QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1413)
The decree states that the President acted “by virtue of the powers vested in me by the constitution,” thus relying on the constitutional authority of the President to issue decrees during the period of its effectivity.
It adopted the theme “ISANG BANSA, ISANG DIWA” as the national motto of the Republic.
PD 1413 provides that the phrase “be incorporated in the official seal of the Republic.”
It requires that the motto “be made known to every Filipino so that he may take pride in this new symbol of nationhood.”
It states: “This decree shall take effect immediately.”
The decree explains that adopting an official national motto as a national symbol incorporated in the national seal is said to faithfully represent the spirit and aspiration of the Filipino people.
It states that the theme describes the aspiration to live under one nation in one spirit and to achieve national unity through one guiding spirit and the active participation of citizens.
The decree states that the theme has been used in two national celebrations and will be employed anew as the theme of the Independence Day celebration.
It states that Independence Day is “the best and most opportune occasion” to proclaim the theme to Filipinos as a new symbol of nationhood.
The operative provisions are: (1) officially adopt “ISANG BANSA, ISANG DIWA” as the national motto; (2) incorporate the phrase in the official seal of the Republic; and (3) make the motto known to every Filipino.
There are three main commands: adoption as national motto; incorporation into the national seal; and dissemination to Filipinos for pride in the symbol.
It shows “By the President: (Sgd.) JACOBO C. CLAVE, Presidential Executive Assistant.”
It treats the motto not merely as a slogan but as a national symbol specifically required to be placed in the official seal of the Republic.
It primarily regulates the official adoption and symbolic incorporation of “ISANG BANSA, ISANG DIWA” as the national motto and its inclusion in the national seal, as well as public awareness of the motto.