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    NSTP Module 1 Heraldic Code of The Philippines: Republic Act 8491 Section 1

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    The document outlines the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines which establishes policies and guidelines regarding the proper use and display of national symbols. Key points include: 1) The national flag consists of blue, white and red colors with a golden yellow sun and three stars. 2) The flag must be displayed in government buildings everyday and can be flown at half-mast during periods of mourning. 3) Acts that disrespect the flag such as burning it are prohibited. 4) "Lupang Hinirang" is the national anthem and all citizens must stand at attention when it is played. 5) Violations of the code can result in fines and imprisonment

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    The document outlines the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines which establishes policies and guidelines regarding the proper use and display of national symbols. Key points include: 1) The national flag consists of blue, white and red colors with a golden yellow sun and three stars. 2) The flag must be displayed in government buildings everyday and can be flown at half-mast during periods of mourning. 3) Acts that disrespect the flag such as burning it are prohibited. 4) "Lupang Hinirang" is the national anthem and all citizens must stand at attention when it is played. 5) Violations of the code can result in fines and imprisonment

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    The document outlines the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines which establishes policies and guidelines regarding the proper use and display of national symbols. Key points include: 1) The national flag consists of blue, white and red colors with a golden yellow sun and three stars. 2) The flag must be displayed in government buildings everyday and can be flown at half-mast during periods of mourning. 3) Acts that disrespect the flag such as burning it are prohibited. 4) "Lupang Hinirang" is the national anthem and all citizens must stand at attention when it is played. 5) Violations of the code can result in fines and imprisonment

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    NSTP Module 1 Heraldic Code of The Philippines: Republic Act 8491 Section 1

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    The document outlines the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines which establishes policies and guidelines regarding the proper use and display of national symbols. Key points include: 1) The national flag consists of blue, white and red colors with a golden yellow sun and three stars. 2) The flag must be displayed in government buildings everyday and can be flown at half-mast during periods of mourning. 3) Acts that disrespect the flag such as burning it are prohibited. 4) "Lupang Hinirang" is the national anthem and all citizens must stand at attention when it is played. 5) Violations of the code can result in fines and imprisonment

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    NSTP MODULE 1 HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

    REPUBLIC ACT 8491 o Other days as declared by the President or local chief
    executives
    Section 1 - This act shall be known as the “Flag and Heraldic
    o If displayed all year round, the flag raising ceremony
    Code of the Philippines.”
    should be observed
    Section 2 - Declaration of Policy – Reverence and respect
    shall at all times be accorded the flag, the anthem and other Section 10 -The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its
    national symbols which embody the national ideals and blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on top in
    traditions and which express the principles of sovereignty and time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be
    national solidarity. The heraldic items and devices shall seek to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and the
    to manifest the national virtues and to inculcate in the minds red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of
    and hearts of our people a just pride in their native land, fitting war.The flagpole staff must be straight and slightly
    tapering at the top.
    respect and affection for the national flag and anthem, and the
    proper use of the national motto, coat-of-arms and other
    heraldic items and devices.

    THE NATIONAL FLAG

    Section 4 - The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white,


    and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three
    five-pointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the people.

    Section 5 - The flag shall be displayed in all public


    buildings, official residences public plazas, and institutions
    of learning everyday throughout the year

    Section 6 - 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. The flag shall be Section 14 - A flag worn out through wear and tear shall
    properly illuminated at night. not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid
    misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced
    Section 7 - The flag shall also be displayed in private immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear
    buildings and residences or raised in the open flag-staffs in
    front of said buildings on the following days: Section 18 - All government offices and educational
    institutions shall henceforth observe the flag-raising
    o April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan
    ceremony every Monday morning and the flag lowering
    o May 1 – Labor Day
    ceremony every Friday afternoon. The ceremony shall be
    o May 28 – National flag Day to June 12 – simple and dignified and shall include the playing or
    Independence Day singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
    o Last Sunday of August – National Heroes Day
    o November 30 – Bonifacio Day Section 23 - The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of
    o December 30 – Rizal Day mourning on all buildings and places where it is displayed, as
    NSTP MODULE 1 HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
    provided for in this Act, on the day of official announcement o To display the flag in front of buildings or offices
    of the death of any of the following officials: occupied by aliens

    o The President or a former President, for ten (10) days THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

    o The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President Section 35 - The National Anthem is entitled Lupang
    of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Hinirang
    Representatives, for seven (7) days
    Section 37 - The rendition of the National Anthem, whether
    o Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical
    any period less than seven (7) days arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe

    Section 34 - It shall be prohibited o Juan Felipe is the composer of Lupang Hinirang

    o To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast Section 38 - As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at
    contempt any act or omission casting dishonor or attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one
    ridicule upon the flag over its surface 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.
    o To dip the flag to any person or object by way of
    compliment or salute
    THE NATIONAL MOTTO
    o To use the flag: Section 40 - The national Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS,
    MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”
    1. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth
    PENALTIES
    2. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues, or other
    objects Section 50 - Any person or judicial entity which violates any
    of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be
    3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of punished by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos
    motor vehicles (5,000.00) not more than Twenty thousand pesos
    (P20,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than one (1)
    4. As a staff or whip year, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of
    the court: Provided, That for any second and additional
    5. For unveiling monuments or statues offenses, both fine and imprisonment shall always be
    imposed: Provided, That in case the violation is commited by
    a juridical person, its President or Chief Executive Officer
    6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial, or thereof shall be liable.
    agricultural labels or designs

    o To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or


    uniform

    o To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design,


    drawings, advertisements, or imprint of any nature on
    the flag

    o To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on


    handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles
    of merchandise

    o To display in public any foreign flag, except in


    embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and
    in offices of international organizations.

    o To use, display or be part of any advertisement of


    infomercial

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