Title
Amendment to National Anthem Code
Law
Executive Order No. 25
Decision Date
Apr 25, 1936
Executive Order No. 25 amends the use of the Philippine national anthem, prohibiting its use for recreational or entertainment purposes in private gatherings or political meetings, while encouraging its use in schools for educational purposes and allowing for its playing during the signing off of radio broadcasting stations.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 25)

It amends Paragraph 3, Part II 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.

It addresses the circumstances under which the National Anthem should or should not be played or sung.

The National Anthem should not be played or sung for mere recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes in purely private social gatherings, political or partisan meetings, or places of hilarious or vicious amusement.

The National Anthem may be sung in schools so that children may learn it by heart.

Yes, it may be played during the signing off of radio broadcasting stations but not during the signing on.

The purpose is so the children may know the National Anthem by heart.

President Ramon Magsaysay signed it, with Fred Ruiz Castro as Executive Secretary.

It was signed on April 10, 1954, in the City of Manila.

It aims to regulate the proper occasions and contexts for playing and singing the National Anthem to uphold its dignity and prevent improper use.

No, the provided text of Executive Order No. 25 does not mention specific penalties for non-compliance.


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