Question & AnswerQ&A (OP EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 99)
The musical arrangement and composition of the Philippine National Anthem as set by its author, Julian Felipe, was adopted under Commonwealth Act No. 382 approved on September 5, 1938, and reiterated in Section 13, Book I of the Administrative Code of 1987.
Penalties include a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one thousand pesos, or imprisonment for not more than one year for the first offense; and both fine and imprisonment for the second and additional offenses.
Disrespect includes utterance in speech, writing or drawing, and any act or omission casting dishonor, ridicule, and contempt upon the National Anthem, as well as its use in places of ill-repute or for disrespectful purposes.
To prescribe guidelines on the performance of the Philippine National Anthem to preserve its composition and arrangement, ensure uniformity, and promote national unity, nationalism, patriotism, and pride.
It shall be performed in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe as adopted under Commonwealth Act No. 382 and distributed by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
The public shall sing the anthem with feeling and fervor, stand at attention, face the Philippine flag if displayed, place their right palm over their left chest in salute at the first note, and complete the salute upon the last note.
Yes, persons in military, scouting, citizens military training, and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their respective regulations.
No, the National Anthem shall not be played or sung for mere recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes.
All officials and employees of the Government, including subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, government-owned or controlled corporations, and government institutions of learning.
DECS is responsible for ensuring the National Anthem is committed to memory by all elementary school pupils, providing the official scores to schools and the public, and conducting flag ceremonies according to prescribed rules.
The Office of the Press Secretary under the Office of the President and the Kagawaran ng mga Brodkasters sa Pilipinas.
The responsibility is jointly held by the Motion Picture and Television Review and Classification Board and the Movie Producers and Distributors Association of the Philippines.
It took effect immediately upon its adoption on June 12, 1993.