The Philippines was subject to martial law from 1972 to 1981 under the leadership of Ferdinand Marcos,

through Proclamation No. 1081 signed on September 21, 1973. [3] The official reason behind the
promulgation of martial law was to prevent the escalating civil unrest, the threat of taking control from
the communists, and an attempt on the life of his former secretary of national defense Juan Ponce Enrile
in Mandaluyong. Martial law was first welcomed but later became disgusting due to military human
rights abuses. Along with the economic downturn, these factors provoked opposition in some sectors
(such as the urban middle class) that became apparent in the assassination of imprisoned opposition
senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. in 1983, and widespread election fraud in 1986. Later, these resulted in the
1986 EDSA revolution that ousted Marcos and forced him to flee to Hawaii, where he died in 1989. His
opponent was installed in Aquino's presidency and widow Corazon as his successor.

Republic Act 8491, or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines,” mandates that reverence and
respect shall be accorded at all times to the Philippine flag, the national anthem and other national
symbols that embody the country’s ideals and traditions, and express the principles of sovereignty and
national solidarity. It penalizes violators

The code thus prescribes some rules on the Philippine flag, as follows:

– The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on
top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in
time of peace and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of war.

– To print, paint or attach a representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions and other
merchandise.

– To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in
offices of international organizations.

– To use, display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial.

– To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

The code thus prescribes some rules on the Philippine flag, as follows:
– The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on
top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in
time of peace and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of war

A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid
misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and
tear.

– May 28 to June 12 of each year are declared as Flag Days, during which all offices, agencies and
instrumentalities of government, business establishments and institutions of learning, including private
homes, are enjoined to display the flag.

The following are prohibited with respect to the flag:

– To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt or commit on the flag or any act or omission
that casts dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface (thus, it is illegal to burn the Philippine flag
during rallies).

Respect for the Philippine flag and national anthem

By EUNEY MARIE MATA-PEREZ

June 11, 2020

We celebrate Independence Day on June 12, 122 years after Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared
independence from Spain and waved the first Philippine flag at his residence in Kawit, Cavite.

On this day, we celebrate our love and loyalty for our country.

Our Constitution declares that it is state policy to inculcate nationalism and patriotism in our youth.

Republic Act 8491, or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines,” mandates that reverence and
respect shall be accorded at all times to the Philippine flag, the national anthem and other national
symbols that embody the country’s ideals and traditions, and express the principles of sovereignty and
national solidarity. It penalizes violators.

The code thus prescribes some rules on the Philippine flag, as follows:

– The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on
top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in
time of peace and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of war.

– A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid
misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and
tear.

– May 28 to June 12 of each year are declared as Flag Days, during which all offices, agencies and
instrumentalities of government, business establishments and institutions of learning, including private
homes, are enjoined to display the flag.

The following are prohibited with respect to the flag:

– To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt or commit on the flag or any act or omission
that casts dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface (thus, it is illegal to burn the Philippine flag
during rallies).

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– To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute.

– To use the flag as drapery, festoon or tablecloth; as covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other
objects; as a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles; as a staff or whip; for unveiling
monuments or statues; and as trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.

Respect for the Philippine flag and national anthem

By EUNEY MARIE MATA-PEREZ

June 11, 2020

We celebrate Independence Day on June 12, 122 years after Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared
independence from Spain and waved the first Philippine flag at his residence in Kawit, Cavite.

On this day, we celebrate our love and loyalty for our country.

Our Constitution declares that it is state policy to inculcate nationalism and patriotism in our youth.

The code thus prescribes some rules on the Philippine flag

, as follows:

– The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on
top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in
time of peace and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of war.

– A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid
misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and
tear.

– May 28 to June 12 of each year are declared as Flag Days, during which all offices, agencies and
instrumentalities of government, business establishments and institutions of learning, including private
homes, are enjoined to display the flag.

The following are prohibited with respect to the flag:

– To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt or commit on the flag or any act or omission
that casts dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface (thus, it is illegal to burn the Philippine flag
during rallies).

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– To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute.

– To use the flag as drapery, festoon or tablecloth; as covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other
objects; as a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles; as a staff or whip; for unveiling
monuments or statues; and as trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.

– To display the flag under any painting or picture; horizontally face up (it shall always be hoisted aloft
and allowed to fall freely); below any platform; or in discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs,
casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.

– To wear the flag in whole or part as a costume or uniform.

– To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing, advertisement or imprint of any nature to the
flag.

Violators shall, upon conviction, be punished with a fine of between P5,000 and P20,000, imprisonment
of not more than one year, or both.

Several bills have been introduced to amend the code to highlightthe importance of complying with,
abiding by and conforming to the standard expression as prescribed by law, as well to increase penalties
for violations. As of today, none have been enacted

Educating the public about human rights as

Human rights is an established subject of study in schools and colleges.

Because we are the future educators, in this simple that act, I together with my co-future educator we
can show our love for country and because we will be the model of our dear students in the future.