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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 23 May 2019 Qmemoranpum CIRCULAR NO. 620-2019 For : Heads of Sectoral Offices and Attached Agencies And Corporations This Department Subject : Observance of Nationwide Synchronized Flag Raising Ceremony on 28 May 2019 In observance of the upcoming celebration of the National Flag Day and the 121% Anniversary of Philippine Independence, this Department, including its sectoral offices and attached agencies, as part of the public sector has committed to participate in the Nationwide Synchronized Flag Raising Ceremony” scheduled this month to support the “Salute to a Clean Flag Movement.” In this regard, your respective offices are respectfully instructed to accomplish the following: (1) Conduct a flag ceremony including the “Pagpupugay” on Tuesday, 28 May 2019, at 8:00 a.m, (2) Ensure proper display of clean flag in all offices in accordance with the Heraldic Code; (3) Display the “Stop and Salute” posters on your office bulletins, billboards and LED boards; and (4) Share the “Stop and Salute” advertisement photos on social media. Moreover, all transportation terminals, toll ways, train stations, ports, and airports are also directed to play the National Anthem through their respective public advertisements systems at full volume exactly at 8:00 am. on the same date. For compliance. ATTY. ARTEMIO U. TUAZON, JR. Head Executive Assistant and Chifof Staff OIC, Undersecretary for Administrative Service Sotr compound TRUNKUNE: 7908800/780-8400 ‘Apo Cour, instubo co. Serge Osmeha Staats [DOTCACTION CENTER HOTLINE: 7890, 2008 Cork Freport Zone, Pampanga, Phllpines worn dete gph NATIONWIDE SYNCHRONIZED FLAG RAISING May 28, 1898: Our flag ‘was first unfurled ‘On May 28, 1898, Filipino revolutionary forces overpowered Spanish soldiers in the Battle of Alapan, Imus, Cavite. This was the first military engagement in the renewed revolution against Spain after the return of General Emilio ‘Aguinaldo from exile in Hong Kong. Their first victory inspired Aguinaldo 10 unveil the Philippine flag for the first time in front of Teatro Cavitefio, the army's headquarters in Cavite Puerto (present-day Cavite City) Flag Days: May 28 to No. 374 was issued declaring May 28 8 National Flag Day. In 1994, Executive Order No. 179 was issued extending the period of celebrating National Flag Day from May 28 to June 12. All Filipinos are encouraged to display the Philippine flag in all offices, agencies and instruments of government, business ‘establishments, schools, and private homes throughout this period, MAY 28, 2019 8:00AM The Philippine, Flag | is the most potent visual symbol of our : shared heritage and intertwined fortunes AS A NATION. It unifies the Filipino people, rising above our cultural, religious, social, and political differences. The way we treat our flag shows how we feel about our country. The Salute to a Clean Flag movement in partnership with the National Historical ‘Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) aims to spark love and respect for country, beginning with the abundant and proper display of the Philippine flag across the nation. ‘Credits: Filinvest Land Ine

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