NSTP MIDTERM REVIEWER pt2 Flashcards
- The national Coat-of-Arms, if and when used as insignia of the armed forces, shall be as prescribed in Commonwealth __________, as amended by Commonwealth __________, without any modification whatsoever; but proper heraldic designs as embellishment or supports are authorized.
Act No. 602
Act No. 614
_________ 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
The national anthem was composed by
Julian Felipe in 1898.
the symbol of sovereignty of our nation. It has undergone several changes throughout its history.
The Great Seal of the Philippines
The flag was sewn by _____, ______ and _______
Doña Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo
Lorenza
Delfina Herbosa de Natividad
The current flag was designed by __________ in 1898 during the fight for independence from Spanish rule.
Emilio Aguinaldo
The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ___,___,____ or other objects.
ground, flood, water
red stripe represents
patriotism and valor.
national Motto shall be
MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.
the ______ shall have the custody of the Great seal
president
_______ shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation
Places of Frivolity
_______shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration;
Festoon
The national anthem is entitled
“Lupang Hinirang”
________ shall mean the National Historical Institute.
Institute
The national anthem lyrics were adopted from a spanish poem written by
Jose Palma in 1899.
the three stars represent the
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
Coat of Arms influenced by the
Spaniards on March 20 1596
Refers to a Symbol that distinguishes an individual, Family , Corporation or a Country
Coat of Arms
The flag must be flown half-mast as a sign of ________on all 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:
mourning
______ 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
All government offices and educational institutions shall henceforth observe the flag-raising ceremony every ________ and the flag lowering ceremony every _________. The ceremony shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the ________________
Monday morning
Friday afternoon
Philippine 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 that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality
Inclement Weather
The blue stripe stands for
peace, truth, and justice
The period from ______ to ______ 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.
May 28 to June 12
The Great Seal shall be _______ in form
circular
Display of the Flag in Time of Peace and War
When in a hanging position:
- Time of Peace: The blue field should be to the right (left of the observer).
- Time of War: The red field should be to the right (left of the observer).
Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine flag:
Panunumpa ng Katapanan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas
the flag was first raised on
June 12, 1898
_______ shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise
Flag
A flag worn out through wear and tear, shall not be ________. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid _____ or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of ______ and ______ .
thrown away
misuse
wear and tear
Display of the Flag in Time of Peace and War
When flown from a flagpole:
- Time of Peace: The blue field should be on top.
- Time of War: The red field should be on top.
The flag was sewn in ________
Hong Kong
the flag was first raised at Aguinaldo’s house in
Kawit, Cavite
They are representing the country’s colonial Past
BLUE
RED
The North American Bald Eagle (America)
The Lion/Standing Lion ( Spain
The flag was officially reaffirmed on _______ when the Philippines gained full independence from the U.S.
July 4, 1946
An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and Other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines.
RA 8491 also known as the
Flag and Heraldic code of the Philipphines
I. Prohibited Acts
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: As a staff or whip
d) To display the flag:Under any painting or picture
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,
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.
Any person or juridical entity which violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of___________ nor ___________, or by imprisonment for ___________, or ___________, 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.
not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000)
more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000)
not more than one (1) year
both such fine and imprisonment
______shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which the halyard is attached;
Hoist
SECTION 6: permanent hoisting of the flag
Locations where the Philippine flag should be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year. These locations include:
- 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 - Museo Leo de los Veteranos
de la Revolucion - All international ports of entry
__________ shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff;
Half-Mast
____________shall mean the Philippine National Anthem
National Anthem
-Flags originally were used mainly in _________ .
warfare
The white triangle stands for
liberty, equality
The flag shall be displayed in all _______,_______,______ and _______ of learning every day throughout the year.
public buildings, official residences, public plazas, and institutions
Section 7 outlines the specific days when the Philippine flag should be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised on flag staffs in front of these buildings. These days include:
- 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)
- December 30 (Rizal Day)
_____ shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length;
Fly
The eight (8) rays represent the 8 provinces that triggered the Philippine Revolution and which were put under martial law during the Spanish occupation.
Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija
The flag of the Philippines shall be ____,____,____ with an _______________and _______________, as consecrated and honored by the people.
blue, white and red
eight-rayed golden-yellow sun three five-pointed stars
