QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 38)
He acted pursuant to the powers vested in him by law as President of the Philippines.
It provides for the coat of arms, seal, and flags of the President and Vice President of the Philippines.
It includes an eight-rayed Philippine sun; an equilateral triangle; and the traditional sea lion (Ultramar) from the City of Manila coat of arms, guarded with sword; with three mullets on the triangle.
An equilateral triangle in gules (red) is specified, and on its center are three mullets in or (gold/yellow) placed on the triangle’s three points.
The traditional sea lion (Ultramar) of the ancient/original coat of arms of the City of Manila on guard with sword at hilt.
The Vice President’s flag design is the same as the President’s, but with the sun in blue.
The corner stars are in blue, and the entire design is placed on a white rectangular background.
It consists of the President’s coat of arms encircled by the words “Seal of the President of the Philippines.”
A dark blue background.
They must conform to military and naval custom, and the proportions of the elements of the coat of arms must relate directly to the hoist and the fly, which vary according to military and naval customs.
The proportions of the elements of the coat of arms vary according to military and naval customs so that they relate directly to the hoist and the fly.
Section 5 states it takes effect as of July 4, 1946, even though the Order is dated January 7, 1947.
It indicates retroactive effect (effective as of July 4, 1946) despite issuance in January 1947, as expressly stated by the executive order.
Emilio Abello, Chief of the Executive Office.