QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 313)
To obtain uniformity in the design and proper use of the Coat-of-Arms of the Philippines for official purposes, as authorized in Commonwealth Act No. 602, and to make uniform the seals of different government entities.
It consists of (a) the arms (full heraldic description), (b) the crest (American eagle with olive branch and spears, as described), and (c) a scroll beneath inscribed with the word “Philippines,” separated from the seal proper.
It is circular, uses the arms described in paragraph 1 but without the crest and the scroll/inscription, and has a double margin with the words “Government of the Philippines” on top and “United States of America” on the bottom, separated by two small five-pointed stars.
It shall remain in the custody of the President of the Philippines and shall be affixed to or placed upon all commissions signed by him and on other official documents required by law or by custom in the President’s discretion.
They should be similar to the Great Seal, except in the wording around the ring, and must not exceed 7/8 of the Great Seal in size (2-3/4 inches in diameter).
They must contain the Coat-of-Arms proper without the crest or scroll, and around the ring must be the name of the government entity; size must not exceed 2/3 of the Great Seal (2 inches).
They may adopt and use their own Coat-of-Arms showing local heraldry that distinguishes them, upon recommendation of the Philippines Heraldry Committee (EO 310) and subject to approval of the President.
Those already granted and in use during the Spanish regime (e.g., the Coat-of-Arms of Manila) may be retained.
Only the personal flag of the President may bear the national Coat-of-Arms in full colors; other officials’ personal flags, if authorized, must display in the center the seal device of the corresponding Department.
When used as insignia of the armed forces, it must be as prescribed in Commonwealth Act No. 602 without modification; proper heraldic designs as embellishment/support are allowed, but it must never be used as belt badges—only on cap, helmet, hat, or coat lapels.
No. It cannot be used as a background for police badges. The shield proper may be used without the crest, with a scroll bearing the name of the city or municipality, with or without heraldic embellishment/support.
It shall not be painted on government cars or railway coaches except on vehicles personally/officially used by the President (full colors) and those used by the Vice President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice (in silver).
Only the outline form of the shield is sufficient, without emblazoning.
Yes, but only by authority of the President of the Philippines.
It may be used on letterheads and envelopes only for official purposes; if a government employee uses it for private/personal correspondence, it will be dealt with administratively.
Their use as trademarks, advertisements, or labels for commercial/industrial/agricultural purposes by private persons, corporations, or associations is prohibited, and violations are punishable under Section 2 of Commonwealth Act No. 602.
Their display/use is prohibited in cockpits, clubhouses or buildings dedicated to gambling of any kind, public dance halls, dancing schools, and show-houses; violations are handled under Section 2 of Commonwealth Act No. 602.
They should occupy a place of prominence, like the national flag.