Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 321)
The National Flag shall be displayed every day in all public office buildings, official residences, public squares, and institutions of learning throughout the year, particularly on special occasions such as Independence Day (July 4), National Heroes Day (November 30), Rizal Day (December 30), and other historic or special occasions as designated by the President.
In time of peace, the blue field of the flag should be on top if flown from a flagpole, or to the right (left of the observer) if hanging. In time of war, the red field should be on top or to the right (left of the observer) correspondingly.
No, the Flag should never be dipped to salute or compliment any person or organization, except during an official exchange of courtesy between States.
The Flag must first be hoisted to full-mast, allowed to fly briefly, then brought to half-mast if mourning. To lower it, it must again be hoisted to full-mast before being brought down, making sure no part touches the ground and handled reverently.
When the Flag passes in a parade or review, people walking must halt, stand at attention, uncover, and salute; if sitting, they should stand, uncover, and salute. The Flag is always placed at the front center when displayed with foreign flags in a parade.
The National Anthem should be played only during public acts of official or semi-official character or formal civic ceremonies. People should stand at attention, face the band or flag, uncover, and salute. It should not be played for mere recreation or partisan gatherings.
Civilians outdoors should stand at attention, uncover their hats, and hold them over their hearts while maintaining complete silence and not walking during the ceremony.
Yes, aliens whose countries are at peace with the Philippines may display their national flags on their owned or rented buildings without simultaneously displaying the Philippine Flag, except if the property is owned or rented by the Philippine Government, in which case the Philippine Flag must also be displayed.
Yes, the Flag shall not be festooned, used as a costume, a pennant in vehicles except during patriotic celebrations, or in places of gambling, vices, or hilarity. It shall not be used to cover statues, tables, or doorways.
A worn-out Flag should not be discarded casually or used as a rag but shall be reverently burned to avoid misuse or desecration.