institute
Head of National Government Agencies, including Government Owned and Control Corporations and Government Financial Institution should be at half-mast in how many days?
3 days
The Commanding Generals of the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Army and the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy should be at half-mast in how many days?
3 days
The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences public plazas, and institutions of learning everyday throughout the year.
SECTION 5
The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in front of the following; at Malacanang 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 ngmga Bayani; Mausuleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion; all International Ports of Entry and all other places as maybe designated by the Institute.
SECTION 6
The flag shall be properly illuminated at night.
T OR F?
TRUE
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 ngKagitingan); 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.
SECTION 7
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.
TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
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 18
The office of the President upon the recommendation of the Institute shall issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.
SECTION19