What is National Service Training Program?

In Section 3 of Implementing Rules and Regulation of RA 9163 stated that this program
aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth, by developing
the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing in any of the three (3) program component,
specifically designed to enhance the youth‘s active contribution to the general welfare.
What are the three components of NSTP?
The NSTP has a three components we have Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS),
Literacy Training Service (LTS) and lastly Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
The first is Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), this program component to the
general welfare and betterment of life for the members of the community or enhancement of its
facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and other general service.
(a). The Basic Life Support
(b). Volunteerism Seminar
(c). Tree Planting in Hagonoy Campus.
The second component is Literacy Training Service (LTS). This program component is
designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of
school youth and other segments of society in need their service.
The last component is Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), designed to provide
military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them
for national defense preparedness.

The Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9163 Series of 2009

Rules
I. Guiding Principles
 Section 1 & 2
II. Definition of Terms
 Section 3
III. Coverage
 Section 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
IV. Fees and Incentives
 Section 9 & 10
V. Organization of NSTP Graduates
 Section 11
VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
 Section 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16
Rule I. Guiding Principles
Section 1 “Guiding Principle”
 It is the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security and promote general welfare
of the State
Section 2 “Role of the Youth”
The State shall promote civic consciousness among youth and develop their physical,
moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.
Rule II. Definition of Terms
Section 3
As used in the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR), the following terms shall
mean:
NSTP – National Service Training Program
ROTC – Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
LTS – Literacy Training Service
CWTS – Civic Welfare Service Training
PROGRAM COMPONENT – service components of NSTP
CLUSTERING – the grouping of students
CROSS ENROLLMENT – a system of enrollment where an enrolled student can enroll to
another school for NSTP
NGO – Non-Government Organization
STUDENT CADET – a student enrolled in the ROTC component
Rule III. Coverage
Section 4: Coverage
1. All incoming freshmen students, male and female, starting School Year (SY) 2002-2003,
enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical-vocational or associate
courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice EXCEPT:
 Students who finished baccalaureate degree or 2-year technical-vocational or associate
course
 Students who completed any of the 3 NSTP Components but considered freshmen to the
course where they transfer or shifted
 Foreign students or aliens
2. All higher educational institutions including State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and
technical-vocational education institutions must offer upon enrolment, all the three (3) NSTP
components.
3. Program of study (syllabus ) and enrolment forms shall bear the “NSTP” without stating
therein the three components. There shall be an orientation for all NSTP enrollees to be jointly
conducted by the ROTC, CWTS, and LTS coordinators/implementers. Students enrolled in the
first semester of the freshman year shall be made to undergo a common module phase for 25
hours training period.
4. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Academy (PMMA), Philippine
National Police Academy (PNPA) is exempted from the NSTP in view of the special character of
these institutions
5. Private Higher Educational Institution (HEIs) and technical-vocational education institutions
with at least 350 student cadets, must establish/ maintain a Department of Military Science and
Tactics (DMST), subject to existing rules and regulations.
Section 5 : Program Components
A. NSTP shall have the following components which the students can choose from as defined in
Rule II, Section 3 hereof: The ROTC, LTS, and CWTS.
B. All program components; the ROTC in particular, shall give emphasis on citizenship training
and shall instill patriotism, moral virtues, respect for the rights of civilians and adherence to the
Constitution.
C. The CHED and TESDA, in consultation with DND, PASUC, and COCOPEA and other
concerned government agencies, may design and implement such other non-military training
component as may be necessary in consonance with the provisions of RA 916J.
D. Within thirty (30) days from the approval of this IRR, the CHED, TESDA, and the DND shall
jointly issue the minimum standards for the three (3) NSTP components, which shall form part
of these guidelines.
Section 6: Duration and Equivalent Course Unit
 Each of the a fore mentioned NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic
period of two (2) semesters.
 A One (1) Summer Program (OSP) in lieu of the two (2) semester program may be
designed, formulate and adopted by the DND, CHED and TESDA, subject to the
capability of the school and the AFP to handle the same.
 Earned NSTP units shall not be included in the computation of Grade Point Average
(GPA) grades of college graduating students.
Section 7: Clustering and Cross-enrollment
 Clustering of students from different education institutions during semestral or summer
periods may be done for any of the NSTP component, taking into account logistics,
branch of service and geographical locations. The host school shall be responsible in
managing the Program.
 The school must allow any NSTP student to cross-enroll in any CHED/TESDA
recognized institution. In cases that the enrolment of ROTC Cadets is less than 350, then,
the provisions of clustering in Section 7 of NSTP IRR (RA 9163) should be followed.
 Students intending to cross-enroll shall be subject to the existing rules and regulations of
the school of origin and the accepting school.
Section 8: Monitoring and Evaluation
A. Management
 Academic and administrative supervision
 NSTP office
 Functional chart of the NSTP office
 ROTC and DND shall exercise joint supervision
 Training modules for CWTS and LTS components.
B. Monitoring
 NSTP Joint Committee
 Oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under their respective jurisdiction
 Annual NSTP performance evaluation (ANPE) shall be conducted
 At the end of every school year, the Higher Education Institution shall submit an Annual
Report to the CHED Regional Office
 Warnings and/or sanctions shall be imposed to schools and accredited NGOs
Rule IV. Fees and Incentives
Section 9: Fees
 NSTP fees collected shall constitute a Trust Fund, 70% of which shall be exclusively
used for the operation of the Program. The remaining 30% retained by the school shall
serve as contingency fund
 No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP component except basic tuition,
 NSTP funds derived for NSTP-related operations shall serve as augmentation to sustain
un-programmed activities of the NSTP.
 The unexpected fund balance shall be carried over to the next semester, provided
however; NSTP funds shall not be converted into savings at the expense of the proper
implementation of the program.
 Expenditures/disbursement shall be subjected to periodic audits by the proper school
authorities and concerned NSTP Officers.
 The NSTP Director or its equivalent shall submit a consolidated comprehensive report on
the utilization of the NSTP Fund by program component to the school head, within thirty
(30) calendar days after the end of every semester.
Section 10: Incentive, Insurance, and Protection
A. Incentives
 A program of assistance/incentives for ROTC students
 A special Scholarship Program
 The college or university may provide scholarship and other forms of assistance and
incentives
 Personnel involved in the NSTP shall be provided honorarium and other incentives
B. Insurance and Protection
 CHED and TESDS shall ensure that health and accident group insurances are provided
for students
  Schools that already provide health and accident group insurance and collect the
necessary fees for the purpose from their students as of the effectivity of these Rules,
Rule V. Organization of NSTP Graduate
Section 11: Organization of NSTP Graduates
 Graduates of the non-ROTC components of the NSTP shall belong to the National
Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)
 CHED, TESDA and DND with other concerned agencies, shall issue the necessary
guidelines for the establishment, organization, maintenance and utilization of the NSRC.
 Graduates of the ROTC program shall form part of the Citizen Armed Forces pursuant to
RA 7077, subject to the requirements of DND.
Rule VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 12: Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion with corresponding serial number issued by CHED, TESDA or
DND, shall be awarded to students who have successfully complied with the program
requirements.
Section 13: Information Dissemination
The CHED, TESDA and DND shall provide information on these Act and IRR to all
concerned publics through different modes of disseminating information.
Section 14: Amendatory Clause
 A. Section 35 of commonwealth act no. 1, executive order no. 207 of 1939, sections 2
and 3 of presidential decree no. 1706, and sections 38 and 39 of republic act no 7077
 These Rules may be amended, modified, or replaced jointly by CHED, TESDA and
DND, in consultation with PASUC, COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student
organizations.
Section 15: Separability Cause
If any provisions of this IRR shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other
sections or provisions not affected thereby shall remain full force and effect.
Section 16: Effectivity
These rules shall lake effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general
circulation and shall remain in force and in effect until revoked or amended.
Adopted and issued: in witness whereof, the parties herein hereby affix their signatures this 13th
day of November 2009

The 1987 Philippine Constitution (Article III – Bill of Rights)

Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law,
nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects
against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be
inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to
be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the
complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly describing the place to be
searched and the persons or things to be seized.
Section 3. (1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable sxcept upon
lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.
(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for
any purpose in any proceeding.
Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press,
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of
grievances.
Section 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without
discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the
exercise of civil or political rights.
Section 6. The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law
shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be
impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be
provided by law.
Section 7. The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be
recognized. Access to official records, and to documents and papers pertaining to official acts,
transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy
development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.
Section 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to
form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.
Section 9. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.
Section 10. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
Section 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall
not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.
Section 12. (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the
right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel
preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be
provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of
counsel.
(2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will
shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar
forms of detention are prohibited.
(3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be
inadmissible in evidence against him.
(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well as
compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.
Section 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua
when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be
released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even
when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be
required.
Section 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of
law.
(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is
proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature
and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the
witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and
the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed not with
standing the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to
appear is unjustifiable.
Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of
invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.
Section 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all
judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.
Section 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
Section 18. (1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and
aspirations.
(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof
the party shall have been duly convicted.
Section 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman
punishment inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons
involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already
imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.
(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner or
detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions shall
be dealt with by law.
Section 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.
Section 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an
act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a
bar to another prosecution for the same act.
Section 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491 – Philippine Flag and Heraldic Code

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 1. Short Title
This act shall be known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”
Section 2. Declaration of Policy
Reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded the flag, the anthem and other
national symbols which embody the national ideals and traditions and which express the
principles of sovereignty and national solidarity.
Section 3. Definition of Terms
a. “Military”
b. “Festoon”
c. “Flag”
d. “Fly”
e. “Symbol”
f. “Half-Mast”
g. “Hoist”
h. “Inclement Weather”
i. “National Anthem”
j. “Official Residences”
k. “Places of Frivolty”
l. “Institute”
Chapter I. The National Flag
A. Design of the National Flag
Section 4. 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.
B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag
Section 5. The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences public plazas,
and institutions of learning everyday throughout the year.
Section 6. The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in front all
International Ports of Entry and all other places as maybe designated by the Institute.
Section 7. The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in the
open flag-staffs in front of said buildings every holidays and on such other days as may be
declared by the President and/or local chief executives.
Section 8. All government agencies and instrumentalities, and local government offices,
government-owned corporations and local government units are enjoined to observe flag day
with appropriate ceremonies. Socio-civic groups, non-government organizations and the private
sector are exhorted to cooperate in making the celebrations a success.

Section 9.The flag shall be flown on merchant ships of Philippine registry of more than one
thousand (1000) gross tons and on all naval vessels.
On board naval vessels, the flag shall be displayed on the flagstaff at the stern when the ship is at
anchor. The Flag shall be hoisted to the gaff at the aftermast when the ship is at sea.
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
Section 11. If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at a prominent place and shall be of
such height as would give the flag commanding position in relation to the buildings in the
vicinity.
If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof or anchored on a sill
projecting at an angle upward.
If on stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be at the left (facing the stage)
or the left of the office upon entering.
Section 12. When the Philippine flag is flown with another flag, the flags, if both are national
flags, must be flown on separate staffs of the same height and shall be of equal size. The
Philippine flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last. If the other flag is not a national flag, it
may be flown in the same lineyard as the Philippine flag but below the latter.
Section 13. When displayed with another flag, the Philippine flag shall be on the right of the
other flag. If there is a line of other flags, the Philippine flag shall be in the middle of the line.
When carried in a parade with flags, which are not national flags, the Philippine flag shall be in
front of the center of the line.
Section 14. A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly
burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to
show signs of wear and tear.
Section 15. The flag shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset. It shall be on the mast at the
start of official’office hours, shall remain flying throughout the day.
SECTION 16. The flag may be displayed:
a. Inside or outside-a building or on a stationary flagpoles. If the flag is displayed indoors on a
flagpole, it shall be placed at the left of the observer as one enters the room;
b. From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent place or a commanding position in
relation to the surrounding buildings;
c. From a staff projecting upward from the window sill, canopy, balcony or façade of a building.
d. In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to pole erected away from the
building;
e. Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top; and
f. Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue field pointing east, if the road is
heading south or north, or pointing north if the road is heading east or west.
The flag shall not be raised when the weather is inclement. If already raised, the flag shall not be
lowered.
Section 17. The flag shall be hoisted to the top briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, flood, water or other
objects.
After being lowered, the flag shall be handled and folded solemnly as part of the
ceremony.
C. Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony
Section 18. All government offices and educational institutions shall henceforth observe the flag-
raising ceremony every Monday morning and the flag lowering ceremony every Friday
afternoon. The ceremony shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of
the Philippine National Anthem.
Section 19. The office of the President upon the recommendation of the Institute shall issue rules
and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.
Section 20. The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple
and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original Filipino lyrics
and march tempo.
Section 21. During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand in formation racing the
flag. At the moment the first note of the anthem is heard, everyone in the premises shall come to
attention; moving vehicles shall stop.
All persons present shall ace their right palms over their chests, those with hats shall
uncover, while those in military, scouting, security guard, and citizens military training uniforms
shall give salute prescribed by their regulations, which salute shall be completed upon the last
note of the anthem.
Section 22. During the flag lowering, the flag shall be lowered solemnly and slowly so that the
flag shall be down the mast at the sound of the last note of the anthem. Those in the assembly
shall observe the same deportment or shall observe the same behavior as for the flag-raising
ceremony.
D. Half-Mast
Section 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all buildings and places
where it is displayed, as provided for in this Act, on the day of official announcement of the
death of any of the following officials:
a. The President or a former President, for ten (10) days;
b. The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker
of the House of Representatives, for seven (7) days; and
c. Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for any period less than seven (7)
days..

E. CASKET
Section 24. 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. In such
cases, the flag shall be placed such that the white triangle shall be at the head and the blue
portion shall cover the right side of the caskets. The flag shall not be lowered to the grave or
allowed to touch the ground, but shall be folded solemnly and handed over to the heirs of the
deceased.
F. Pledge to the Flag
Section 25. The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag:
Ako ay Filipino buong katapatang nanunumpa sa watawat ng Pilipinas at sa bansang
kanyang sinasagisag na may dangal, katarungan, at kalayaan na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa.
G. Flag Days
Section 26. The period from May 28 to June 12 of each year is declared as Flag Days, during
which period all offices, agencies and instrumentalities of government, business establishments,
institutions of learning and private homes are enjoined to display the flag.
H. Specifications of the National Flag
Section 27. The flag shall have the following proportions. The width of the flag, 1; the length of
the flag, 2; and the sides of the white triangle, 1.
Section 28. The blue color shall bear Cable No. 80173; the white color, Cable No. 80001 the red
color, Cable No. 80108; and the golden yellow, Cable No. 80068.
Section 29. In order to establish uniform criteria in the making of our national flag and to
guarantee its durability by the use of quality materials, the following standards and procedures
shall be observed:
 a. All requisitions for the purchase of the Philippine National Flag must be based on strict
compliance with the deisgn, color, craftmanship and material requriements of the
Government.
b. All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers offered for purchase for
government use shall be evaluated as to design, color and craftmanship specifications by
the Institute, through its Heraldry and Display Section, which shall stamp its approval or
disapproval on the canvass reinforcement of the flag sample submitted.
c. The industrial technology development institute (itdi) or the philippine textile research
institute (ptri) of the department of science and technology (dost) shall evaluate the
quality of material of all flag samples and certify whether the fabric for the blue, white,
red and golden yellow colors, including the canvass submitted, conforms to government
requirement as to quality of the material. The samples shall be submitted by the said
office to the institute.
Section 30. All deliveries of the flags requisitioned by the government shall be inspected by the
requisitioning agency’s internal inspector and by the Commission on Audit (COA) using the flag
stamped approved by the Institute as reference.
Section 31. In carrying out its responsibilities under Section 4 hereof, the Institute, COA, the
ITDI/PTRI shall prepare guidelines to be approved by the Office of the President.
Section 32. All government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure that the requirements
under this Act with respect to the standards, requisitions and delivery of the national flag are
strictly complied with.
Section 33. All departments, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities of the government,
government-owned or controlled corporations, local government units, including barangays,
shall include in their annual budgets the necessary outlay for the purchase of the national flag.
I. Prohibited Acts
Section 34. It shall be prohibited
a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast contempt any act or omission casting dishonor
or ridicule upon the flag over its surface;
b. To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;
c. To use the flag:
1. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth
2. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other objects;
3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles;
4. As a staff or whip;
5. For unveiling monuments or statues; and
6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.
d. Display the flag:
1. Under any painting or picture;
2. Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely;
3. Below any platform; or
 4. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of
vice or where frivolity prevails.
e. To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisements, or imprint of any
nature on the flag;
g. To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and
other articles of merchandise;
h. To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic
establishments, and in offices of international organizations.
i. To use, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial; and
j. To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.
Chapter II. The National Anthem
Section 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang
Section 36. The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language v/ithin or
without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of the National Anthem.
Bayang magiliw, Perlas ng silanganan, Alab ng puso Sa dibdib mo’y buhay. Lupang hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig Di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit
mong bughaw, May dilag ang tula At awit sa paglayang minamahal. Ang kislap ng watawat
mo’y Tagumpay na nagniningning; Ang bituin at araw niya, Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim. Lupa
ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta, Buhay ay langit sa piling mo; Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-
aapi, Ang mamatay nang dahil sa ‘yo.
Section 37. The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in
accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe.
Section 38. When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by
singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The
singing must be done with fervor.
The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement or
entertainment purposes except on the following occasions:
a. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative;
b. Local competitions;
c. During “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations;
d. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater performances;
and
e. Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.
Section 39. All officials and employees of the national and local governments, and any agencies
or instrumentalities thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-
owned entities of offices displaying the national flag and government institutions of learning are
hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed for the rendition of the anthem.
Failure to observe the rules shall be a ground for administrative discipline.
Chapter III. The National Motto
Section 40. The national Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN
AT MAKABANSA.”
Chapter IV. National Coat-of-arms
Section 41. The National Coat-of-Arms shall have:
Paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules; a chief argent studded with three (3) mullets
equidistant from each other; and, in point of honor, ovoid argent over all the sun rayonnant with
eight minor lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the words “REPUBLIKA NG
PILIPINAS,” inscribed thereon.
Chapter V. The Great Seal
Section 42. The Great Seal shall be circular in form, with the arms as described in the preceding
section, but without the scroll and the inscription thereon. Surrounding the whole shall be a
double marginal circle within which shall appear the words “Republika ng Pilipinas.” For the
purpose of placing The Great Seal, the color of the arms shall not be deemed essential but
tincture representation must be used.
The Great Seal shall bear the National Motto.
Section 43. The Great Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all commissions signed by the
President and upon such other official documents and papers of the Republic of the Philippines
as may be provided by law, or as may be required bv custom and usage. The President shall have
custody of the Great Seal.
Chapter VI. Official Seals and other Heraldic Items and Devices
Section 44. Such hearldic devices and items shall be filed with the Institute for recording and
evaluation as to precedence, design, customs and traditions. The institute shall promulgate the
corresponding rules and regulations which shall be submitted for approval to the Office of the
President or to Congress.
Section 45. Any government entity, including the military, may adopt appropriate coat-of-arms,
administrative seals, logo, insignia, badges, patches, banners and initiate awards, citations, orders
or decorations, as may be authorized by the Congress or the Office of the President.
Section 46. All government offices including the military are hereby ordered to purchase all
heraldic items and devices from manufacturers accredited and authorized by the Institute. Such
items and devices shall be subject to inspection by the purchasing agency’s internal inspector and
the COA representative using the design and specifications approved by the Office of the
President or by the Congress, through the Institute.
Section 47. No government official or employee shall accept any orders or decorations from any
foreign government without the consent of Congress, and without the prior evaluation and
documentation of such order or decoration by the Institute.
Chapter VII. Penalties
Section 48. Failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act; and any violation of the
corresponding rules and regulations issued by the Office of the President shall, after proper
notice and hearing, be penalized by public censure which shall be published at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation.
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the Commission on Higher Education,
upon the recommendation of the Institute and after the proper notice and hearing, shall cause the
cancellation of the recognition of permit of any private educational institution which fails or
refuses to observe the provisions of this Act for the second time.
Section 49. The department of education, culture and sports (decs) and the commission on higher
education shall ensure that the national anthem, as adopted by law, shall be committed to
memory by all students of both public and private educational institutions, and performed during
the flag ceremony conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the office of
the president. In addition, they shall make available the vocal, piano or band scores of the
national anthem, as adopted by law, to all private and public schools, as well as he general
public.
Section 50. Any person or judicial entity which violates any of the provisions of this Act shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (5,000.00) not more
than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or
both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court: Provided, That for any second
and additional offenses, both fine and imprisonment shall always be imposed: Provided, That in
case the violation is commited by a juridical person, its President or Chief Executive Officer
thereof shall be liable.
Chapter VIII. Common Provisins
Section 51. The Institute shall issue the necessary-rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days after effectivity. The Institute shall submit its rules
and regulations to the Office of the President and the Congress of the Philippines.
Section 52. The Institute shall also be responsible for the strict enforcement of the provision of
this Act. It may call upon any government department, agency, office, or government
instrumentality, including government corporations and local government units, for such
assistance as it may deem necessary for the effective discharge of its functions under this Act.
Section 53. Separability Clause— If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remeinder of this Act not otherwise affected shall be valid and subisting.
Section 54. Repealing Clause – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter
of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
Section 55. Effectivity — This Act shall be effective fifteen (15) days from the date of its
publication in Official Gazette or in at east two (2) newspapers of general circulation.