WorksheetsFlag and Heraldic Code
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
“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 8491
REPUBLIC ACT 1984
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
True or False:
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
Festoon
Half-mast
Fly
True or False:
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
True or False: 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
A FLAG WORN OUT THROUGH WEAR AND TEAR SHALL BE SOLEMNLY ________ TO AVOID MISUSE OR DESECRATION.
cut
buried
burned
throw away
True or False: The flag shall never touch anything beneath it.
True
False
Government offices and educational institutions that fly the Philippine flag on a flagpole must observe the flag-raising ceremony every (a) morning.
How many people must handle the flag to properly fold it?
2
4
3
5
True or False:
The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and of civilians who have rendered distinguished service to the nation, as maybe determined by the local government unit concerned.
True
False
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Identify the missing word.
AKO AY FILIPINO
BUONG KATAPATANG NANUNUMPA SA (a) NG PILIPINAS
AT SA BANSANG KANYANG SINASAGISAG
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Identify the missing word.
NA MAY DANGAL, KATARUNGAN AT KALAYAAN
NA PINAKIKILOS NG SAMBAYANANG
MAKA-DIYOS
MAKA-TAO
MAKAKALIKASAN AT
M (a) A
THE PERIOD FROM ______________ OF EACH YEAR IS DECLARED AS FLAG DAYS.
MAY 18 TO JUNE 12
MAY 28 TO JUNE 10
JUNE 12 TO JULY 12
MAY 28 TO JUNE 12
True or False:
Filipinos can wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform.
True
False
The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or
outside the country. The Philippine National Anthem is entitled ______ ________.
(a)
The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of __________________.
Juan Luna
Jose Palma
Jose Rizal
Julian Felipe
True or False: As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor.
True
False
What color should the top of the flag be when it is displayed during peacetime?
Red
Blue
White
Yellow
How should the flag be hoisted during a national period of mourning?
At full mast
Upside down
At half-mast
With a black ribbon attached
What is prohibited when it comes to using the Philippine flag?
Wearing the flag as clothing
Raising it during the night
Displaying it at a military base
Displaying it on government buildings
Who has the authority to issue rules and regulations to enforce the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines?
The President of the Philippines
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines
The Department of National Defense
The Department of Education
Which of the following is NOT allowed under the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines?
Displaying the flag during Independence Day
Using the flag for advertising purposes
Displaying the flag as a background for speakers
Flying the flag at schools
Which national event is the Philippine flag NOT lowered?
The death of a sitting President
The inauguration of the President
A declaration of national mourning
National Heroes Day
What is the significance of the red stripe on the Philippine flag?
It stands for the nation's independence
It symbolizes peace and truth
It represents courage and patriotism
It reflects the Philippines' prosperity
