Heraldic codes RA-8491-presentation-no-Flag.pptx

The flag and heraldic codes of the Philippines

1. AND Flag Presented by: Arlan Dela Pena , Lorenz Benedick J. Mazon Heraldic Code of the Philippines RA (8491)

2. Section 16 of RA 8491 “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”.

3. The Flag may be desplayed:

4. Section 16 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.

5. B . From the top of the flagpole, which shall be at a prominent place or a commanding position in relation to the surrounding buildings.

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

7. D . In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to pole erected away from the building.

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

9. F . Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue field pointing east, if the road is heading south east and west.

10. Section 34 of RA 8491 “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”.

11. I. Prohibited Acts 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.

12. B . To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute. C . To use the flag: As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other object

13. 3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles 4. As a staff or whip 5. For unveiling monuments; and 6. As trademark or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or design

14. 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

15. 4. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casino, gambling joints, and places of vice or where frivolity prevails

16. 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 imprints of any nature on the flag[

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Section 50 of RA 8491 “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”.

20. II. Penalties 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:

21. II. Penalties Section 50 . Provided, That for any second and additional offenses, both fine and imprisonment shall always be imposed:

22. II. Penalties Section 50 . Provided, That in case the violation is committed by a juridical person, its President or Chief Executive Officer thereof shall be liable.

23. The End