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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE RULES ON THE PROPER USE AND DISPLAY OF OUR 
NATIONAL SYMBOLS AND THE RENDITION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE "FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES", AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Our Constitution mandates every citizen's obligation to love the country. 
Nationhood requires that its citizens agree on forms of expression that symbolize the 
respect, patriotism and love for this country.
Every nation articulates itself through these symbols, rites or ceremonies. Our 
national symbols, such as the national flag, the anthem, motto, coat-of-arms, and 
other heraldic items and devices not only link our collective consciousness to a history, 
but also as a reminder of how we, as a nation, must continuously strive for justice, 
equality, and freedom, which these symbols signify. Thus, the respect accorded the 
use of these symbols form the base of good citizenship and must be reiterated and 
strengthened.
The amendment of Republic Act No. 8491, or the law that prescribes the Code 
of the heraldic items and devices in the Philippines, Is intended to invigorate love of 
country and underscore the importance of complying with standard expressions of 
respect for our national symbols.
The intended amendment is focused on distilling the law by polishing the 
conceptual outline of the law; amending certain provisions for clarity, and updating 
the law in the light of contemporary changes In attitudes and idioms.


More importantly, the proposed amendments are necessary and timely In the 
light of practical Issues with respect to the singing of the national anthem and the 
proper display of the flag that have arisen since Its implementation in 1998.
For these reasons, the passage of the bill is earnestly requested.
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO^


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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE RULES ON THE PROPER USE AND DISPLAY OF OUR 
NATIONAL SYMBOLS AND THE RENDITION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE "FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES", AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Sections 2 to 54 of Republic Act No. 8491 are hereby amended as
follows:
"SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy - IT IS HEREBY DECLARED 
THE POLICY OF THE STATE THAT [R]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.
'SEC. 3. Definition of Terms - Whenever used In this Act, the
term:


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"[(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]
"(A) 'ADVERTISEMENT OR INFOMERCIAL' SHALL MEAN 
ADVERTISEMENT OR ANY INFORMATION MATERIAL IN 
PRINT, RADIO, TELEVISION, CINEMA, VIDEO AND THE LIKE, 
OUTDOOR AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA, SEEKING TO PROMOTE 
INDIVIDUALS, ENTITIES, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FOR 
COMMERCIAL, POLITICAL PURPOSES OR INFORMATION 
CAMPAIGNS;
"(B) 'DISPLAY' SHALL REFER TO THE MANNER IN 
WHICH THE FLAG IS PUBLICLY PRESENTED AND VENERATED.
"[(b)](C) 'Festoon' shall mean to hang In a curved shape 
between two points as a decoration, CURTAIN, DRAPE, ETC.;
"[(c ](D) 'Flag' shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless 
stated otherwise;
"[(d)] (E) '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 insignias)]
"(F) 'GOVERNMENT ENTITIES' SHALL MEAN ALL 
BRANCHES OF THE GOVERNMENT, THEIR BUREAUS AND 
ATTACHED AGENCIES, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES, LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT OFFICES, GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND/OR 
CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS, GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL 
INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND THE 
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES INCLUDING ITS BASIC 
COMPONENT UNITS;


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"[(0](G) 'Half-Mast7 shall mean lowering the flag to one-half 
the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. IF THE FLAG 
IS DISPLAYED IN A HANGING POSITION OR USED IN A 
PARADE AS A SIGN OF MOURNING, HALF-MAST SHALL 
MEAN PLACING A BLACK RIBBON ON THE BLUE FIELD 
HOIST SIDE;
"(H) 'HALYARD' SHALL MEAN THE LONG ROPE WHERE 
THE FLAG FASTENS AND WHICH RUNS UP THE LENGTH OF 
THE FLAGPOLE;
"(I) 'HANGING POSITION' SHALL MEAN THE WHITE 
FIELD SHALL BE ON TOP, THE BLUE FIELD SHALL BE TO THE 
RIGHT (LEFT OF THE OBSERVER) IN TIME OF PEACE; THE 
WHITE FIELD SHALL BE ON TOP, AND THE RED FIELD TO THE 
RIGHT (LEFT OF THE OBSERVER) IN TIME OF WAR;
"(3) 'HERALDIC ITEMS/HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES' 
SHALL MEAN COAT-OF-ARMS, SEALS, LOGOS, INSIGNIAS, 
BADGES, FLASHES, PATCHES, ORDERS AND DECORATIONS, 
MEDALS, STARS, CITATIONS, LAPEL PINS, TROPHIES, DRY, 
WAX OR WET SEALS, AND IMPRINTS ON LETTERHEADS, 
ENVELOPES AND CARDS;
"[(9)](K) 'Hoist7 shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff 
or the canvass to which the halyard is attached;
"[(h)](L) 'Inclement Weather7 shall mean [that a typhoon signal 
is raised in the locality] A WEATHER CONDITION SUCH AS RAIN 
OR STRONG WIND THAT WILL BE UNFAVORABLE FOR THE 
RAISING OF THE FLAG SINCE IT WILL LESSEN THE DIGNITY 
THAT SHOULD BE ACCORDED TO THE FLAG;
"[(0](M) 'National Anthem7 shall mean the Philippine National 
Anthem, ENTITLED "LUPANG HINIRANG";


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(N) 'NHCP' SHALL MEAN THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL 
COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES;
"[(j)](0) 'Official Residences' shall mean Malacanang, and 
other government-owned structures where the President resides, 
[and other structures occupied by] the Philippine Consulates or 
Embassies abroad, AND OTHER STRUCTURES OCCUPIED BY 
NATIONAL AND LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS;
"[(k)](P) 'Places of Frivolity' shall mean places of hilarity 
marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation; [and]
"[(I) 'Institute' shall mean the National Historical Institute.];
"(Q) 'PHILIPPINE SUN' SHALL MEAN THE GOLDEN 
SUNBURST WITH EIGHT EQUALLY SPACED RAYS DISPLAYED 
IN THE FLAG. EACH RAY HAVING ONE MAJOR BEAM, TWICE 
AS BROAD AS THE TWO MINOR BEAMS ON EITHER SIDE;
"(R) 'SYMBOL' SHALL MEAN ANY CONVENTIONAL SIGN 
WHICH REVEALS MAN'S ACHIEVEMENT AND HEROISM 
USUALLY SHOWN OR DISPLAYED IN MEDALS, CITATIONS, 
ORDERS, AND DECORATIONS OR IDENTIFICATION OR 
AUTHORITY SUCH AS COAT- OF-ARMS, 
LOGOS AND
INSIGNIAS;
"(S) 'UNIFORMED SERVICE' SHALL MEAN ALL 
BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
THOSE OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, BUREAU OF 
JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY, BUREAU OF FIRE 
PROTECTION, BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION, BUREAU OF 
CUSTOMS, PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD, AND OF OTHER 
AGENCIES USING RANK INSIGNIA;


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"(T) 'VEXILLARY ITEMS' SHALL MEAN NATIONAL, 
LOCAL, HOUSE FLAGS, OR ADMINISTRATIVE, 
INSTITUTIONAL, CORPORATE, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL 
BANNERS; AND
"(U) '100 TO 120 METRONOME' SHALL MEAN THE 
REGULATED AURAL, VISUAL OR TACTILE PULSE TO 
ESTABLISH A STEADY TEMPO IN THE RENDITION OF THE 
NATIONAL ANTHEM."
CHAPTER I 
THE NATIONAL FLAG 
[A. Design of the National Flag]
"SEC. 4. DESIGN OF THE NATIONAL FLAG- 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."
[B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag]
"SEC. 5. HOISTING AND DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL
FLAG.-lhe flag shall be HOISTED OR displayed in all public 
buildings, official residences, public plazas, and institutions of 
learning everyday throughout the year."
"SEC. 6. WHERE FLAG SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY 
DISPLA YED - The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night 
throughout the year. In front of the following: [at] (A) Malacahang 
Palace; [the] (B) SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES BUILDING; 
[Congress of the Philippines] (C) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
building; (D) Supreme Court building; [the] (E) Rizal Monument in 
Luneta, CITY OF Manila; (F) Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite; (G) 
Barasoain Shrine In Malolos, Bulacan; [the] (H) Tomb of the Unknown 
Soldier, Libingan ng mga Bayani IN TAGUIG CITY, METRO
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MANILA; (1) ALL MEMORIALS DEDICATED TO THE VETERANS 
OF THE MILITARY; (3) Mausoleo de bs Veteranos de la Revobcion 
IN THE NORTH CEMETERY, CITY OF MANILA; (K) 
MARCELA AGONCILLO HISTORICAL LANDMARK IN 
TAAL, BATANGAS; (L) PINAGLABANAN HISTORICAL 
LANDMARK IN SAN JUAN CITY, METRO MANILA; (M) all 
International Ports of Entry and (N) all other places as may be 
SUBSEQUENTLY designated AND MARKED by the [Institute] 
NHCP.
"The flag, ON THE ABOVE-STATED PLACES, shall be 
properly
Illuminated at night."
"SEC. 7. DISPLAY OF FLAG IN PRIVATE BUILDINGS AND 
OFFICES. - The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and 
residences or raised [in the 
open on 
flag-staffs] ON
FLAGPOLES in front of said buildings [every 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); and December 30 (Rizal Day); and 
December 30 (Rizal Day); on such other days as may be declared by 
the President and/or the local chief executives] DURING FLAG 
DAYS, AS PROVIDED IN SEC. 25 OF THIS ACT.
"The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in private 
buildings or offices or raised [in the open on flag-staffs] ON 
FLAGPOLES in front of private buildings: Provided, That [they] THE
OCCUPANTS OF THE SAID BUILDING SHALL observe flag-raising 
ceremonies in accordance with the IMPLEMENTING rules and 
regulations (IRR) to be issued by the [Office of the President]
NHCP."
[SEC. 8. All government agencies and instrumentalities, and 
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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.]
"SEC. [9] 8. DISPLA Y OF FLAG ON SEA FA RING VESSELS. -
The flag shall be flown on [merchant ships] ALL SEAFARING 
VESSELS of Philippine registry [of more than one thousand (1000) 
gross tons and on all naval vessels].
"On board [naval] SEAFARING 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.
"SEC. [10] 9. THE BLUE, RED AND WHITE FIELDS OF THE 
FLAG - The flag, if [flown from a flagpole] HOISTED 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 WHITE FIELD SHALL BE ON 
TOP, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in time of 
peace, and the WHITE FIELD SHALL BE ON TOP, and the red field 
to the right (left of the observer) in time of war."
top.]
[The flagpole staff must be straight and slightly tapering at the
"SEC. [11]10. FLAGPOLE IN THE OPEN FIELD. - If planted 
on the ground, the flagpole shall be at a prominent place and 
shall be of such height as would give the flag the commanding position 
in relation to the buildings in the vicinity. THE FLAGPOLE STAFF 
MUST BE STRAIGHT AND SLIGHTLY TAPERING AT THE TOP.
"If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof 
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"If on stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be 
at the left OF THE OBSERVER (facing the stage) or left of the office 
upon entering.
SEC. [12]11. THE PHILIPPINE FLAG WHEN FLOWN 
WITH ANOTHER FLAG. - 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 TO THE LEFT OF THE OBSERVER AND 
hoisted first and lowered last.
"If the other flag is not a national flag, it may be flown 
DURING SPECIAL OCCASIONS in the same [lineyard] HALYARD 
as the Philippine flag but below the latter and it cannot be of greater 
size than the Philippine flag.
"SEC. [13] 12. THE PHILIPPINE FLAG WHEN DISPLAYED 
WITH ANOTHER FLAG. - When displayed with another flag, 
the Philippine flag shall be on the right of the other flag (LEFT OF 
THE OBSERVER). If there is a line of other flags, the Philippine flag 
shall be [in the middle of the line] AT THE LEFTMOST OF THE 
OBSERVER.
"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.
"ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE 
PHILIPPINE FLAG SHALL BE CONTAINED IN THE IRR TO BE 
ISSUED BY THE NHCP PURSUANT TO THE COMMON 
PROVISIONS STATED IN THIS ACT."
"SEC. [14] 
13. PROPER USE, DISPOSAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF WORN-OUT FLAG. - THE FLAG SHALL BE 
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INSTITUTION/OFFICE WHEN IT BEGINS TO SHOW SIGNS OF 
WEAR AND TEAR.
[A] THE flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be 
thrown away. It shall be TURNED OVER TO THE APPROPRIATE 
BOY SCOUTS OR GIRL SCOUTS LOCAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE 
FOUND IN THE NEAREST SCHOOL WHO SHALL CONDUCT 
PROPER DISPOSAL RITES ON THE WORN-OUT FLAG/S 
[solemnly burned] to avoid misuse or desecration. [The flag shall be 
replaced Immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear.]
"THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL OF THE WORN-OUT FLAG 
SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES TO BE ISSUED 
BY THE NHCP."
"FLAGS WHICH ARE OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, 
WHETHER LOCAL OR NATIONAL, SHALL BE PRESERVED OR 
KEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES ON CONSERVATION 
AND PRESERVATION OF THE NHCP."
"SEC. [15] 14. APPROPRIATE TIME FOR FLAG RAISING 
AND LOWERING. -The flag shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at 
sunset. It shall be on the mast at the start of official office hours, AND 
shall remain flying throughout the day.
"SEC. [16] 15. MANNER OF DISPLAYING THE FLAG. -The 
flag may be displayed:
"(a) Inside or outside a building or on stationary OR MOVABLE 
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 the flagpole, which shall be at a prominent 
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"(c ) From a staff projecting upward from the window sill, 
canopy, balcony or fagade of a building;
"(d) In a suspended position from a rope extending from a 
building OR LAM POST to A 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]
DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. If already raised PRIOR TO 
INCLEMENT WEATHER, the flag shall not be lowered."
"SEC. [17]16. MANNER OF HOISTING THE FLAG. -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]
"SEC. [18] 17. FLAG CEREMONY IN PUBLIC OFFICES AND 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. - 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] AND MANDATORY singing of the 
Philippine National Anthem."
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[SEC. 19. The Office of the President upon the recommendation 
of the Institute shall issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct 
of flag ceremony.]
"SEC. [20] 18, DIGNITY IN THE OBSERVANCE OF FLAG 
CEREMONY. -The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic 
gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing 
[or] AND MANDATORY singing of the NATIONAL anthem in Its 
original Filipino lyrics and march tempo."
"SEC. [21] 19, FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY. - During the 
flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand in formation facing the 
flag. PROPER ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE MADE PRIOR TO THE 
SINGING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. 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 place 
their right palms over their chests, those with hats shall uncover, while 
those in military, scouting, security guard, and citizens in military 
training uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations, 
which salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.
"The assembly shall sing the Philippine [n]National [aJAnthem, 
accompanied by a band, if 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."
"SEC. [22] 20, FLAG-LOWERING CEREMONY. - 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 
NATIONAL anthem. Those in the assembly shall observe the same 
deportment or shall observe the same behavior as for the flag-raising 
ceremony."
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[D. Half Mast]
"SEC. [23] 21. FLAG IN HALF-MAST. - The flag shall be 
flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all the buildings and 
places [where it is displayed, as provided for in this Act] WHERE THE 
DECEASED WAS HOLDING OFFICE, on the day of official 
announcement of the death of any of the following officials:
"(a) The President or a former President, THE FLAG SHALL BE
FLOWN AT HALF-MAST for ten (10) days;
"(b) The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the 
Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, THE FLAG 
SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF-MAST for seven (7) days; and
"(c ) [Other persons to be determined by the Institute,] THE
INCUMBENT MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COURT, THE 
CABINET, THE SENATE OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 
AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE 
NHCP, THE FLAG SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF-MAST 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."
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[E. Casket]
"SEC. [24]22. FLAG OVER THE CASKET. - 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 [.]; PROVIDED, THAT IN 
AN OPEN CASKET, TO VIEW THE CORPSE, THE NATIONAL 
FLAG SHALL BE FOLDED AND PLACED OVER IT. 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]
"SEC. [25]23. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. - The following 
shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag:
uAko ay PHipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa 
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas 
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag 
Na may dangai, katarungan at kaiayaan 
Na pinakikiios ng sambayanang 
Maka-Diyos 
Maka-tao 
Makakaiikasan at 
Makabansa
"[Such pledge] THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE 
PHILIPPINE FLAG shall 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 must, 
nonetheless, show full respect when the pledge is being rendered by 
standing at attention."
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"SEC. 24. OATH OF PATRIOTISM, - THE FOLLOWING 
SHALL BE THE OATH OF PATRIOTISM TO THE PHILIPPINES 
WHICH SHALL BE RECITED BY STUDENTS IN ALL LEVELS IN 
ADDITION TO THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE 
PHILIPPINE FLAG:
INIIBIG KO ANG PILIPINAS.
ITO ANG AKING LUPANG SINILANGAN.
ITO ANG TAHANAN NG AKING LAHI.
AKO'Y KANYANG KINUKUPKOP AT TINUTULUNGAN 
UPANG MAGING MALAKAS, MALIGAYA, AT 
KAPAKIPAKINABANG.
BILANG GANTI, DIRINGGIN KO ANG PAYO NG AKING MGA
MAGULANG.
SUSUNDIN KO ANG MGA TUNTUNIN NG AKING PAARALAN.
TUTUPARIN KO ANG MGA TUNGKULIN NG ISANG 
MAMAMAYANG MAKABAYAN AT MASUNURIN SA BATAS. 
PAGLILINGKURAN KO ANG AKING BAYAN 
NANG WALANG PAG-IIMBOT 
AT NANG BUONG KATAPATAN.
SISIKAPIN KONG MAGING ISANG TUNAY NA PILIPINO,
SA ISIP, SA SALITA, AT SA GAWA.
THE OATH OF PATRIOTISM SHALL BE RECITED WHILE 
STANDING WITH THE RIGHT HAND WITH THE PALM OPEN 
RAISED SHOULDER HIGH. IT SHALL BE RECITED IN ALL 
BASIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AFTER THE SINGING OF 
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. INDIVIDUALS WHOSE FAITH OR 
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS PROHIBIT THEM FROM MAKING SUCH 
OATH MUST, NONETHELESS, SHOW FULL RESPECT WHEN THE 
OATH IS BEING RENDERED BY STANDING AT ATTENTION."
[G. Flag Days]
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"SEC. [26] 25. FLAG DAYS. - The period from May 28
(NATIONAL FLAG DAY) to June 12 (INDEPENDENCE DAY) 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] OBLIGATED to display the flag: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, 
THAT THE FLAG SHALL BE DISPLAYED IN PRIVATE 
BUILDINGS AND RESIDENCES OR RAISED ON FLAGPOLES IN 
FRONT OF SAID BUILDINGS EVERY APRIL 9 {ARAW NG 
KAGITINGAN); MAY 1 {LABOR DA Y); MAY 28 (NATIONAL FLAG 
DAY) TO JUNE 12 (INDEPENDENCE DAY); LAST SUNDAY OF 
AUGUST (NATIONAL HEROES DAY); NOVEMBER 30 
(BONIFACIO DAY); MAD DECEMBER 30 {RIZAL DAY); MAD ON 
SUCH OTHER DAYS AS MAY BE DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT 
AND/OR LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES."
"SEC. 26. OBSERVANCE OF FLAG DAYS. - ALL 
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES, AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, GOVERNMENT-OWNED 
AND/OR CONTROLLED 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 
CELEBRATION A SUCCESS."
[H Specifications of the National Flag]
"SEC. 27. FLAG PROPORTIONS. - The flag shall have the 
following proportions. The width of the flag, ONE (1); the length of 
the flag, TWO (2); and the sides of the white triangle, ONE (1)."
"SEC. 28. FLAG TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. - The
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"The blue color shall bear Cable No. 80173; the white color, 
Cable No. 80001; the red color, Cable No. 80108; and the golden 
yellow, Cable No. 80068."
"SEC. 29. STANDARDS FOR FLAG REQUISITION. - 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 design, color, 
craftsmanship and material requirements of the [G] Government;
"(b) All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers 
offered for purchase for government use shall be evaluated as to 
design, color and craftsmanship specifications by the [Institute] 
NHCP, 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] NHCP 
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, 
conform to government requirements as to quality of the material. The 
samples shall be sent annually to the ITDI/PTRI by the manufacturer. 
The laboratory test results shall be submitted by the said office to the 
[Institute] NHCP."
"SEC. 30. FLAG PURCHASE INSPECTION. - All deliveries of 
the flags requisitioned by the government shall be inspected by the 
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Audit (COA) using the flag stamped approved by the [Institute] NHCP 
as reference."
"[SEC. 31.] In carrying out [its] THE ABOVE responsibilities 
[under Section 4 hereof,] the [Institute] NHCP, COA, AND the 
ITDI/PTRI shall prepare guidelines to be approved by [the Office of 
the President] ALL THE PARTIES CONCERNED."
"SEC. [32]31. STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 
REQUIREMENTS. - 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."
"SEC. [33]32. FLAG REQUISITION BUDGET. - 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.
FURTHERMORE, ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS ARE 
DIRECTED TO ALLOCATE APPROPRIATE SUMS FOR A FLAG 
CODE PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE 
PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE 
FLAG CODE."
[I. Prohibited Acts]
"SEC. [34]33. PROHIBITED ACTS. - It shall be prohibited:
"(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], ANTHEM, SEAL, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS, 
AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES;
"(b) To dip the flag to any person or object by way of 
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"(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] DRAPERY in the hood, side, back and 
top of motor vehicles; ALL CLOTH FLAGS SHOULD BE 
DISPLAYED FREELY WAVING IN THE AIR;
"(4) As a staff or whip;
"(5) AS COVERING (F) For unveiling OF monuments or 
statues; and
"(6) As trademarks or for industrial, commercial or 
agricultural labels or designs.
"(d) To 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, SEAL, COAT-OF-ARMS [In whole or in 
part] as PART OF a costume or [uniform] AS A FASHION 
ACCESSORY OR MERELY AS A DESIGN ELEMENT: PROVIDED, 
THAT THE FLAG, SEAL, COAT-OF-ARMS, MAY BE 
INCORPORATED AS PART OF THE UNIFORM OF FILIPINOS 
REPRESENTING THE PHILIPPINES IN INTERNATIONAL 
SPORTS, CULTURAL OR SCIENTIFIC COMPETITIONS OR 
OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE NHCP;
"(f) To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, 
advertisements, or imprint [of any nature] on the flag[;], SEAL, 
COAT-OF-ARMS OR ANY REPRESENTATION THEREFORE;
"(g) To print, paint or attach a representation of the flag, SEAL, 
COAT-OF-ARMS on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other 
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[h. To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies 
and other diplomatic establishments, and non offices of international 
organizations,]
' [•] (H). To use [,] OR display THE FLAG, SEAL, COAT OF 
ARMS, or be part of any advertisement or infomercial [;] WITHOUT 
THE APPROVAL OF THE NHCP [and]."
[j. To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by 
aliens.]
CHAPTER II
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
"SEC. [35]34. TITLE OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. - The
National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang."
"SEC. [36]35. LANGUAGE AND LYRICS OF THE NATIONAL 
ANTHEM. -The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national 
language within or [without] OUTSIDE the country. The following 
shall be the lyrics of the National Anthem:
"Bayang magiliw,
Per!as ng Silanganan,
Alab ng pusof 
Sa dibdib mo'ybuhay.
Lupang hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magi ting,
Sa maniuiupig,
Di ka pa sis m.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa iangit mong bughaw.
May diiag ang tuia.
At awitsa pagiayang minamahai.
Ang kisiap ng watawat mo'y 
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya.
Kaiian pa ma 'y di magdidiiimf,].
Lupa ng araw, ng iuwaihati'tpagsinta,
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Aming iigaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay ng dahii sa iyo.
"SEC [37]36. RENDITION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. - 
The rendition of the National Anthem [/Whether played or sung shall 
be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of 
Julian Felipe,] SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUSICAL 
ARRANGEMENT AND COMPOSITION OF JULIAN FELIPE, IN 
2/4 BEAT WHEN PLAYED; AND WITHIN THE RANGE OF 100 TO 
120 METRONOME, IN 4/4 BEAT WHEN SUNG. THE NHCP IN 
COORDINATION WITH THE PROPER GOVERNMENT AGENCY, 
SHALL DISSEMINATE AN OFFICIAL MUSIC SCORE SHEET THAT 
REFLECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE NATIONAL ANTHEM 
SHOULD BE PLAYED OR SUNG."
"SEC. [38]37. MANNER OF SINGING THE NATIONAL 
ANTHEM. - When the National Anthem Is played at a public 
gathering, whether by a band [or by singing or both,] or [reproduced 
by any means,] THROUGH THE PLAYING OF A RECORDING IN 
ANY FORMAT, the attending public shall sing the NATIONAL 
anthem. The singing SHALL BE MANDATORY AND 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 the right palms over their left chests. 
[Those in military, scouting, citizen's] THE MILITARY AND THOSE 
in military training and security guard uniform shall give the salute 
prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the 
last note of the anthem.
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"INDIVIDUALS WHOSE FAITH OR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS 
PROHIBIT THEM FROM SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM 
MUST, NONETHELESS, SHOW FULL RESPECT WHEN THE 
NATIONAL ANTHEM IS BEING SUNG OR PLAYED ON RECORD 
BY STANDING AT ATTENTION.
"The NATIONAL anthem shall not be played and sung [for] 
PRECEDING EVENTS OF 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) NATIONAL OR [L] Local SPORTS competitions;
"(c ) During the "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; PROVIDED, THAT THE OWNERS 
AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL BE 
MANDATED TO ENFORCE PROPER DECORUM AND IMPLEMENT 
THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OFTHIS ACT; and
"(e) Other occasions as may be allowed by the [Institute]
NHCP."
"SEC. [39]38. STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH RULES FOR 
THE RENDITION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. - All officials 
and.employees of the national and local governments, and any agency 
or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled 
corporations, privately-owned entities or 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."
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"SEC. 39. OBLIGATIONS OF EDUCATION REGULATION 
AGENCIES. - THE DEPED, CHED AND TESDA 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 NHCP. 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 THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
CHAPTER III
THE NATIONAL MOTTO, THE NATIONAL COAT-OF-ARMS 
AND THE GREAT SEAL
"SEC. 40. THE NATIONAL MOTTO. -The National Motto shall
be "MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT 
MAKABANSA"
"SEC. 41. THE NATIONAL COAT-OF-ARMS.
Coat-of-Arms shall have:
The National
"[Paleways] FIELD of two (2) pieces, [azure and gules; a chief 
argent] BLUE WITH AN EAGLE AND RED WITH A LION 
RAMPART, A WHITE FIELD studded with three (3) [mullets] 
STARS equidistant from each other; and, in point of honor, [ovoid 
argent overall the sun rayonnant with eight minor and lesser rays] 
WHITE OVAL WITH THE PHILIPPINE SUN AT THE CENTER. 
Beneath shall be the scroll with the words 'REPUBLIKA NG 
PILIPINAS,' inscribed thereon."
[CHAPTER V]
[THE GREAT SEAL]
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"SEC. 42. THE GREAT SEAL-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.]
"SEC. 43. WHERE TO AFFIX THE GREAT SEAL - The Great 
Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all commission 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 by custom and usage. The President shall have custody of the 
Great Seal."
CHAPTER [VI] IV 
[OFFICIAL SEAL AND OTHER ]
HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES
"SEC. 44. ADOPTION OF HERALDIC AND SIMILAR 
DEVICES. - Any government entity, including the military, may adopt 
appropriate HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES SUCH AS MEDALS,
coat-of-arms, administrative seals, logo. Insignia, badges, patches, and 
banners; and initiate awards, citations, orders or decorations; as may 
be authorized by Congress or the Office of the President."
"SEC. 45. REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENTS. - Such heraldic 
devices and items shall be filed with the [Institute] NHCP for 
recording and evaluation as to precedence, design, customs and 
traditions. The [Institute] NHCP shall promulgate the corresponding 
rules and regulations which shall be submitted for approval to the 
Office of the President or to Congress."
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"SEC. 46. PURCHASE OF HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES 
FROM ACCREDITED SOURCES. - All government offices including 
the military are hereby ordered to purchase all heraldic Items and 
devices from manufacturers accredited and authorized by the 
[Institute] NHCP. 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] 
NHCP.
[SEC. 47. No government official or employee shall accept any 
orders or decorations from any foreign government without the 
consent of Congress, and without prior evaluation and documentation 
of such order or decoration by the Institute.]
CHAPTER [VII] V 
PENALTIES
"SEC. [48] 47. PUBLIC CENSURE/CANCELLATION OF 
PERMIT - 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,] NHCP 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] (DepEd) 
and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), upon the 
recommendation of the [Institute] NHI and after the proper notice and 
hearing, shall cause the cancellation of the recognition or permit of 
any private educational institution which falls or refuses to observe the 
provisions of this Act for the second time."
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["SEC. 49 - The Department of Education, Culture and Sports 
(DECS) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) 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 Officer 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 the general public.]
"SEC. [50] 48. PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLATIONS. - Any
person WHO or ANY juridical entity which violates any of the 
provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of 
not less than [Five] FIFTY thousand pesos [(P5,000)] (PHP 
50,000.00) nor more than [Twenty] ONE HUNDRED thousand 
pesos [(P20,000)] (PHP 100,000.00) [,] [or] AND by 
imprisonment for not more than [one (1) year] TWO (2) YEARS: [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, [further^ That in 
case the violation is committed by a juridical person, its President or 
Chief Executive Officer thereof shall be liable.
"THE NHCP MAY PRESCRIBE IN THE IMPLEMENTING 
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS ACT OTHER ACTS OR 
OMISSIONS WHICH SHALL BE DEEMED DISRESPECTFUL, AND 
THUS PROHIBITED, RELATIVE TO THE FLAG, NATIONAL 
ANTHEM, GREAT SEAL, COAT-OF-ARMS, NATIONAL MOTTO, 
AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES."
"SEC. 49. CITIZEN'S ARREST. - ANY CITIZEN SHALL 
HAVE THE POWER TO CONDUCT A CITIZEN'S ARREST IF A 
PERSON IS ACTUALLY VIOLATING ANY OF THE PROVISIONS 
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ASSIST HIM IN 
CONDUCTING CITIZEN'S ARREST. ALL SECURITY PERSONNEL 
AND USHERS IN MOVIEHOUSES ARE LIKEWISE AUTHORIZED 
TO ARREST THE VIOLATORS."
CHAPTER [VIII] VI 
COMMON PROVISIONS
"SEC. [51] 50. APPROPRIATIONS. — TO CARRY OUT THE 
PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN 
MILLION PESOS (Php 15,000,000.00} SHALL BE INITIALLY 
APPROPRIATED OUT OF THE FUNDS OF THE NATIONAL 
TREASURY. SUBSEQUENT APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE 
PROVIDED BY CONGRESS IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE 
NHCP UNDER THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT."
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"SEC. 51. ISSUANCE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS AND 
THEIR ENFORCEMENT - The [Institute] NHCP shall issue the 
necessary rules and regulations [to implement the provisions of Act] 
within ninety (90) days after [effectivity] THE APPROVAL OF THIS 
ACT. The [Institute] NHCP shall submit its rules and regulations to 
the Office of the President and the Congress of the Philippines."
"[SEC. 52 -] The [Institute] NHCP shall [also] be responsible 
for the strict enforcement of the provisions 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."
"[Sec. 53. Separability Clause - If any provision, or part hereof, 
is held invalid or unsconstitutional, the remainder of this Act not 
otherwise affected shall be valid and subsisting.]
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"SEC 52. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE, -IF FOR ANY REASON,
ANY PORTION OR PROVISION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE 
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL, OTHER PARTS OR 
PROVISIONS HEREOF WHICH ARE NOT AFFECTED THEREBY 
SHALL CONTINUE TO BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT."
"[SEC. 54. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or 
issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, 
rule or regulation contrary to part or parts thereof, inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.]
"SEC. 53. REPEALING CLAUSE. - ALL LAWS, DECREES, 
EXECUTIVE ORDERS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, PART OR 
PARTS THEREOF, INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 
THIS ACT, ARE HEREBY REPEALED OR MODIFIED 
ACCORDINGLY."
SEC. 2. Effectivity -Jh\s Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date 
of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes earlier.
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