Memorandum Circular No. 65




MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES [ MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No. 65, s. 1964, May 7, 1964 ] ENJOINING PROPER DISPLAY OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FLAG 1. It has been observed that the following provisions of Executive Order No. 321, series of 1950, have not been complied with: “1. The National Flag shall be displayed in all public office buildings, official residences, public squares, and institutions of learning every day throughout the year, and shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at sundown. It should be on the mast at the break of day, should remain flying throughout the day but shall not stay flying after the sun has actually set, except when specially prescribed. The flagstaff must be straight, slightly and gently tapering at the end. “17. A National Flag worn out through wear and tear, should not be thrown on a garbage heap or used as rag. It should be reverently burned to avoid misuse or desecration thereof.” 2. Accordingly, all heads of government entities and institutions of learning shall cause the National Flag to be displayed every day including Sundays and holidays. In addition, they shall see to it that torn flags shall be replaced immediately with new ones.1âшphi1 3. Any official or employee who fails to perform his duties under this Circular shall be administratively dealt with. By authority of the President: CALIXTO O. ZALDIVAR Acting Executive Secretary Manila, May 7, 1964 The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation