Prohibition of Disrespect and Penalties
- Commonwealth Act No. 634 (1941) amended the original act, prescribing penalties for disrespect:
- First offense: Fine between 25 and 1,000 pesos or imprisonment up to 1 year.
- Second and subsequent offenses: Both fine and imprisonment.
- Disrespect includes derogatory speech, writing, drawing, acts, omissions casting dishonor, ridicule, or contempt.
- The anthem cannot be used in places of ill-repute or for disrespectful purposes.
Guidelines on Performing the National Anthem
- Performances must conform strictly to Julian Felipe's musical arrangement as officially adopted.
- At public gatherings where the anthem is played or sung:
- The public is encouraged to sing with feeling and fervor.
- All persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag if displayed.
- Upon the first note, civilians must place their right palm over their left chest as a salute.
- Uniformed personnel shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations.
- The salute continues until the last note concludes.
- The anthem shall not be played or sung for mere recreation, amusement, or entertainment.
Compliance by Government Officials and Institutions
- All government officials, employees, agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations and public institutions of learning, are mandated to comply with these guidelines.
- The anthem must be performed during the opening or start of all state celebrations, official, semi-official acts, and formal civic ceremonies.
- Heads of offices must circularize the Executive Order to ensure awareness.
- Non-compliance by officials or employees is subject to administrative sanctions.
Educational Responsibilities
- The Department of Education, Culture and Sports must ensure all elementary school pupils, public and private, memorize the anthem and perform it during flag ceremonies.
- The Department shall distribute official vocal, piano, and band scores to public and private schools, the general public, and concerned entities.
Broadcasting and Cinema Responsibilities
- Playing of the National Anthem during radio and television sign-on and sign-off is jointly overseen by the Office of the Press Secretary and the Kagawaran ng mga Brodkasters sa Pilipinas.
- For cinema houses, responsibility is shared between the Motion Picture and Television Review and Classification Board and the Movie Producers and Distributors Association of the Philippines.
Implementation and Repeal of Inconsistent Orders
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- All existing executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this order are repealed or modified accordingly.