Presidential Coat of Arms, Seal, and Flags

Executive Order No. 38
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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