Flag of the Philippines

Name	Pambansang Watawat ("National Flag")
Use	National flag and ensign.
Proportion	1:2
Adopted	June 12, 1898
Design	A horizontal bicolor of blue over red, with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist containing three 5-pointed gold stars at its vertices and an 8-rayed gold sun at its center.
Designed by	Emilio Aguinaldo
Use	National flag and ensign.
Proportion	1:2
Design	As above, with the blue and red stripes switched.
Designed by	Executive Order No. 321 of Elpidio Quirino

"Bandila" redirects here. For the television program, see Bandila (TV program).

The national flag of the Philippines, known locally as the Watawat or Bandila (lit. "flag") is a horizontal bicolor with equal bands of blue and red, and with a white equilateral triangle based at the hoist side; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays; and at each corner of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star. The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in times of peace, and with the red field on top in times of war. Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ... This is an incomplete list of names used for specific flags, either as officially designated titles or traditional nicknames. ... The design and description of flags typically uses specialised flag terminology with precise and technical meanings, and is hence a form of jargon. ... The Dannebrog, national flag of Denmark, is the oldest state flag still in use. ... Image File history File links FIAV_111111. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (March 22, 1869 – February 6, 1964) was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The design and description of flags typically uses specialised flag terminology with precise and technical meanings, and is hence a form of jargon. ... The Dannebrog, national flag of Denmark, is the oldest state flag still in use. ... Image File history File links FIAV_111111. ... Elpidio Rivera Quirino (November 16, 1890 – February 29, 1956) was the sixth President of the Philippines. ... Bandila (Flag in Tagalog/Filipino) is the late-night national newscast of ABS-CBN. It replaced ABS-CBN Insider and returned Korina Sanchez back to newscasting after nearly two years since she left TV Patrol. ... The Dannebrog, national flag of Denmark, is the oldest state flag still in use. ...

The flag was first conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo. The first flag was sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela de Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, a niece of José Rizal, the Philippines' national hero. Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (March 22, 1869 – February 6, 1964) was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. ... For places, institutions and objects named after this person, see Rizal (disambiguation). ...

[edit] Design

[edit] Construction

The flag is horizontally divided into two fundamental colors, royal blue and scarlet red, with a white equilateral triangle based at the hoist side. At the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays, and at each corner of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star. The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in time of peace, and with the red field on top in time of war. Royal blue is a lighter shade of blue. ... Scarlet (from the Persian saqirlat or Latin astacus, crayfish) is a red color with a hue that is somewhat toward the orange. ... For alternate meanings, such as the musical instrument, see triangle (disambiguation). ...

The flag's length is twice its width, which translates into an aspect ratio of 1:2. The sides of the white triangle are equal to the width of the flag. Each star is oriented such that it points towards the tip of the vertex at which it is located.^[1] The aspect ratio of a two-dimensional shape is the ratio of its longer dimension to its shorter dimension. ...

Construction sheet of the Philippine flag

The flag's colors are specified by Republic Act 8491 in terms of their cable number in the system developed by the Color Association of the United States.^[1][2] The official colors and their approximations in other color spaces are listed below:^[3] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 440 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 550 pixel, file size: 15 KB, MIME type: image/png) Made by Mike Gonzalez (User:TheCoffee) based on the construction sheet from vexilla-mundi. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 440 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 550 pixel, file size: 15 KB, MIME type: image/png) Made by Mike Gonzalez (User:TheCoffee) based on the construction sheet from vexilla-mundi. ... Republic Acts are laws in the Philippines, created by the Congress and signed by the president. ... The Color Association of the United States (CAUS) is an independent color forecasting and consulting service to the business community. ... A comparison of different color spaces. ...

The Philippine flag is unique in that it can indicate a state of war. When the red field is displayed on top (or the left hand side of the observer when the flag is displayed vertically), it means that the Philippines is at war.^[1] The Color Association of the United States (CAUS) is an independent color forecasting and consulting service to the business community. ... For the record label, see Pantone Music. ... REDIRECT RGB color model ... Cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black) CMYK (or sometimes YMCK) is a subtractive color model used in color printing. ... For other uses, see War (disambiguation). ...

[edit] Symbolism

Detail of the sun

According to official sources, the white triangle stands for equality and fraternity; the blue field for peace, truth and justice; and the red field for patriotism and valor.^[4] The eight primary rays of the sun represent the first eight provinces (Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac) that sought independence from Spain and were placed under martial law by the Spaniards at the start of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.^[5] The three stars represent the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.^[5] Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines_-_cropped_sun. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines_-_cropped_sun. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bulacan Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Malolos City Founded: 1572 Population: 2000 census—2,234,088 (4th largest) Density—851 per km² (5th highest) Area: 2,625. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Cavite Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Trece Martires City† Founded: March 10, 1917 Population: 2000 census—2,163,161 (5th largest) Density—1,590 per km² (Highest) Area: 1,297. ... Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban... Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Pampanga Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: City of San Fernando Founded: December 11, 1571 Population: 2000 census—1,882,730 (10th largest) Density—863 per km² (4th highest) Area: 2,180. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Tarlac Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Tarlac City Founded: 1872 Population: 2000 census—1,068,783 (23rd largest) Density—350 per km² (14th highest) Area: 3,053. ... Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ... Map of the Philippines showing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Visayas is one of the three island groupings in the Philippines along with Luzon and Mindanao. ... Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. ...

However, the symbolism given in the 1898 Proclamation of Philippine Independence differs from the current official explanation. It says that the white triangle signifies the emblem of the Katipunan, the secret society that opposed Spanish rule. It says the flag's colors commemorate the flag of the United States as a manifestation of gratitude for American protection against the Spanish during the Philippine Revolution. It also says that one of the three stars represents the island of Panay, rather than the entire Visayas.^[6] It has been suggested that Independence Day (Philippines) be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the Philippine revolutionary organization. ... Union Jack. ... Combatants Filipino independence movement Spanish Empire Commanders Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines Strength 80,000 soldiers unknown Casualties unknown unknown The Philippine Revolution (1896—1898) was an armed conflict between the Spanish colonial regime and the Katipunan, which sought Philippine independence from Spain. ... Panay is an island in the Philippines located in the Visayas. ... Map of the Philippines showing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Visayas is one of the three island groupings in the Philippines along with Luzon and Mindanao. ...

[edit] History

[edit] Historical flags

See also: Flags of the Philippine Revolution

It has been common since the 1960s to trace the development of the Philippine flag to the various war standards of the individual leaders of the Katipunan, a pseudo-masonic revolutionary movement that opposed Spanish rule in the Philippines in the Philippine Revolution.^[7] However, while some symbols common to the Katipunan flags would be adopted into the iconography of the Revolution, it is inconclusive whether these war standards can be considered precursors to the present Philippine flag.^[7] During the Philippine Revolution, various flags were used by the Katipunan secret society and its various factions, and later, after the Katipunan had been dissolved, the Philippine Army and its Civil Government. ... This article is about the Philippine revolutionary organization. ... “Freemasons” redirects here. ... Combatants Filipino independence movement Spanish Empire Commanders Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines Strength 80,000 soldiers unknown Casualties unknown unknown The Philippine Revolution (1896—1898) was an armed conflict between the Spanish colonial regime and the Katipunan, which sought Philippine independence from Spain. ...

The first flag of the Katipunan. Flag of the Philippine Revolution: Flag of the Katipunan featuring the societys acronym KKK in white in a line in the middle of a field of red. ...

Flag of the Magdiwang faction. Image File history File links Magdiwang_banner. ...

Flag of the Magdalo faction. Flag of the Philippine Revolution: Flag of the Magdalo faction of the Katipunan. ...

The flag adopted by the Katipunan in 1897. Image File history File links 1st version of the Official flag of the Philippines. ...

The first flag of the Katipunan was a red rectangular flag with a horizontal alignment of three white Ks (an acronym for the Katipunan's full name, Kataastaasang, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan). The flag's red field symbolized blood, as members of the Katipunan signed their membership papers in their own blood.^[7]

The various leaders of the Katipunan, such as Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, and Gregorio del Pilar, also had individual war standards. During the course of the revolution, a split developed in the Cavite branch of the organization and two factions emerged: the Magdiwang faction and the Magdalo faction, with each adopting a flag. Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro (November 30, 1863 – May 10, 1897) was one of the chief leaders of the revolution of the Philippines against Spanish colonial rule, the first revolution in Asia against European colonial rule. ... Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (March 22, 1869 – February 6, 1964) was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. ... Gregorio del Pilar c. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Cavite Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Trece Martires City† Founded: March 10, 1917 Population: 2000 census—2,163,161 (5th largest) Density—1,590 per km² (Highest) Area: 1,297. ...

The Katipunan adopted a new flag in 1887 during an assembly at Naic, Cavite. This new flag was red and depicted a white sun with a face. The sun had eight rays, representing the eight provinces that Spain had placed under martial law. Naic is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

[edit] Current design

Flag of the Philippines at the Philippine International Convention Center

The modern design of the Philippine flag was conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo during his exile in Hong Kong in 1897. The first flag was sewn by Doña Marcela Marino de Agoncillo with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad (a niece of reformist leader José Rizal). It was displayed in battle on May 28, 1898. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1200 × 900 pixel, file size: 359 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1200 × 900 pixel, file size: 359 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) is the most modern convention center the Philippines can offer to the world. ... Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (March 22, 1869 – February 6, 1964) was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. ... For places, institutions and objects named after this person, see Rizal (disambiguation). ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

The flag was formally unfurled during the proclamation of independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite.^[4] Its original symbolism was enumerated in the text of the proclamation, which makes reference to an attached drawing, though no record of the drawing has surfaced.^[7] The original design of the flag adopted a mythical sun with a face, a symbol common to several former Spanish colonies. The particular shade of blue of the original flag has been a source of controversy. Based on anecdotal evidence and the few surviving flags from the era, historians argue that the colors of the original flag were the same blue and red as found on the flag of Cuba.^[7] The Philippine Declaration of Independence occurred on June 12, 1898 in the Philippines where Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo (later to become the Philippines first Republican President) proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain after the latter was defeated at... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Kawit (formerly Cavite El Viejo) is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. ... Flag ratio: 1:2 The flag of Cuba was adopted on May 20, 1902. ...

The flag of Cuba influenced the design of the flag of the Philippines as Cuba's revolution against Spain inspired, to some degree, the Philippine Revolution. Flag ratio: 1:2 The flag of Cuba was adopted on May 20, 1902. ... Combatants Filipino independence movement Spanish Empire Commanders Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines Strength 80,000 soldiers unknown Casualties unknown unknown The Philippine Revolution (1896—1898) was an armed conflict between the Spanish colonial regime and the Katipunan, which sought Philippine independence from Spain. ...

Hostilities broke out between the Philippines and the United States in 1899. The flag was first flown with the red field up on February 4, 1899 to show that a state of war existed. Aguinaldo was captured by the Americans two years later, and swore allegiance to the United States. is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

With the defeat of the Philippine Republic, the Philippines was placed under American colonial rule and the display of the Philippine flag was declared illegal by the Sedition Act of 1907. This law was repealed on October 30, 1919.^[7] With the legalization of the Philippine flag, the cloth available in most stores was the red and blue of the flag of the United States, so the flag from 1919 onwards adopted the navy blue color. The Philippine Legislature passed Act. No 2928 on March 26, 1920, which legally adopted the Philippine flag as the official flag of the Philippine Islands. Up until the eve of World War II, Flag Day was celebrated on annually on October 30, commemorating the date the ban on the flag was lifted. is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Union Jack. ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives Senate President Manuel Villar, Nacionalista since 2006 House Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

The Commonwealth of the Philippines was inaugurated in 1935. On March 25, 1936, President Manuel L. Quezon issued Executive Order No. 23 which provided for the technical description and specifications of the flag.^[7] Among the provisions of the order was the definition of the triangle at the hoist as an equilateral triangle, the definition of the aspect ratio at 1:2, the precise angles of the stars, the geometric and aesthetic design of the sun, and the formal elimination of the mythical face on the sun. These specifications have remained unchanged and in effect to the present. The exact shades of colors, however, were not precisely defined. In 1941, Flag Day was officially moved to June 12, commemorating the date that Philippine independence was proclaimed in 1898. Anthem Lupang Hinirang Location of the Philippines in Asia Capital Manila ¹ Language(s) Pilipino, English, Spanish Government Republic President  - 1935-1944 Manuel L. Quezon  - 1944-1946 Sergio Osmeña  - 1946 Manuel Roxas Vice President  - 1935-1944 Sergio Osmeña  - 1946 Elpidio Quirino Historical era American colonization  - Philippine Independence Act March... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina (b. ... For alternate meanings, such as the musical instrument, see triangle (disambiguation). ...

The flag was once again banned with the invasion and occupation of the Philippines beginning December 1941, to be hoisted again with the establishment of the Japanese-sponsored Second Republic of the Philippines. In ceremonies held in October 1943, Emilio Aguinaldo hoisted the flag with the original Cuban blue and red colors restored. The flag was initially flown with the blue stripe up, until President Jose P. Laurel proclaimed the existence of a state of war with the Allied Powers in 1944. The Commonwealth government-in-exile in Washington DC continued to use the flag with the American colors, and had flown it with the red stripe up since the initial invasion of the Japanese. With the return of American forces and the liberation of the Philippines in 1944, the flag with the American colors was restored, and it was this flag that was hoisted upon the granting of Philippine independence from the United States on July 4, 1946. PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES Jose P. Laurel José Paciano Laurel y García (March 9, 1891 - November 6, 1959) was the president of the Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines from 1943 to 1945. ... In general, allies are people or groups that have joined an alliance and are working together to achieve some common purpose. ... Flag Seal Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location Location of Washington, D.C., with regard to the surrounding states of Maryland and Virginia. ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

A specification of color was adopted by the National Historical Institute in the 1955, with the colors of the American flag. In 1985, President Ferdinand Marcos ordered the colors of the flag restored to the original blue and red of the Cuban flag. However, this act was reversed after the 1986 EDSA Revolution removed Marcos from power. Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was President of the Philippines from 1966 to 1986. ... “People Power” redirects here. ...

For the 1998 centennial of the proclamation of Philippine independence, the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491) was passed, changing the shade of blue to royal blue. Republic Acts are laws in the Philippines, created by the Congress and signed by the president. ... Royal blue is a lighter shade of blue. ...

[edit] Flags used

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Flag used from 1919 to 1981, and from 1986 to 1998. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...	Flag used from 1981 to 1986. Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines_(light_blue). ...	Flag used from 1998 to present. Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ...

[edit] Usage

Section 10 of RA 8491 states that when the flag is displayed on a wall, the blue is to the observers' left.^[1]

Republic Act 8491 specifies detailed usage guidelines for the display of the Philippine flag.^[1] Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines_(vertical_display). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines_(vertical_display). ...

[edit] Flag protocol

The flag should be displayed in all government buildings, official residences, public plazas, and schools every day throughout the year. The days from May 28 (National Flag Day) to June 12 (Independence Day) are designated as flag days, during which all government offices, business establishments, and private homes are also encouraged to display the flag. // An official residence is the residence at which heads of state, heads of government, gubernatorial or other senior figures officially reside. ... Plaza is a Spanish word related to field which describes an open urban public space, such as a city square. ...

By law, the Philippine flag must be permanently hoisted and illuminated at night at the following locations:

• Malacañan Palace
• Congress of the Philippines
• Supreme Court of the Philippines
• Rizal Park
• Aguinaldo Shrine
• Barasoain Church
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Musoleo de los Veteranos dela Revolucion
• All international ports of entry
• All other places as may be designated by the National Historical Institute.

Image:Malacanang palace. ... Philippine Congress Session Hall The legislative power is vested in Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Other countries Politics Portal      The Supreme Court of the Philippines (Filipino: Kataas-taasang Hukuman ng Pilipinas) is the... the national monument to Dr. Jose Rizal editted by Princess Mae Ann Rizal Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... The Aguinaldo Shrine is a national shrine of the Philippines, located in Kawit, Cavite. ... Reverse side of the 10-peso bill with the Church at the left side The Barasoain Church is a Roman Catholic church in Malolos City, Bulacan. ... Libingan ng mga Bayani (Cemetery of the Heroes) is a cemetery in Taguig, Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... A port of entry is a place where one may lawfully enter a country. ...

[edit] Half-mast

The flag of the Philippines flown at half-mast in front of the Rizal Provincial Capitol Building.

The flag may be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning.^[1] Upon the official announcement of the death of the President or a former President, the flag should be flown at half-mast for ten days. The flash should be flown at half-mast for seven days following the death of the Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 1. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... Flag Flying Half-Staff over the White House Half-mast, or half-staff, describes the act of flying a flag approximately halfway up a flagpole (though anywhere from one-third to two-thirds of the way up the flagpole is acceptable). ... The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines. ... Seal of the Vice President of the Philippines The Vice President of the Philippines is the second highest executive official of the Philippine government. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Other countries Politics Portal      The Chief Justice of the Philippines presides over the Supreme Court of the... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice: Reynato Puno Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1986 | 1984 1981 | 1978 | 1969 | 1965 1961 | 1957 | 1953 | 1949 1946 | 1941 | 1935 Foreign relations Human rights Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal      The President of the Senate of the Philippines is the presiding... Jose de Venecia is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives The Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the lower house of Congress, the House of Representatives. ...

The flag may also be required to fly at half-mast upon the death of other persons to be determined by the National Historical Institute, for a period less than seven 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 National Historical Institute.

When flown at half-mast, the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for a moment then lowered to the half-mast position. It should be raised to the peak again before it is lowered for the day.

The flag may also be used to cover the caskets of the dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and outstanding civilians as determined by the local government. In such cases, the flag must be placed such that the white triangle is at the head and the blue portion covers the right side of the casket. The flag should not be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground, but should be solemnly folded and handed to the heirs of the deceased.

[edit] Prohibited acts

It is prohibited to deface or ridicule the flag, to dip the flag as a compliment or salute, or to add additional marks of any nature on the flag. It may not be used as a drapery, festoon, tablecloth, as a covering for objects, or as part as a costume or uniform.

Several commercial uses of the flag are prohibited, including using the flag as a trademark or for commercial labels or designs. It is forbidden to use the image of the flag on merchandise, or in any advertisement. It also may not be used as a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles;

The flag may not be displayed horizontally face-up, or under any painting, picture or platform. It may not be displayed in "places of frivolity", defined in the Flag Code as marked by "boisterous merriment or recreation".

[edit] Pledge

Main article: Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine flag should be recited while standing with the right hand with palm open raised shoulder high. Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making such pledge are permitted to excuse themselves, but should nonetheless show full respect when the pledge is being rendered by standing at attention.^[1] The Flag of the Philippines The Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas (English: Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag) is the pledge to the flag of the Philippines. ...

The law makes no statement of what language the pledge must be recited in, but the pledge is written (and therefore recited) in Filipino.

[edit] See also

• Flags of the Philippine provinces
• Naval Jack of the Philippines

Flag of the Philippines Most of the flags of the provinces of the Philippines are in 1:2 ratio with the provincial seal/coat-of-arms on a field of single color, although a few have designs differing from that standard. ... Naval Jack of the Philippines The naval jack of the Philippines is a maritime flag representing Philippine nationality flown on the jackstaff in the bow of its vessels. ...

[edit] References

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[edit] External links

• The Official Website of the Republic of the Philippines
• Philippines at Flags of the World

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