DepEd Hold Series of Orientation on Proper Handling of Philippine Flag
The Department of Education has conducted a series of orientation to campaign for proper handling and use of the Philippine Flag.
The campaign kicked-off recently at Banaue, Ifugao covering regions 1, 2, 3 and CAR.
DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus earlier DepEd Order No. 83, directing field offices to strengthen, respect and pay allegiance to the Philippine Flag by banning canned music during flag ceremonies or programs and prohibiting the use of tattered or badly faced flags in all schools and offices.
The flag as a symbol of the country’s sovereignty and unity, should be properly handled, said Lapus.
DepEd is tasked to monitor and ensure strict compliance with the order and at the same time institute appropriate fines and sanctions ranging from P5,000 to P20,000 and jail terms up to one year or both. For private schools, violation means cancellation of their permit to operate.
Among the violations included are:
* mutilating, defacing or trampling on the flag
* clipping the flag to salute or compliment a person or object
* using the flag as drapery, table cloth, covering for walls etc.
* wearing the flag as costume or uniform
* printing or attaching the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins etc.
* using the flag as display of any advertisement or info-commercial (PIA/Bohol)
