KAUTUSANG TAGAPAGPAGANAP BLG. 60

: The order is issued based on the authority granted to the President by law, the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, and Commonwealth Act No. 570.
: Because the development and propagation of the Filipino National Language is a goal of the nation’s heroes and is mandated by the Constitution, and singing the anthem in foreign languages is considered inappropriate to the spirit of nationalism.
: No, the Order states that the National Anthem must be sung in Filipino at all occasions, whether in the Philippines or abroad.
: It recognizes Filipino as one of the official government languages and highlights its promotion and use.
: Rufino G. Hechanova signed the order as Secretary of the Executive Department.
: Singing the anthem in Filipino fosters national unity and patriotism, respecting the country's linguistic identity and heritage.
: The provided text does not specify any penalties or sanctions for non-compliance with the order.
: The Constitution mandates the development and propagation of the National Language, which forms part of the legal basis for the Executive Order requiring the National Anthem be sung in Filipino.