Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 82)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 82 is to amend Paragraph 14 of Executive Order No. 321 dated June 12, 1950, prescribing the Code of the National Flag and the National Anthem of the Republic of the Philippines, specifically concerning the proper use and treatment of the Philippine national flag.
The amended Paragraph 14 prohibits any imprint or advertisement on the flag, desecration of any kind, use of a tattered or worn-out flag, wearing the flag as a costume (whole or part), and using the flag as a pennant on motor vehicles except on Independence Day or other patriotic occasions designated by the President.
No, the flag shall not be worn as a whole or part of a costume.
No, no imprint shall be made on the flag and it shall not be marred by advertisement or in any manner desecrated.
The flag may be used as a pennant in the hood or on any part of a motor vehicle only in celebration of Independence Day or on such other patriotic occasions as the President may designate.
Tattered or worn-out flags shall never be used or displayed at any time.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to designate such patriotic occasions.
The text provided does not specify the penalties within this Executive Order, but the flag code typically includes sanctions for desecration and improper use.