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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491 – “AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL
FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES
OF THE PHILIPPINES”

SECTION 1: Short title: “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.”

SECTION 2: Declaration of Policy – Reverence and respect shall at all times be

accorded the flag, the anthem and other national symbols which embody the
national ideals and traditions and which express the principles of sovereignty and
national solidarity. The heraldic items and devices shall seek to manifest the
national virtues and to inculcate in the minds and hearts of our people a just pride
in their native land, fitting 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.

SECTION 3: Definition of Terms — Whenever used in this Act, the term:

a. “Military” 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;
b. “Festoon” shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a
decoration;
c. “Flag” shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise;
d. “Fly” shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length;
e. “Symbol” 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);
f. “Half-Mast” shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top
and bottom of the staff;
g. “Hoist” shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which
the halyard is attached;
h. “Inclement Weather” shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality;
i. “National Anthem” shall mean the Philippine National Anthem’
j. “Official Residences” shall mean Malacañang, and other government-owned
structures where the President resides, and other structures occupied by the
Philippine Consulate or Embassies abroad;
k. “Places of Frivolty” shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing
boisterous merriment or recreation; and
l. “Institute” shall mean the National Historical Institute.

CHAPTER 1
 A. Design of 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.

a. Blue- Represents peace, truth, and justice. The color blue embodies the
Filipino people's aspiration to live in harmony and unity.

b. White - Signifies purity and the noble intentions of Filipinos. It

symbolizes equality and fraternity that the nation seeks to uphold.

c. Red - Stands for bravery and courage, especially during times of war or
when defending the country. (pag digmaan nakataas ang pula)

d. Eight-rayed golden-yellow sun – The sun symbolizes freedom and

independence. Its eight rays represent the eight provinces that first
revolted against Spanish rule:
 Manila
 Bulacan
 Pampanga
 Nueva Ecija
 Tarlac
 Laguna
 Batangas
 Cavite

e. Three five-pointed stars - The three stars represent the three main
geographical divisions of the Philippines:
 Luzon
 Visayas
 Mindanao

B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag

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;

 Malacañang Palace – The official residence of the President of the

Philippines.
 Congress of the Philippines building – Houses the Senate and the
House of Representatives.
  Supreme Court building – The highest judicial authority in the
Philippines.
 Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila – The monument dedicated to Dr.
José Rizal, the national hero.
 Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite – The site where the Philippine
independence was declared in 1898.
 Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan – Known as the “Cradle of
Democracy in the East” and the site of the First Philippine Republic.
 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Libingan ng mga Bayani – A
memorial for unidentified soldiers who fought for the country.
 Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolucion – A mausoleum
dedicated to veterans of the Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American
War.
 All international ports of entry – Airports and seaports where
international travelers enter the country.
 Other places designated by the National Historical Commission of
the Philippines (NHCP) – Any additional locations identified as
significant by the NHCP or Institute.

The flag shall be properly illuminated at night.

SECTION 7. Philippine flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and

residences or raised on open flagstaffs

1. April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)

o Honors the bravery of Filipino and American soldiers during World War
II.
2. May 1 – Labor Day
o Celebrates the contributions of Filipino workers.
3. May 28 to June 12 – National Flag Days to Independence Day
o Commemorates the historic events leading to the Philippine
Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898.
4. Last Sunday of August – National Heroes Day
o Honors all Filipino heroes who have contributed to the nation’s freedom
and development.
5. November 30 – Bonifacio Day
o Pays tribute to Andrés Bonifacio, the "Father of the Philippine
Revolution."
6. December 30 – Rizal Day
o Remembers the martyrdom of Dr. José Rizal, the national hero, on
December 30, 1896.
Additional Occasions:
 Other days as declared by the President and/or local chief
executives.
o These may include special holidays, commemorations, or events of
national or local significance.

The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in private buildings or offices or
raised in the open on flag-staffs in front of private buildings: Provided, that they
observe flag-raising ceremonies in accordance with the rules and regulations to be
issued by the Office of the President.
SECTION 8. All government agencies and instrumentalities, and local government
offices, government-owned corporations and local government units are enjoined to
observe flag day with appropriate ceremonies. Socio-civic groups, non-government
organizations and the private sector are exhorted to cooperate in making the
celebrations a success.

SECTION 9. The flag shall be flown on merchant ships of Philippine registry of more
than one thousand (1000) gross tons and on all naval vessels.

On board naval vessels, the flag shall be displayed on the flagstaff at the stern
when the ship is at anchor. The Flag shall be hoisted to the gaff at the aftermast
when the ship is at sea.

SECTION 10. The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in
time of peace and the red field on top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the
blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and the red
field to the right (left of the observer) in time of war.

The flagpole staff must be straight and slightly tapering at the top.

SECTION 11. If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at a prominent place
and shall be of such height as would give the flag commanding position in relation
to the buildings in the vicinity.

 If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof or anchored

on a sill projecting at an angle upward.
 If on stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be at the left
(facing the stage) or the left of the office upon entering.

SECTION 12. When the Philippine flag is flown with another flag, the flags, if both
are national flags, must be flown on separate staffs of the same height and shall be
of equal size. The Philippine flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last.

If the other flag is not a national flag, it may be flown in the same lineyard as the
Philippine flag but below the latter and it cannot be of greater size than the
Philippine flag.

SECTION 13. When displayed with another flag, the Philippine flag shall be on the
right of the other flag. If there is a line of other flags, the Philippine flag shall be in
the middle of the line.

 When carried in a parade with flags, which are not national flags, the
Philippine flag shall be in front of the center of the line.

SECTION 14. A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It
shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced
immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear.
SECTION 15. The flag shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset. It shall be
on the mast at the start of official’office hours, shall remain flying throughout the
day.

SECTION 16. The flag may be displayed:

a. Inside or outside-a building or on a stationary flagpoles. If the flag is displayed

indoors on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the left of the observer as one enters the
room;

b. From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent place or a commanding

position in relation to the surrounding buildings;

c. From a staff projecting upward from the window sill, canopy, balcony or facade of
a building.

d. In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to pole erected

away from the building;

e. Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top; and

f. Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue field pointing east, if
the road is heading south or north, or pointing north if the road is heading east or
west.

The flag shall not be raised when the weather is inclement. If already raised, the
flag shall not be lowered.

SECTION 17. The flag shall be hoisted to the top briskly and lowered
ceremoniously.

 The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, flood,
water or other objects.
 After being lowered, the flag shall be handled and folded solemnly as part of
the ceremony.

C. Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony

SECTION 18. 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.

SECTION 19. The office of the President upon the recommendation of the Institute
shall issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.

SECTION 20. 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.
SECTION 21. 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.

 The assembly shall sing the Philippine national anthem, accompanied by a

band, r available, and at the first note, the flag shall be raised briskly.
 The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing in review or
in parade.

SECTION 22. 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 deportment or shall observe
the same behavior as for the flag-raising ceremony.

D. Half-Mast

SECTION 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning 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:

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

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

c. Cabinet secretaries, Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the

Senate and House of Representatives, Chief of staff of the AFP and Director General
of the PNP (5) Days

d. Heads of national government agencies, including government owned and control

corporations and government financial institution, (3) days

e.. The commanding Generals of the AFP and the Flag officer In command of the
Philippine Navy (3) days

f.. Governers, V-Governors, city and municipal mayors/ V-mayors (3) days

g.. Members of sanguniang panlalawigan, sanguniang panglungsod and sanguniang

pang bayan (ON THE DAY OF INTERMENT)

h. Barangay chairman and barangay council man (ON THE DAY OF INTERMENT)

i.. Former national or local government officials, appointive or elective, other than
those specified above (ON THE DAY OF INTERMENT), within their former
respective jurisdictions and by resolution of their respective sanggunians.
j. Regional directors, Superintendent, Supervisors, Prinicpals, teachers, and other
school officials. (ON THE DAY OF INTERMENT) and by order of proper school
authorities concerned.

k. Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for any period less than seven
(7) days.

The flag shall be flown at half-mast on all the buildings and places where the
decedent was holding office, on the day of death until the day of interment of an
incumbent member of the Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the House of
Representatives, and such other persons as may be determined by the Institute.

The flag when flown at half-mast shall be first hoisted to the peak for a moment
then lowered to the half-mast position. The flag shall again be raised briskly to the
peak before it is lowered for the day.

E. Casket

SECTION 24. The flag may be used to cover 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 maybe determined by the local
government unit concerned. In such cases, the flag shall be placed such that the
white triangle shall be at the head and the blue portion shall cover the right side of
the caskets. The flag shall not be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the
ground, but shall be folded solemnly and handed over to the heirs of the deceased.
F. Pledge to the Flag

SECTION 25. The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag:

Ako ay Filipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan, at kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos,
Makatao,
Makakalikasan, at
Makabansa.

Such pledge shall be recited while standing with the right hand palm open raised
shoulder high. Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making
such pledge must nonetheless show full respect when the pledge is being rendered
by standing at attention.

G. Flag Days

SECTION 26. The period from May 28 to June 12 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.

H. Specifications of the National Flag

SECTION 27.

1. Width of the flag = 1 unit

2. Length of the flag = 2 units
o This means the length is twice the width, forming a 1:2 ratio.
3. Sides of the white triangle = 1 unit
o Each side of the equilateral white triangle (found on the left side of the
flag) is equal to the width of the flag.
These proportions ensure consistency in the flag’s design, maintaining its distinct
and recognizable appearance.

SECTION 28. The technical specifications shall be as follows:

1. Blue – Cable No. 80173

o Represents peace, truth, and justice.
2. White – Cable No. 80001
o Symbolizes purity and equality.
3. Red – Cable No. 80108
o Stands for bravery and courage.
4. Golden Yellow – Cable No. 80068
o Depicts freedom and the eight rays of the sun, as well as the three
stars.

These Cable Numbers are specific shades used to ensure uniformity in the colors of
the flag, regardless of where or how it is produced.

SECTION 29. In order to establish uniform criteria in the making of our national flag
and to guarantee its durability by the use of quality materials, the following
standards and procedures shall be observed:

a. All requisitions for the purchase of the Philippine National Flag must be based on
strict compliance with the deisgn, color, craftmanship and material requriements of
the Government.

b. All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers offered for purchase for
government use shall be evaluated as to design, color and craftmanship
specifications by the Institute, through its Heraldry and Display Section, which shall
stamp its approval or disapproval on the canvass reinforcement of the flag sample
submitted. The samples shall be sent to the Institute by the requisitioning office, not
by the flag supplier; and

c. The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) or the Philippine

Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) shall evaluate the quality of material of all flag samples and
certify whether the fabric for the blue, white, red and golden yellow colors, including
the canvass submitted, conforms to government requirement as to quality of the
material. The samples shall be submitted by the said office to the Institute.

SECTION 30. All deliveries of the flags requisitioned by the government shall be
inspected by the requisitioning agency’s internal inspector and by the
Commission on Audit (COA) using the flag stamped approved by the Institute as
reference.

SECTION 31. In carrying out its responsibilities under Section 4 hereof, the
Institute, COA, the ITDI/PTRI shall prepare guidelines to be approved by the Office of
the President.

SECTION 32. All government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure that the
requirements under this Act with respect to the standards, requisitions and delivery
of the national flag are strictly complied with.

SECTION 33. All departments, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities of the

government, government-owned or controlled corporations, local government units,
including barangays, shall include in their annual budgets the necessary outlay for
the purchase of the national flag.

I. Prohibited Acts

SECTION 34. It shall be prohibited

a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast contempt any act or omission
casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface;
b. To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;

c. To use the flag:

1. As a 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;
5. For unveiling monuments or statues; and
6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.

d. Display the flag:

1. Under any painting or picture;
2. Horizontally face-up. 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 flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;

f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings,

advertisements, or imprint of any nature on the flag;

g. To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs,

napkins, cushions, and other 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, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial; and

j. To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

CHAPTER II

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

SECTION 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.

SECTION 36. The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language
v/ithin or without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of the National
Anthem.

Bayang magiliw,
Perlas ng silanganan,
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.
Lupang hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig
Di ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning;
Ang bituin at araw niya,
Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa ‘yo.

SECTION 37. The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall
be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe.

SECTION 38. 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.

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

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.

SECTION 39. 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.
CHAPTER III

THE NATIONAL MOTTO

SECTION 40. The national Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO,

MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”

CHAPTER IV

NATIONAL COAT-OF-ARMS

SECTION 41. The National Coat-of-Arms shall have:

1. Paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules

o The shield is divided vertically into two equal parts:
 Azure (blue) on the left, symbolizing peace, truth, and justice.
 Gules (red) on the right, symbolizing bravery and patriotism.
2. A chief argent studded with three (3) mullets equidistant from each
other
o At the top (chief) of the shield is a white (argent) section with three
equidistant five-pointed stars (mullets). These stars represent the
three main geographical divisions of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas,
and Mindanao.
3. In point of honor, ovoid argent over all the sun rayonnant with eight
minor lesser rays
 o In the center of the shield (point of honor) is an oval (ovoid) white
area with a sun emitting rays.
o The sun has eight main rays, symbolizing the eight provinces that
first revolted against Spanish rule, and minor lesser rays, signifying
additional light and hope.
4. Scroll with the words “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS”
o Below the shield is a scroll with the inscription “REPUBLIKA NG
PILIPINAS,” which translates to "Republic of the Philippines,"
representing the nation's sovereignty.

The National Coat-of-Arms embodies the Philippines' identity, values, and

historical struggle for freedom.

CHAPTER V

THE GREAT SEAL

SECTION 42. 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.

SECTION 43. 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.

CHAPTER VI

OFFICIAL SEALS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES

SECTION 44. Any government entity, including the military, may adopt appropriate
coat-of-arms, administrative seals, logo, insignia, badges, patches, banners and
initiate awards, citations, orders or decorations, as may be authorized by the
Congress or the Office of the President.

SECTION 45. Such hearldic devices and items shall be filed with the Institute for
recording and evaluation as to precedence, design, customs and traditions. The
institute shall promulgate the corresponding rules and regulations which shall be
submitted for approval to the Office of the President or to Congress.

SECTION 46. All government offices including the military are hereby ordered to
purchase all heraldic items and devices from manufacturers accredited and
authorized by the Institute. Such items and devices shall be subject to inspection by
the purchasing agency’s internal inspector and the COA representative using the
design and specifications approved by the Office of the President or by the
Congress, through the Institute.

SECTION 47. No government official or employee shall accept any orders or

decorations from any foreign government without the consent of Congress, and
without the prior evaluation and documentation of such order or decoration by the
Institute.

CHAPTER VII

PENALTIES
SECTION 48. Failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act; and any
violation of the corresponding rules and regulations issued by the Office of the
President shall, after proper notice and hearing, be penalized by public censure
which shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the Commission on Higher
Education, upon the recommendation of the Institute and after the proper notice
and hearing, shall cause the cancellation of the recognition of permit of any private
educational institution which fails or refuses to observe the provisions of this Act for
the second time.

SECTION 49. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the
Commission on Higher Education shall ensure that the National Anthem, as adopted
by law, shall be committed to memory by all students of both public and private
educational institutions, and performed during the flag ceremony conducted in
accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the Office of the President. In
addition, they shall make available the vocal, piano or band scores of the National
Anthem, as adopted by law, to all private and public schools, as well as he general
public.

SECTION 50. Any person or judicial entity which violates any of the provisions of
this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than Five thousand
pesos (5,000.00) not more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00), or by
imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment,
at the discretion of the court: Provided, That for any second and additional 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 thereof shall be liable.

CHAPTER VIII

COMMON PROVISION

SECTION 51. The Institute shall issue the necessary-rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days after effectivity. The
Institute shall submit its rules and regulations to the Office of the President and the
Congress of the Philippines.

SECTION 52. The Institute shall also be responsible for the strict enforcement of
the provision of this Act. It may call upon any government department, agency,
office, or government instrumentality, including government corporations and local
government units, for such assistance as it may deem necessary for the effective
discharge of its functions under this Act.

SECTION 53. Separability Clause— If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remeinder of this Act not otherwise affected shall be valid and
subisting.

SECTION 54. Repealing Clause – Any law, presidential decree or issuance,

executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed,
modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 55. Effectivity — This Act shall be effective fifteen (15) days from the
date of its publication in Official Gazette or in at east two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

NOTE

Length of Flag Pole

 The flagpole must not be equal of higher than the INDEPENDENCE FLAGPOLE
located at Rizal Park, Manila
 INDEPENDENCE FLAG POLE height ( 45.72 M / 150 FT ) Highest Flagpole in
the country
 Minimum length of National Flag is ¼ to the height of the National Flagpole
 Maximum Length of National Flag is 1/3 to the height of the National
Flagpole