Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 82)
Executive Order No. 82 amends Paragraph 14 of Executive Order No. 321 dated June 12, 1950, which prescribes the Code of the National Flag and the National Anthem of the Republic of the Philippines.
Paragraph 14 regulates the proper use and display of the Philippine national flag, including prohibitions on making imprints, using the flag as an advertisement, desecration, displaying tattered flags, using the flag as a costume, and use as a pennant on vehicles except on certain occasions.
No, the law explicitly prohibits making any imprint or marring the flag by advertisement or in any manner of desecration.
No, the law prohibits the use or display of any tattered or worn-out flag at any time.
No, the flag shall not be worn as a whole or as part of a costume.
The flag can only be used as a pennant in the hood or any part of a motor vehicle during the celebration of Independence Day or on other patriotic occasions designated by the President.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to designate other patriotic occasions for such displays.
The amendment clarifies and strengthens the rules concerning respect and proper use of the Philippine flag to preserve its dignity and prevent misuse.
Executive Order No. 82 was signed in the City of Manila on May 14, 1964.
Diosdado Macapagal signed as the President of the Philippines, and Calixto O. Zaldivar signed as the Acting Executive Secretary.