Title
Flag Display for 1998 Independence Centennial
Law
Executive Order No. 350
Decision Date
Jun 25, 1996
Fidel V. Ramos mandates the prominent display of the National Flag in all public spaces and government buildings to foster patriotism in anticipation of the 1998 centennial celebration of Philippine Independence.

Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 350)

Executive Order No. 350 was signed by President Fidel V. Ramos and Executive Secretary Ruben D. Torres.

All public buildings, schools, government offices including government-owned or controlled corporations, public squares, parks, plazas, and official residences.

The order encourages the general public and private individuals to display the flag whenever practicable, but the mandatory requirement is for public and government-related establishments.

The National Flag symbolizes patriotism, love of country, and sense of nationhood among Filipinos and serves to raise awareness in the spirit of the upcoming centennial celebration.

All concerned are directed to replace faded, dilapidated, and worn out flags with new ones of prescribed sizes to give due honor to the symbol of the country.

Yes, in very large buildings or establishments, two or more flags shall be displayed wherever appropriate.

Executive Order No. 179, series of 1994 and Executive Order No. 137, series of 1965.

Yes, concerned agencies are authorized to allocate necessary funds to defray expenditures subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

It took effect immediately upon its signing on June 25, 1996.


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