Design Specifications of the Vice Presidential Coat-of-Arms, Seal, and Flag
- Vice Presidential Coat-of-Arms consists of a circular white shield featuring:
- An eight-rayed golden-yellow Philippine sun at the center.
- A red equilateral triangle overlapping the sun.
- A golden-yellow sea lion on guard holding a sword at the center, referencing Manila's 1596 arms.
- Three five-pointed golden-yellow stars at the corners of the triangle representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- Vice Presidential Seal includes the Coat-of-Arms encircled by a blue ring with the inscription "Sagisag ng Pangalawang Pangulo ng Pilipinas" and divided lower arc by one white star.
- Vice Presidential Flag features the Coat-of-Arms on a rectangular white background with knotted yellow silk fringe and a 1:2 ratio.
Exclusive Use and Permitted Applications of the Heraldic Symbols
- The Coat-of-Arms, Seal, and Flag are exclusively for the President or Vice President.
- Unauthorized manufacture, reproduction, sale, display or possession in commercial quantities is prohibited unless for:
- Educational and historical publications such as encyclopedias, books, journals.
- Use in libraries, museums, or educational facilities for exhibit purposes.
- Architectural embellishment in institutions preserving presidential or vice-presidential papers or effects.
- Photographic or electronic reproductions in bona fide news content.
- Other exceptional historical, educational, or newsworthy purposes authorized in writing.
- Use of stationery, ID cards, or other personal items bearing these symbols is strictly prohibited for persons other than the President or Vice President.
Penalties for Unauthorized Use
- Violations are subject to administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions.
Implementation and Regulatory Oversight
- The Office of Presidential Protocol, with the National Historical Institute, will prepare detailed Implementing Rules and Regulations.
- A comprehensive usage manual will be created covering all aspects of design, nomenclature, and reproduction guidelines.
- The manual must include stationery templates and electronic design specifications.
- Distribution of the manual to government agencies for compliance is required.
- The National Printing Office and Philippine Information Agency are mandated to use the correct graphical representations immediately.
Repealing Clause
- Previous Executive Orders Nos. 38 (1947), 457 (1951), and 19 (1998) concerning these symbols are repealed.
- Other conflicting presidential issuances, orders, or rules are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.