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1QL4: RA 8491 Flag and Heraldic

Code
RA 8491
Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other heraldic Items
and devices of the Philippines

Declaration of Policy - reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded

the flag, anthem, and other national symbols which embody the national
ideals and traditions and which express the principles of sovereignty and
national solidarity

seek to manifest national virtues

February 12, 1998 - approved

FLAG
18991901 - baliktad
19011907 - proper orientation

Burning of Philippine Flag

worn-out flags shall not be thrown away but shall be solemnly burned to
avoid misuse or desecration

Preferably held in conjunction with flag lowering ceremony

Lowered, folded, and placed on a table beside the flagpole. Patriotic

songs are played. A guest talks about the significance. Lady official
should be present and stand not far from burning flags representing Inang
Bayan and a reminder of babae nagtahi ng unang flag. Flags to be burned
are handed first lady official and then ilalagay sa container tapos ililibing

Marcela Agoncillo with the help of her daughters - sew

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 1897 - conceptualization by Aguinaldo during exile in HK
June 12, 1898 - first raised
May 28, 1898 - claim na nun talaga una
First flag is preserved at Aguinaldo Museum and Baguio City

Symbolism
Blue - patriotism and justice
Red - valot and the blood split freedom and independence
White - purity and peace
Triangle - equality and katipunan nationalist
3 stars - LVM
Suns - independence
8 rays - provinces that led the PH uprising against Spanish exile

COAT OF ARMS/GREAT SEAL

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