The bill, known as the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines," states that "singing [of the national anthem] shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor," according to the BBC.

I participated in the 126th Independence Day parade on June 2 of  last year on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York wherein its highlight is a huge Philippine flag, estimated  to be 25  by 50 ...

Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines In 1998, the Philippine government enacted the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines. It provided the rules on how to display the flag and what ...

MANILA, Philippines - A stylized rendition of the Philippine national anthem violates Republic Act 8491, the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, Solicitor General and acting Justice ...

The colors and design of the Philippine flag are mandated by the Constitution and the Flag and Heraldic Code. Any changes will require approved amendments to these laws. Claim: There will be a new ...

Police said the 34 violated RA 8491 or an Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines. It is also known as the ...

The City Government of San Fernando has urged residents, government offices, buildings, establishments, learning institutions ...

Edwin Quilates said the violators were nabbed for disrespecting the national anthem and would be charged with violating Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.

Is there a law against this kind of use of the Philippine flag? Also, is there a penalty imposed for its improper use? We hope your office can enlighten us on what the law says about this. Republic ...

Section 26 of Republic Act 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, says May 28 to June 12 mark the official celebration of Flag Days, culminating in the celebration of Independence ...

BI chief Norman Tansingco said the agency would pursue a deportation case against the arrested individuals for violating the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines. The law states that the flag ...