Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1413)
Presidential Decree No. 1413 is titled "DECLARING THE THEME 'ISANG BANSA, ISANG DIWA' AS THE NATIONAL MOTTO OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND INCORPORATING IT IN THE NATIONAL SEAL" and was issued on June 09, 1978.
The national motto declared is "ISANG BANSA, ISANG DIWA".
The motto signifies the aspiration of the Filipino people of all generations to live under one nation in one spirit and it represents national unity and the collective struggle of Filipino leaders.
The motto is officially incorporated in the national seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Yes, the decree states that it shall take effect immediately upon its issuance.
It was adopted to reflect the new directions of the nation, emphasize national unity, motivate active citizen participation, and symbolize the spirit and aspirations of the Filipino people.
The theme had been used in two national celebrations before and was used anew as the theme of the Independence Day celebration for that year.
The decree was also signed by Jacobo C. Clave, Presidential Executive Assistant.
To instill pride in this new symbol of nationhood among the Filipino people.