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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 343: Adoption of Oath of Allegiance to Flag

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Title Supreme Court: Adoption of Oath of Allegiance to Flag

Law: Executive Order No. 343

Decision Date: Jun 12, 1996

An executive order is issued to adopt the "Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat" as the official pledge of allegiance for all Filipinos, aiming to instill a sense of history and nationhood among citizens in commemoration of Philippine Independence.

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Purpose and Significance

The adoption was timed ahead of the centennial of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1998.
It aims to evoke a strong sense of history and nationhood among the Filipino people.
Encourages citizens to internalize values of dignity, justice, liberty, and patriotism.

Directive to Citizens

Every Filipino citizen is directed to learn the pledge.
Citizens should reflect on its meaning and embody the dedication to nationhood it expresses.

Text of the Pledge

The pledge is recited as follows:

"Ako ay Pilipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, at Makabansa."

Legal Effectivity

The Executive Order adopting the pledge takes effect immediately upon issuance.

Authority and Publication

The order was signed by President Fidel V. Ramos and Executive Secretary Ruben D. Torres.
It serves as an official government policy to promote patriotism and unity among Filipinos.

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