Title
Presidential Coat of Arms, Seal, and Flags
Law
Executive Order No. 38
Decision Date
Jan 7, 1947
Executive Order No. 38 establishes the official symbols of the President and Vice-President of the Philippines, including the Coat of Arms, Seal, and Flag, with specific details on their design, colors, and proportions.

President coat of arms design

  • The President’s coat of arms has a shield with the following design elements.
  • The shield includes an eight-rayed Philippine sun in rayonnant form, with its rays appearing in or.
  • The center of the shield features an equilateral triangle in gules.
  • The overall design includes the traditional sea lion (Ultramar) from the ancient/original coat of arms of the City of Manila, shown on guard with sword or at hilt.
  • Three mullets in or appear on three points of the triangle.

President seal composition

  • The seal of the President of the Philippines consists of the President’s coat of arms.
  • The coat of arms is encircled by the words “Seal of the President of the Philippines.”

President flag: colors and proportions

  • The President’s flag and colors use a dark blue background.
  • The sizes and proportions of the dark blue background must conform to military and naval custom.
  • The President’s coat of arms appears on the flag in proper colors.
  • The proportions of the elements of the coat of arms must be in direct relation to the hoist and the fly.
  • The hoist and fly must vary according to military and naval services customs.

Vice President flag design

  • The flag and colors of the Vice President use the same design as the President’s flag.
  • The Vice President’s flag provides specific color placements:
    • The sun is in blue.
    • The corner stars are in blue.
    • The entire design appears on a white rectangular background.

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