Title
Prohibition on Forgery, Unauthorized Use of President's Seal
Law
Executive Order No. 141
Decision Date
Aug 12, 1999
"Prohibition on Forgery and Unauthorized Use of the Seal of the President of the Philippines" is a Philippine Jurisprudence case that establishes penalties for the forgery and unauthorized use of the President's seal, including the use of pins and plates, with various government agencies assigned to enforce and monitor its implementation.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 141)

The Seal of the President of the Philippines is for the exclusive use of the President only.

Unauthorized use of the Seal in forms such as stickers, stamps, business cards, passes, car plates, clothing, tokens, souvenirs, and stationery constitutes illegal acts. Unauthorized manufacture, sale, and distribution of the Seal in these forms are also prohibited.

Violators of the unauthorized use provision shall be subjected to penalties under Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code.

Forgery or fraudulent alteration of the Seal of the President is illegal and punishable under Article 161 of the Revised Penal Code.

The Presidential Security Group (lead agency), Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine National Police, Metro Manila Development Authority, and Land Transportation Office are responsible for enforcement.

No, the use of pins bearing the Seal of the President is prohibited under EO No. 141.

No, the use of "ERAP" plates is prohibited.

The Seal includes a shield with an eight-rayed Philippine sun in gold yellow, a red equilateral triangle with a sea lion holding a sword, and one star representing each province of the Philippines arranged in an amulet form, encircled with the words "Seal of the President of the Philippines" or "Sagisag ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas."

The Presidential Security Group must submit a report on the implementation of the order to the Office of the President through the Presidential Management Staff within twenty (20) days from the date of effectivity.


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