Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 341)
The National Coat-of-Arms is paleways of two pieces, azure (blue) and gules (red); a chief argent (silver) studded with three golden stars; over all the arms of Manila with the castle of Spain and a sea lion holding a sword. The crest is the American eagle displayed proper, symbolizing American sovereignty, and a scroll beneath inscribed with 'Commonwealth of the Philippines.'
The President of the Philippines has the authority to approve the coat-of-arms adopted by provinces and chartered cities, upon recommendation of the Philippine Heraldry Committee.
The Great Seal is circular with the coat-of-arms as described without the scroll and inscription, surrounded by a double marginal circle bearing 'Commonwealth of the Philippines' at the top and 'United States of America' at the bottom, divided by two small five-pointed stars. It is kept by the President and affixed to all commissions signed by him and other official documents.
Seals of Congress, the Supreme Court, and Departments are similar to the Great Seal but not exceeding 7/8 the size or 2-3/4 inches diameter. Seals of courts, commissions, bureaus, and other agencies contain the Coat-of-Arms proper without crest or scroll and bear the name of the entity. Their size shall not exceed 2/3 of the Great Seal or 2 inches in diameter.
Yes, but only the shield proper may be used without the crest, with a scroll bearing the name of the city or municipality, and may have heraldic embellishment or support.
The National Coat-of-Arms shall not be painted on government cars or railway coaches except those used personally or officially by high officials such as the President (full colors), Vice-President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Chief Justice (in silver). For plate-numbers, only the outline form of the shield is sufficient.
Only the President, Vice-President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Chief Justice may use it in full colors or specified formats. Members of the Cabinet, Congress, judges, commissioners, generals, bureau directors, provincial governors, and city mayors may use the Coat-of-Arms proper without crest and scroll.
Use of the Coat-of-Arms for private or personal correspondence by government employees is subject to administrative sanctions under this Executive Order.
No, the use as trademarks, advertisements, labels, or any commercial, industrial, or agricultural purposes without authorization is prohibited and punishable under Commonwealth Act No. 602.
Their display or use in cockpits, club houses or buildings dedicated to gambling, public dance halls, dancing schools, and show-houses is prohibited and violations are dealt with under Commonwealth Act No. 602.