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Flag-and-Heraldic-Code-of-the-Philippines Flashcards

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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;

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“Military”

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shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a
decoration;

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“Festoon”

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shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise;

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“Flag”

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shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length;

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“Fly”

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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);

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“Symbol”

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shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff

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“Half-Mast”

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

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“Hoist”

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shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality;

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“Inclement Weather”

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shall mean the Philippine National Anthem’

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“National Anthem”

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shall mean Malacañang, and other government-owned structures where the President resides, and other structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate or Embassies abroad

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“Official Residences”

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shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation;

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“Places of Frivolty”

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shall mean the National Historical Institute

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“Institute”

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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.

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SECTION. 2

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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.

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SECTION. 4

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

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SECTION 5.

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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
ng mga Bayani; Mausuleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion; all International Ports of Entry
and all other places as maybe designated by the Institute.

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SECTION 6.

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The flag shall be properly illuminated at _____.

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night

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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); and December 30 (Rizal Day); and on such other days as may be
declared by the President and/or local chief executives.

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SECTION 7.

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The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in _____________ or
_______ or raised in the ____________ in front of private buildings:
Provided, that they observe flag-raising ceremonies in accordance with the
rules and regulations to be issued by the _______________

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  • Private buildings
  • Offices
  • open on flags-staffs
  • Office of the President
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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.

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SECTION 18.

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The office of the President upon the recommendation of the
Institute shall issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag
ceremony.

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SECTION 19.

22
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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.

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SECTION 20.

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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.

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SECTION 21.

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The assembly shall sing the ______________, accompanied by a band,
available, and at the first note, the flag shall be raised _______.

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  • Philippine national anthem
  • briskly
25
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The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing in _______ or _________

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review or in parade.

26
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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 department or shall observe the same behavior as for the
flag-raising ceremony.

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SECTION 22.

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The National Flag should be at __________
as a sign of __________ on all the buildings
and places where it is displayed on the
official day of announcement of the ______
of the following officials:

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  • half-mast
  • mourning
  • death
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The President or former President

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(10 days)

29
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The Vice-President, the Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court, the President
of the Senate and the Speaker of the
House of Representatives

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(7 days)

30
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Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court, Members of the Senate and
House of Representatives, the Chief of Staff of
the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the
Director-General of the Philippine National
Police

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(5 days)

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Head of National Government Agencies,
including Government Owned and Control
Corporations and Government Financial
Institutions

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(3 days)

32
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The Commanding Generals of the
Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Army
and the Flag Officer in Command of the
Philippine Navy

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(3 days)

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Governors, Vice-Governors, city and
municipal Mayor, city and municipal Vice-Mayors

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(3 days)

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Members of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan, Sangguniang
Panlungsod and Sangguniang
Bayan

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(on the day of interment)

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Barangay Chairmen and
Barangay Councilmen

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on the day
of interment

36
Q

During calamities and disasters, National Flag
shall also be flown at _______.

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half-mast.

37
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The flag must be raised to the ______ of the pole before it
is _________to the _________ position; and before it is
lowered for the day it must be raised to the ______ again.

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  • top
  • lowered
  • half-mast
  • top
38
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The National Flag may be used to cover the caskets of the dead honored men (military, veterans of
previous wars, National Artists and other civilians) who rendered noble service to our nation. It should not touch the
ground but must be folded solemnly and handed it to the heirs of the deceased. No object must be placed on top of it
except for the religious objects that symbolizes “God above the country”.

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SEC. 28

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It is prohibited:
A. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on,
cast contempt, or commit any act or
omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon
the National Flag or over its surface;

B. To dip the National Flag to any person or
object by way of compliment or salute;

C. To use National Flag

  1. As 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;

D. To display the National Flag:

  1. Under any painting or picture;
  2. Horizontally. 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 National 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 National Flag;

G. To print, paint or attach representation of
the National Flag on handkerchiefs, napkins,
cushions, and 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 or display or be part of any
advertisement or infomercial; and

J. To display the National Flag in front of
buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

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SECTION. 39

40
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The following shall
be the Pledge of Allegiance to
the National Flag:
Note: This pledge should be recited
right after singing the National
Anthem with the right palm open and
shoulder raised high.

Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa
Watawat ng Pilipinas

LUPANG HINIRANG

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SECTION. 29

41
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Ako ay ________
Buong _______ ________
Sa ________ __ __________
At sa bansang kanyang _________
Na may dangal, _________ at_________
Na pinakikilos ng __________
________
__________
______________ at _____________

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  • Pilipino
  • Katapatang nanunumpa
  • watawat ng Pilipinas
  • sinasagisag
  • Katarungan at Kalayaan
  • sambayanang
  • Maka-Diyos
  • Maka-Tao
  • Makakalikasan at Makabansa
42
Q

The National Anthem
should be interpreted in
accordance with the
musical arrangement and
composition of _____________with its original
lyrics and tempo.

A

Julian Felipe

43
Q

The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung,
shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of
Julian Felipe.

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SECTION 37.

44
Q

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, citizen’s 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.

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SECTION 38.

45
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The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement or
entertainment purposes except on the following occasions:

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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.

46
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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.

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SECTION 39.

47
Q

The National Motto

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  • Maka-Tao
  • Maka-Diyos
  • Makakalikasan
  • Maka-Bansa
47
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The Great Seal shall be circular in form,
with the arms as described in the preceding section,
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 bear the National Motto.

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SECTION 42.

47
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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 lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with
the words “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,” inscribed thereon.

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SECTION 41.

48
Q

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 bv custom and usage.
The President shall have custody of the Great Seal

A

SECTION 43.

49
Q

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong

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James Bryce

CWTS (6 decks)

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