Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 341)
The National Coat-of-Arms consists of paleways of two pieces, blue and red; a silver chief with three golden stars; the arms of Manila with a red and silver split, a gold castle, a gold sea lion with a red tongue and claws holding a gold sword; the American eagle as a crest; and a scroll below inscribed 'Commonwealth of the Philippines'.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to approve local coat-of-arms upon recommendation of the Philippine Heraldry Committee.
The Great Seal is circular, includes the arms without the scroll, surrounded by a double circle with 'Commonwealth of the Philippines' at the top and 'United States of America' at the bottom, divided by two stars.
The President of the Philippines has custody of the Great Seal, which is affixed on commissions signed by the President and other official documents as provided by law or custom.
Yes, authorized by law, they may have appropriate seals considered their corporate or official seals, which should follow the prescribed design rules and may include the local coat-of-arms.
Only the shield portion may be used without the crest, bearing a scroll with the city or municipality's name, with or without embellishments.
Yes, but only on cars officially used by the President in full colors; the Vice-President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Chief Justice's cars may use it in silver; outline shield only may be used on plate numbers indicating government ownership.
Unauthorized use as trade-marks, advertisements, or on articles for sale is prohibited and punishable as provided in Section 2 of Commonwealth Act No. 602.
Yes, the President, Vice-President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Chief Justice may use it in full colors or specified colors; Cabinet members, Congress members, judges, commissioners, generals, bureau directors, governors, and mayors may use the coat-of-arms proper without crest and scroll.
Prohibited from display or use in cockpits, gambling establishments, public dance halls, dancing schools, and show-houses, with violations subject to penalties under Section 2 of Commonwealth Act No. 602.