Presidential Coat of Arms, Seal, and Flags

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 38: Presidential Coat of Arms, Seal, and Flags

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Title Source: Supreme Court: 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.

Law Summary

Composition and Wording of the Presidential Seal

The seal of the President consists of the presidential coat of arms.
The coat of arms is encircled by the words "Seal of the President of the Philippines".

Specifications of the Presidential Flag and Colors

The flag has a dark blue background.
The coat of arms appears in its proper colors on the flag.
The flag’s size and proportions conform to military and naval customs.
The proportions of the coat of arms elements correspond directly to the length (hoist) of the flag.
Flag dimensions (hoist and fly) vary according to military and naval service customs.

Design and Colors of the Vice Presidential Flag

The Vice President’s flag and colors have the same design as the President’s.
Differences include the sun and corner stars rendered in blue instead of gold.
The entire design appears on a white rectangular background.

Effective Date and Authority

The Executive Order was signed on January 7, 1947, by President Manuel Roxas.
The Order took effect retroactively on July 4, 1946, the date of Philippine independence.
The Order was issued pursuant to the lawful powers of the President.
Chief of the Executive Office, Emilio Abello, duly attested the Order.

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