EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 38

: The purpose of Executive Order No. 38 is to provide for the coat of arms, seal, and flag of the President and Vice President of the Philippines.
: The coat of arms for the President of the Philippines includes an eight-rayed Philippine sun rayonnant in gold, a red equilateral triangle at the center, a traditional sea lion (from the ancient coat of arms of the City of Manila) with a sword on guard, and three golden mullets on the three points of the triangle.
: The seal of the President consists of the coat of arms encircled by the words 'Seal of the President of the Philippines'.
: The flag has a dark blue background conforming to military and naval custom with the President's coat of arms in proper colors. The proportions correspond to military and naval standards.
: The Vice President's flag has the same design but features the sun in blue, corner stars in blue, and the entire design is set in a white rectangular background.
: The order took effect as of July 4, 1946.
: Symbolic elements include the eight-rayed Philippine sun, an equilateral red triangle, the traditional sea lion with a sword (from Manila's ancient coat of arms), and three golden stars on the triangle's points.
: The order states that the President acts pursuant to powers vested by law, exercising executive authority to prescribe official symbols for the office.
: It was signed at the City of Manila on January 7, 1947.