Presidential Coat of Arms Design
- The Coat of Arms includes an eight-rayed Philippine sun colored golden yellow (or).
- At the center is a red equilateral triangle (gule).
- Overlaid on the triangle is the traditional sea lion from the Coat of Arms of the City of Manila (1596), depicted holding a sword with a golden yellow hilt.
- Each corner of the triangle bears a golden yellow star (mullet), symbolizing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- The entire design is encircled by golden yellow stars arranged as an annulet, oriented outward along radiating center lines.
- The number of surrounding stars corresponds to the number of provinces in the Republic as of July 4, 1951.
Vice Presidential Flag Design
- The flag and colors for the Vice President mirror those of the President.
- Differences include placement on a white rectangular background.
- The stars surrounding the design, present in the Presidential coat of arms, are omitted.
Legal Formalities
- The order was issued in Manila on July 4, 1951.
- Signed by President Elpidio Quirino and Acting Assistant Executive Secretary Marciano Roque.
- The document affirms the law’s promulgation coinciding with the fifth year of Philippine independence.