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PHILIPPINE FLAG AND THE HERALDIC CODE Flashcards

1
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RA 8491 stands for?

A

The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines

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These are the colors that are found in the Philippine Flag.

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Blue, Red, Yellow, and White

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How many sun rays are there in the PH Flag?

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8 sun rays

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How many stars are there in the PH Flag?

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3 five-pointed stars

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Describe the PH National Flag

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A rectangular shape and has a white equilateral triangle design with blue and red horizontal stripes.

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The white equilateral triangle symbolizes?

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liberty, equality, and fraternity

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Blue horizontal stripe symbolizes?

A

peace, truth, and justice

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Red horizontal stripe symbolizes?

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patriotism and valor

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The three stars signify the three main islands of the archipelago which are?

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Luzon, Visayas (Panay), and Mindanao

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The eight rays of the sun signify the eight provinces that revolted against Spain during the Spanish revolution.

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Manila, Pampanga, Batangas, Tarlac, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Nueva Ecija.

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The National Flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night, throughout the year, in front of the following:

A
  • Malacañang Palace
  • Congress of the Philippines
  • Supreme Court
  • Rizal Monument
  • Aguinaldo Shrine
  • Barasoain Church
  • Libingan ng mga Bayani
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The National Flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in the open flag-staffs in front of said buildings every:

A
  • April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan)
  • May 1 (Labor Day)
  • (National Flag Days) from May 28 to June (Bonifacio Day)
  • December 30 (Rizal Day); and
  • On such other days as may be declared or approved by the President and/or local chief executives.
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The National Flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in the open flag-staffs in front of said buildings every:

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  • April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan)
  • May 1 (Labor Day)
  • (National Flag Days) from May 28 to June (Bonifacio Day)
  • December 30 (Rizal Day); and
  • On such other days as may be declared or approved by the President and/or local chief executives.
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14
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On all aircraft of Philippine registry, the National Flag shall be ________ at the head portion with the hoist side pointing the forward direction.

A

prominently displayed horizontally on its fuselage

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15
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Our vessels shall have our flag displayed ______ ship when a ship is at anchor.

A

flagstaff at the stern

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16
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The National Flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in

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time of peace

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The National Flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its red field on top in

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time of war

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If in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the left (observer ‘ s point of view) in _____

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time of peace

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If in a hanging position, the red field shall be to the left (observer ‘ s point of view) in _____

A

time of war

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If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at _____ t as would give the National Flag commanding position in relation to the buildings in the vicinity.

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a prominent place and shall be of such heigh

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21
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The flagpole must not be of equal height or higher than the ______ at the Rizal Park, Manila.

A

Independence Flagpole

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22
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When the National Flag is flown with flag or flags of other countries, the flags must be of ______.

+ The National Flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last.

A

equal size and on separate staffs of the same height

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23
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When displayed in a semi-circle of flags with other countries or house flags, the National Flag should be at the ____.

A

center

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When displayed in a circle of flags with other countries or house flags, the National Flag should be flown on the flagpole facing the ______

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main road; or in front of a monument; or the main entrance of the building.

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25
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When displayed in a circle of flags with other countries or house flags, the National Flag should be flown on the flagpole facing the main road (point of reference- KM 0 Rizal Park, Manila); or in front of a monument; or the main entrance of the building.

The flags of other countries or house flags should be arranged ______

A

counter-clockwise in alphabetical order, by precedence or by protocol.

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26
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When displayed with another flag, the Philippine flag shall be on the ___ of the other flag.

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right

27
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If there is a line of other flags, the Philippine flag shall be in the ____ of the line.

A

middle

28
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When carried in a parade with flags, which are not national flags, the Philippine flag shall be in _____

A

front of the center of the line.

29
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A worn-out National Flag should not be thrown away. It should be ______ to avoid misuse or desecration.

A

solemnly burned

30
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The National Flag shall be ______ when it begins to show signs of wear and tear.

A

replaced immediately

31
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The National Flag shall be raised at _____ and lowered at _____.

A

sunrise
sunset

32
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The National Flag may be displayed:

A
  • Inside and/or outside a building, on a stationary or movable flagpole
  • From a staff projecting upward from the window sill, roof, canopy, balcony, or facade of a building; placed at the left of the observer as one enters the room.
  • In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to a pole erected away from the building.
  • Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top.
  • Hanging vertically in the middle of the two-way traffic road, the blue field should be pointing east, if the road is heading south or north and if the road is heading east or west the blue field should be pointing north.
33
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If the National Flag is displayed indoors on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the ____ of the observer as one enters the room.

A

left

34
Q

The National Flag _____ when the weather is inclement.

If already raised, the National Flag shall ____ for the whole day.

A

shall not be raised

not be lowered

35
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All government offices, including national or local government units and institutions, shall henceforth observe the flag-raising ceremony _____ and the flag-lowering ceremony _______

A

every Monday morning

every Friday afternoon.

36
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The National Flag shall be flown at _____ as a sign of mourning on all the buildings and places where it is displayed, as provided, on the day of the official announcement of the death of any of the following officials:

A

half-mast

37
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The National Flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all the buildings and places where it is displayed, as provided, on the day of the official announcement of the death of any of the following officials:

A

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

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

c. Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Justices 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, for five (5) days.

d. Heads of National Government Agencies, including Government-Owned and Control Corporations and Government Financial Institutions, for three (3) days.

e. The Commanding Generals of the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Army and the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy, for three (3) days.

f. Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Bayan, on the day of interment.

g. Barangay Chairmen and the Barangay Councilmen on the day of interment.

38
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The flag must be at half-mast for ____ days on the day of the official announcement of the death of the President or a former President.

A

10 days

39
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The flag must be at half-mast for ____ days on the day of the official announcement of the death of the b. the Vice-President, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,

A

7 days

40
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The flag must be at half-mast for ____ days on the day of the official announcement of the death of the Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Justices 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

A

5 days

41
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The flag must be at half-mast for ____ days on the day of the official announcement of the death of the d. Heads of National Government Agencies, including Government-Owned and Control Corporations and Government Financial Institutions.

A

3 days

42
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The flag must be at half-mast for ____ days on the day of the official announcement of the death of the e. The Commanding Generals of the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Army and the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy.

A

3 days

43
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The flag must be at half-mast on ______ of the death of Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Bayan

+ Barangay Chairmen and the Barangay Councilmen

+ Others

A

the day of interment

44
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The National Flag shall also be flown at half-mast during ______ of national or international significance as ordered by the Office of the President.

A

calamities/tragedies

45
Q

The National Flag shall be permanently hoisted at half-mast day and night throughout the year at the:

The National Flag of these declared sites shall be properly illuminated at night.

A
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Makati City
  • Mausoleo de Los Veteranos de la Revolucion
  • North Cemetery, Manila
  • and in all memorial cemeteries dedicated to war veterans.
46
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The National Flag may be used to ____ 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.

A

cover

47
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To prevent the flag from falling off, a ____ may be wrapped along the side of the casket.

A

black band

48
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When positioning the flag, the ____ must be at the head of the casket, while the _____ must cover the right side.

A

white triangle

blue field

49
Q

Before lowering the casket, the flag must be folded and handed to the ___ of the deceased.

A

heirs

50
Q

The period ______ of each year is declared as National Flag Days

A

from May 28 to June 12

51
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The National Anthem shall always be sung in the ______ language within or without the country.

A

national

52
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Prohibited Acts:

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;
  • To dip the National Flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;
  • To use National Flag (As drapery, festoon, tablecloth; As covering for ceilings, walls, statues, or other objects; As a pennant in the hood, side, back, and top of motor vehicles)
  • As a staff or whip;
  • For unveiling monuments or statues; and
  • As trademarks, or for industrial, commercial, or agricultural labels or designs.
  • To display the National Flag: (Under any painting or picture; Horizontally. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely; Below any platform; or In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints, and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.)
  • To wear the National Flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
  • To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or imprint of any nature on the National Flag;
  • To print, paint, or attach representation of the National Flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and articles of merchandise;
  • To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international organizations;
  • To use or display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and
  • To display the National Flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by alien
53
Q

The national Motto shall be:

A

Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa.

54
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The national Coat-of-Arms shall have:

A
  • 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 ray on with eight minor lesser rays.
  • Beneath shall be the scroll with the words “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,” inscribed thereon.
55
Q

Coat of arms, (Sagisag ng Pilipinas) used primarily to establish ____ in battle.

A

identity

56
Q

Coat-Of-Arms

On the blue field the North American Bald Eagle which represents the ______

A

United States.

57
Q

Coat-Of-Arms

On the red field Lion rampant, coat of arms of the _____.

A

Kingdom of Leon of Spain

58
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The Great Seal shall be:

A
  • 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.”
59
Q

The Great Seal shall bear the ___ Motto.

A

National

60
Q

The Great Seal of the Philippines (Dakilang Sagisag ng Pilipinas ) is used to _____ official documents of the Philippine government.

A

authenticate

61
Q

The Great Seal of the Phiippines is under the custody of the _____

A

President.

62
Q

Any person or judicial entity which violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by:

A
  • A fine not less than 5,000 pesos and not more than 20,000 pesos
  • Imprisonment for not more than 1 year
  • Or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court
63
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Flag Folding:

A
  1. The flag must be handled by two people on opposite ends of the flag. The blue field must be aligned to the left-hand side of the person standing at the head of the flag Where the sun is before it is folded over
  2. Flipping it over, the blue field of the flag must look like the photo above.
  3. Another told must be made quartering the flag lengthwise, completely hiding the red field.
  4. One end of the flag must be folded diagonally to form a small triangle.
  5. Then repeatedly folded the same way keeping the triangular shape intact.
  6. The folded flag must have one of the stars and only a sliver of the blue field visible.

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