Repeal of flag display prohibition act

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Act No. 2871: Repeal of flag display prohibition act

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Repeal of flag display prohibition act

Law: Act No. 2871

Decision Date: Oct 22, 1919

Act No. 2871 repealed Act No. 1696, lifting the restrictions on displaying flags and emblems used in rebellion against the United States in the Philippines, and authorized the proclamation of a holiday to celebrate the restoration of the Filipino flag.

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Designation of an Official Holiday for Filipino Flag Restoration

The Governor-General is empowered to proclaim a single official holiday.
The holiday is intended to celebrate the restoration of the use of the Filipino flag.
Such proclamation is to be made only once and is definitive.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
No delay or additional implementation period is indicated.

Legal Implications

The repeal signifies a formal recognition and restoration of Filipino national symbols, particularly the Filipino flag.
The Act marks a shift from previous laws that suppressed the display of symbols associated with Philippine nationalism and rebellion against American sovereignty.
By instituting an official holiday, it institutionalizes a national day of pride and recognition for the Filipino flag's symbolic importance.

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