Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines

“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 is also known as ______________.

• REPUBLIC ACT 9481

• REPUBLIC ACT 1984

• REPUBLIC ACT 8491

• REPUBLIC ACT 1994

The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white, and red with ________________________ and _____________________, as consecrated and honored by the people.

• eight-rayed golden-yellow sun; six five-pointed stars

• six-rayed golden-yellow sun; three five-pointed stars

• eight-rayed golden-yellow sun; three five-pointed stars

• eight-rayed golden-yellow sun; five five-pointed stars

Answer explanation

The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the people.

THE NATIONAL FLAG SHALL BE DISPLAYED IN ALL PUBLIC BUILDINGS, OFFICIAL RESIDENCES PUBLIC PLAZAS, AND INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING EVERYDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

• True

• False

It refers to the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which the halyard is attached.

• Hoist

• Half-mast

• Festoon

• Fly

Answer explanation

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The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in private buildings or offices or raised in the open on flag-staff in front of private buildings.

• True

• False

THE FLAG, IF FLOWN FROM A FLAGPOLE, SHALL HAVE ITS _____ FIELD ON TOP IN TIMES OF PEACE AND THE _____ FIELD ON TOP IN TIMES OF WAR.

• blue; red

• red; blue

• blue; yellow

• red; white

Answer explanation

The Philippines is the only country in the world whose flag is hoisted upside down when the country is at war. (Source: DepEd PH)

IF IN A HANGING POSITION, THE BLUE FIELD SHALL BE TO THE RIGHT (LEFT OF THE OBSERVER) IN TIMES OF WAR, AND THE RED FIELD TO THE RIGHT (LEFT OF THE OBSERVER) IN TIMES OF PEACE.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

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A FLAG WORN OUT THROUGH WEAR AND TEAR SHALL BE SOLEMNLY ________ TO AVOID MISUSE OR DESECRATION.

• cut

• burned

• buried

• thrown away

The flag shall never touch anything beneath it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

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Government offices and educational institutions that fly the Philippine flag on a flagpole must observe the flag-raising ceremony every ______ morning.