Scope: national flag conduct rules
- The amendment governs conduct involving the Philippine flag in relation to imprinting, advertisements, desecration, and use/display conditions.
- The rule addresses prohibited alterations and uses of a flag, including use as clothing, and use on vehicles.
- The rule includes a time-bound and occasion-based exception for vehicle display of the flag.
- The rule also governs the condition of flags that may be used or displayed.
Prohibitions on imprint, advertisement, and desecration
- The flag must not be subjected to any imprint.
- The flag must not be marred by advertisement.
- The flag must not be desecrated in any manner.
- The flag must not be used or displayed in a tattered or worn-out condition.
Prohibitions on use as costume or partial clothing
- The flag must not be worn as a whole or part of a costume.
- The flag must not be used as part of costume attire in any manner that treats it as clothing material.
Vehicle use exception and conditions
- The flag must not be used as a pennant in the hood or in any part of a motor vehicle.
- The prohibition on vehicle pennant use applies except in celebration of Independence Day.
- The vehicle pennant exception also applies on other patriotic occasions.
- The President may designate the other patriotic occasions that qualify for the vehicle pennant exception.
Interpretation of the amended paragraph
- Paragraph 14 establishes a single consolidated standard covering imprinting, advertising, desecration, flag condition, costume use, and vehicle pennant use.
- The rule imposes categorical prohibitions, with the only express vehicle-related exception tied to Independence Day and President-designated patriotic occasions.
Signatures and administrative authentication
- Diosdado Macapagal, as President, signs Executive Order No. 82.
- Calixto O. Zaldívar, Acting Executive Secretary, signs on behalf of the President to authenticate the order.