Proper way to display our Philippine Flag

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491
AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES

SECTION 10. 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 help you remember it properly, when the "observer" (meaning you and me) is outside the building, think R-R  (Red - Right) - the red portion must be to your right - because the rule says the blue is to your left!

 
Another trivia:
The Philippine Flag is the only national flag in the world which is reversible. (shall have its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on top in time of war).


 

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Happy 112th Independence Day!



 

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QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA—From May 28 to June 12, Filipinos are encouraged to display the Philippine flag at home, schools, government offices and other buildings in celebration of National Flag Day.

This year's celebration also marks the 113th Anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence on June 12 when the first Philippine flag was first hoisted at Teatro Caviteno by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898, shortly after the Battle of Alapan.

Department of Interior and Local Government secretary Jesse Robredo has issued a directive to all local government units or LGUs to conduct activities such as the simultaneous ringing of church bells, fog horns and holding flag-raising ceremonies.

This is in accordance to Section 26 of the Republic Act No. 8491 or the The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, which orders all offices and public venues to display replicas of the flag.

In case the flag is not hoisted on a pole, it can be displayed hanging in a vertical position with the sun and stars on top and such that the blue field points to the east if the road is heading south or north, or pointing to north if the road is heading east or west, as prescribed by law.

Our flag of royal blue, red and white as we know it today underwent a lot of studies from 1892 until the one sewn by Marcela Agoncillo.

Often, the flag is displayed with the blue field on top to signify peace and independence, while the red field is displayed during war, which means that the flag is also a “war ensign.”

Reversal of the flag to have the red over the blue field happened in three events: during the 1896 Revolution, World War II, and 1986 Edsa Revolution.

Under RA 8491, the flag must be permanently hoisted all year-round in front of the following government offices: Malacañang Palace, Congress of the Philippines building, Supreme Court, the Rizal Monument in Manila, Aguinaldo Shrine in Cavite, Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Musoleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion, all international ports of entry and all other places designated by the National Historical Institute.

After the National Flag Day and Philippine Independence Day, the flag must also be displayed during the National Heroes Day in August, Bonifacio Day on November 30 and Rizal Day on December 30.

“The Philippine flag symbolizes our unity as a nation and the colorful history of how our forefathers fought and died for the independence we are enjoying today. Displaying it is one of many things we can do to honor the flag but we must also practice being a good citizen and observings the law such as simple traffic rules,” said Robredo.


By Anna Valmero
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/filipinos-urged-observe-philippine-flag-day-may-28-035615124.html