Commonwealth Act No. 589

: The main purpose of Commonwealth Act No. 589 is to establish a school ritual in all public and private elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines.
: The Department of Public Instruction is authorized to prepare and prescribe the school ritual.
: The school ritual must be observed in all public and private elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines.
: The school ritual mainly includes the singing of the Philippine National Hymn and the recitation by the pupils or students of a patriotic pledge.
: The patriotic pledge is prepared by a committee composed of the Secretary of Public Instruction as chairman, the President of the University of the Philippines, the Director of Education, and the Director of Private Education as members.
: Before adoption, the patriotic pledge must be approved by the President of the Philippines.
: The ceremonies shall be held on the school or college premises as often as may be practicable, under the direction of the respective school or college authorities.
: The Act took effect beginning with the school year 1940–1941.
: No, the Act as provided does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
: The Act requires solemn and patriotic ceremonies as part of the school ritual.