Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 343)
It is a solemn pledge of loyalty and allegiance to the Philippine flag and the nation, emphasizing values such as dignity, justice, freedom, and being God-fearing, humane, and patriotic.
To encourage every citizen to learn, reflect, and internalize the dedication to nationhood expressed in the pledge.
It took effect immediately upon issuance on June 12, 1996.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts finalized it from a draft prepared by the Commission on the Filipino Language.
The pledge contains values of dignity, justice, freedom, and commitment to being God-fearing, humane, and patriotic.
The President acts by the powers vested in him by law to adopt and institutionalize the pledge.
Yes, the Executive Order directs each and every citizen to learn and reflect upon the pledge.
The adoption of the pledge was part of commemorating the centennial of the proclamation of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1998.