Regulations on Saluting and Use
- The Flag should never be used to return salutes and should never be dipped as a sign of respect to individuals except in official state acts.
- The Flag may be hoisted with the blue field on top during peace and red on top during war.
- When displayed with other flags, the Philippine Flag should be above or on the right side.
Proper Display and Handling in Ceremonies
- Flag should be hoisted briskly and at a prominent height.
- During parades, people should show respect by halting, uncovering, standing at attention, and saluting.
- The Flag shall be displayed on all proclaimed national or special holidays in public and to the extent possible, private homes.
- Foreign flags are prohibited in public display except in diplomatic missions and international events with the Philippine Flag taking precedence.
Restrictions on Flag Use
- The National Flag shall not be displayed on buildings owned by aliens except on certain holidays.
- The flag must never touch the ground and should be reverently folded when lowered.
- It may be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning with specific procedures.
- The Flag must not be festooned, covered, or used as decoration.
- The Flag may only be used to cover caskets of honored military dead with specified positioning.
- Advertising, imprinting, or using the Flag as costume is forbidden.
- The Flag is prohibited in places of gambling, dancing pavilions, or places of vice.
- Old or worn-out Flags should be respectfully burned, not discarded or used as rags.
Provisions on the National Anthem
- The National Anthem should only be performed during official occasions or formal civic ceremonies.
- People should stand at attention and face the music source when the Anthem is played.
- The Anthem should be played slowly in accord with flag lowering ceremonies.
- Its use for entertainment, private social events, or partisan meetings is prohibited.
- The Anthem must always be sung in Filipino.
Saluting Procedures
- Armed Forces and semi-military or police in uniform shall use the prescribed military salute.
- Civilians outdoors will stand at attention, uncover hats, and hold them over their hearts.
- Complete silence is required during ceremonies involving the Flag or Anthem.
This Executive Order prescribes strict rules to foster patriotism and respect for the National Flag and Anthem, detailing their appropriate display, use, and ceremonial observance.