Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 137)
The National Flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences, public squares, and institutions of learning every day throughout the year, raised at sunrise and lowered at sundown.
The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night, in front of Malacañang, the Congress of the Philippines building, Supreme Court building, the Rizal Monument in Luneta, and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Libingan ng mga Bayani.
If flown from a flagpole, the blue field should be on top in time of peace and the red field on top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field should be to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace and the red field to the right in time of war.
No, the Flag should never be dipped by way of compliment or salute to or for any person, except when used for exchanging courtesy as an official act between States.
People, if walking, should halt, uncover, stand at attention and salute; if sitting, they should uncover, stand at attention and salute.
The Flag shall be displayed on national holidays or special holidays as the President may proclaim not only in all public buildings but also, whenever practicable, in all private buildings and homes from sunrise to sunset.
Public display of foreign flags is prohibited except in foreign diplomatic establishments, international conferences of which the Philippines is a member, or on national holidays of foreign countries, provided the Philippine Flag shall occupy the place of honor and not be smaller than the foreign flag.
A worn-out National Flag should not be thrown on a garbage heap or used as rag; it should be reverently burned to avoid misuse or desecration. Government offices and educational institutions must not display worn-out flags and should replace them immediately.
The Flag may be hoisted at half-mast by authority of the President in cases of national mourning or other occasions he designates, or at the discretion of Department Heads or local officials according to prescribed regulations.
The National Anthem should be played only during public acts of official or semi-official character or formal ceremonies. People outdoors should face the band, uncover and stand at attention during its playing.
The National Anthem should always be sung in Filipino, whether in the Philippines or abroad.
Civilians outdoors should stand at attention, uncover if wearing hats, and hold their hats over their hearts. Complete silence must be observed and no one should move during the ceremony.
No, the Flag shall not be used as a whole or part of any costume, nor shall it be festooned, used as a pennant except on designated national or special holidays, or as covering for tables or doorways.
No, it is inappropriate to use the Flag in dancing pavilions, or places where gambling or other vices are held.