EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 179

: It refers to Section 1, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution, which provides that the National Flag should be consecrated and honored by the people and recognized by law.
: Flag Day commemorates the first unfurling of the Philippine Flag on Philippine soil at Alapan, Imus, Cavite on May 28, 1898.
: The National Flag must be prominently displayed from May 28 to June 12 of each year, starting from 1994 and every year thereafter.
: All government departments, agencies, offices, government-owned and controlled corporations, instrumentalities, local government units, and public buildings, government institutions, and official residences.
: The Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
: No, the display in private buildings and homes is encouraged "whenever practicable" and is not mandatory.
: Yes, government agencies may allocate necessary funds to defray expenditures incurred from participation in the activity, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules.
: It took effect immediately upon signing on May 24, 1994.