Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 52)
Memorandum Circular No. 52 prescribes the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge during flag ceremonies in government offices and institutions.
Section 18 of Republic Act No. 8491 or the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines" directs all government offices to conduct a flag raising ceremony every Monday morning and flag lowering ceremony every Friday afternoon.
All national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) and state universities and colleges (SUCs), are mandated to integrate the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge during flag ceremonies.
LGUs are encouraged, but not mandated, to integrate the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge in their flag ceremonies.
The purpose is to further instill the principles of the Bagong Pilipinas brand of governance and leadership among Filipinos.
The heads of all national government agencies and instrumentalities are responsible for ensuring proper dissemination within their respective institutions and offices.
The Presidential Communications Office is tasked with implementing effective measures to communicate and disseminate the hymn and pledge.
Yes, the Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance on June 4, 2024.
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