Mandate for Philippine Flag Display Annually

Proclamation No. 374 (March 6, 1965) designates May 28 as Flag Day, commemorating the first flag unfurling at Alapan, Imus, Cavite, on May 28, 1898.
Executive Order No. 137 (January 7, 1965) requires flag display on national and certain special holidays in public buildings, official residences, public squares, schools, and when practicable, in private buildings and homes.

The period between Flag Day (May 28) and Independence Day (June 12) is a significant time for Filipinos to reflect on the National Flag's importance.
This order aims to institutionalize the flag's prominent display during this period, especially relevant given the approaching centennial of Philippine independence in 1998.

All government entities, including departments, agencies, offices, government-owned or controlled corporations, instrumentalities, and local government units must prominently display the National Flag from May 28 to June 12 annually.
Display locations include all public buildings, government institutions, and official residences.
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is tasked to coordinate with private sectors, NGOs, and socio-civic groups to promote the flag's display in public squares and, where feasible, private homes and buildings.

Government agencies involved may allocate necessary funds to cover expenses related to participation in the flag display activities aligned with the 1994 Independence Day Celebration.
Such funding shall comply with standard accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

The law emphasizes collective national identity through the flag.
Cooperation between government bodies and private sectors is crucial for implementation.
The flag's display is positioned as both a patriotic act and a socio-civic educational tool.
Compliance involves both obligatory government action and encouraged private sector participation.
Proper budgetary management is mandated to ensure lawful use of public funds.