Philippine Flag Code

1. National Flag alone shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences, public squares, and institutions of learning, everyday throughout the year. It should be on the mast at the break of the day, should remain flying throughout the day but shall not stay flying after the sun has set, except when especially describe.

2. Five places where the Flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night:

1. Malacanang

2. Congress of the Philippines building

3. Supreme Court building

4. Rizal Monument in Luneta

5. Libingan ng mga Bayani

3. The Flag, if flown from the flagpole, it’s blue field should be on top in time of peace and red field on top in times of war. If in a hanging position, the blue field should be to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in times of war.

When the National Flag is used together with the flag of the Armed Forces or civil organization or with that of another nation, it must always be above or on the right of the other flags. When displayed in a parade with those of foreign nations, it shall always be in front of the center of the line of the other flags.

4. When the National Flag is used together with the flag of the Armed Forces or civil organization or with that of another nation, it must always be above or on the right of the other flags. When displayed in a parade with those of foreign nations, it shall always be in front of the center of the line of the other flags.

6. When the flag is passing in a parade or in review, the people should halt, uncover, stand at attention and salute.

7. The flag shall be displayed on national holidays or special holidays as the President may proclaim in all private buildings and homes, whenever practicable, from sunrise to sunset.

8. Public display of foreign flags is prohibited except

1. on foreign diplomatic establishments such as embassies

2. On other places authorized by bilateral or international conference of which the Philippines is a member.

3. During National holidays. The foreign flag shall be displayed together with the National Flag, which shall occupy the place of honor.

9. Building owned by aliens shall not display the Philippine flag, except on our national and special holidays or on their national holidays, subject to the provisions.

10. No part of the flag should touch the ground. While the flag is being raised or lowered and while the National Anthem is being played, the people should face the flag, uncover, stand at attention and salute. Moving vehicles should stop and people inside should do the same thing.

11. Flag must be treated with respect. It should not use in dancing halls or any place where hilarity is prevailing.

The flag must be hoisted at half-mast in sign of mourning. It must be hoisted to full-mast, allowing it to fly there for a moment before bringing it to half-mast.

To lower the flag, it must again be hoisted to full-mast before bringing it down.

The Flag may be hoisted half-mast by authority of the President in case of national mourning or he may designate or at the discretion of department heads or chief local officials.

13. The flag shall never be used as covering for tables or curtains for doorways. However the flag may be used by the Arm Forces to cover the casket of their honored dead.• Included are deceased civilians who have rendered

services in the Army, Navy or civil office of great responsibility

The white triangle of the sun and starts will cover the head end of the casket, the blue stripe to the right, the red to the left of the deceased. Both color should be evenly divided on each side of the casket. The flag should never be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground, except as authorized by R.A. 3934.Only a cross may be placed above the Flag as a symbol of “God above Country”

14. The flag shall never be festooned, and shall always hang with nothing to cover its surface. It shall occupy the highest place of honor and shall not be placed under any picture, or below a person.

15. The flag shall not be marred by advertisement, or worn as a whole part of a costume. It shall not be used as pennant in the hood or in any part of a vehicle, except in celebration of any national or special holiday as the President may designate. It shall never be used as a covering for a statue or monument nor should it be used to unveil the same.

16. A national flag, worn out through wear and tear, should not be thrown on a garbage heap or used as a rag. It should be reverently burned to avoid misuse or desecration thereof.

During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand in formation facing the flag. At command, everyone in the premises shall come to attention. Those with hats shall uncover. The assembly shall sing the Philippine National Anthem, accompanied by a band, if available, and at the first note, the flag shall be raised briskly. While the flag is being raised, all persons present shall stand at attention and execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting and citizens military training uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.

3. During the flag-retreat, the flag should be lowered slowly so that the flag will be down the mast at the sound of the last note of the anthem. Those in the assembly shall observe the same department or shall execute the same salute as required of them in the flag raising ceremony.

How to Display the Flag• For household and office display, the flag must be

displayed vertically, with the triangle on top. The blue field should be to the right (left of observer) and the red field to the left(right of the observer).

• The flag should never be displayed horizontally except in flagpoles or hung fastened by its fly. The fly portion should always be free to move.

• When flown from a flagpole, the flag should have its blue stripe on top in times of peace, and the red on top in times of war.

• When displayed in the middle of the street, as between buildings or posts, the flag should be suspended vertically with the blue stripe pointing to north or east.

• When a number of flags are grouped and displayed from stationary staffs, the Philippine flag should be in the center at the highest point, or at the right of the other flags. Also, it must always be in the peak, and not smaller than the other flags of pennants or organizations.

• When displayed with another flag from crossed staffs, the Philippine flag should be on its right side, the left side of the observer. Its staff should be over the staff of the other flag. Two Philippine flags should never be displayed crossed staff.

• When used on a speaker's platform without the staff, it should hang vertically and placed above and behind the speaker. It should never be used to cover the speaker's desk, or be draped over the front of the platform.

• When mounted on a platform, the flag should be placed on the presiding officers' right and a bit in front, as they face the congregation. Other flags should be on their left. However, when it is displayed on a level with the congregation, the flag is placed on the right of the congregation.

• Tattered, faded of worn-out flags should be replaced immediately. They should be disposed off or destroyed privately, preferably by burning.

• There are prohibitions on the use of the flag. The flag should not be used as part of, or as an entire costume. It should not be displayed in cockpits, dance halls, and centers of vice. It should not be used as unveiling material in unveiling ceremonies.

• Also, the flag should not be used as a curtain or a drape, although buntings of blue, white and red can be used. The blue color in the bunting should be at the top, or at the point of honor, and must be equal in width to the other colors.

• The manufacture, sale, and purchase of all flags for government use and public displayed are regulated by Presidential directives. These processes require the prior approval of the NHI.

• The flag must be secured with careful consideration of its technical design, color, materials, and craftsmanship. Flag suppliers are required to register annually at the NHI, and are required to furnish the laboratory test results for every color of textile materials to be used in the flag's manufacture.