Positioning and Protocol
- Flag must be hoisted to the top of a pole in a prominent position higher than buildings.
- When displayed with other flags, the National Flag must be above or to the right.
- In parades, the National Flag leads and people must stand, uncover, and salute when it passes.
Flag Display on Special Occasions
- Mandatory display on Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Rizal Day, and other Presidential-designated occasions.
- Private buildings are encouraged to display the Flag on these days.
- Aliens may display their national flags on their property on Philippine holidays if their countries are at peace with the Philippines, ensuring proper flag size and positioning.
Respect During Raising and Lowering
- The Flag must never touch the ground.
- People must face the Flag, stand at attention, uncover, and salute during raising, lowering, or playing of the National Anthem.
- Vehicles must stop and passengers salute; the Flag may be flown at half-mast to signify mourning following a specific procedure.
Restrictions on Uses of the Flag
- The Flag shall not be festooned or covered.
- It must occupy the highest place of honor and never be below persons or pictures.
- Prohibited uses include as a whip, curtain, table covering, or costume.
- Exceptionally, the Armed Forces may use it to cover caskets with specific orientation of the triangle and stripes.
- No wreaths on the flag-draped caskets; a small flower cross is allowed as a religious symbol.
Prohibition Against Desecration
- No imprints, advertisements, or mutilation allowed.
- Inappropriate uses include in dancing pavilions, gambling places, or where hilarity prevails.
- During unveiling ceremonies, the Flag must not touch the ground and should be waved rather than dropped.
- Worn-out Flags are to be burned respectfully, not discarded as waste.
Use and Protocol of the National Anthem
- Anthem played only during official, semi-official, or formal civic ceremonies.
- People outdoors must face the band, stand at attention, uncover, and salute.
- Slower Flag lowering synchronized with Anthem termination; indoors, stand, face the band, and salute.
- Prohibited at recreational, amusement, private social functions, partisan political gatherings, or places of vice.
- Schools should teach the Anthem for memorization.
Saluting Protocol
- Armed Forces and uniformed semi-military/police use their prescribed military salute.
- Civilians outdoors must stand at attention, uncover hats, and hold them over their hearts.
- Absolute silence is required; no walking during ceremonies.
This comprehensive framework ensures national symbols are treated with reverence, embodying patriotism and respect.