Heraldic Code Flashcards
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
To hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration
Festoon
The Philippine national flag.
Flag
The part of the flag outside the hoist or length
Fly
Any conventional sign which reveals man’s achievement and heroism, identification, authority and a sign of dignity
Symbol
It means lowering the flag to one half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff
Half-mast
It means the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvas to which the whole yard attached
Hoist
Typhoon signal is raised in the locality
Inclement Weather
It means the Philippine national anthem
National Anthem
Shall mean Malacanang and other government owned structures where the president resides or other structures where the occupied by the philippine consulate or embassies abroad
Official residences
Places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous recreation
Places of Frivolty
The national historical institute
Institute
What does it mean when the blue is on top when the flag is hoisted?
Time of peace
What does it mean when the red is on top when the flag is hoisted?
Time of war
If in a hanging position, what does it mean when the blue is on right (left of the observer)?
Time of peace
