Activity #2: RA8491

INSTRUCTIONS

Do this on a sheet of yellow paper.

Note: Some parts will be discussed next meeting.

STEPS

1. Click on this link: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1998/02/12/republic-act-no-8491/ and go back to this page or you may refer it to your handouts.

2. Answer the following guide questions following the format below:

Format

Question: Why do people...

Answer: Based on the Republic Act #... it states that...

According to Republic Act #...Section #... that

People... (statement), because according to Republic Act #... etc.

As stated in Republic Act #...

Note: Each answer should include the "Republic Act, Chapter, and Section.

A. Guide Questions

2. 1. 1. 1. Is burning the Philippine National Flag allowed in our country?

         2. How should we properly dispose of our flag, and when should we do so? 

         3. What do you think is the purpose of this law? Refer to Section 2

         4. When is the proper time to raise and lower the flag? 

         5. What will happen to a person who uses the design of the flag as a costume for a particular show? 

         6. Why are we prohibited from using our flag as a tablecloth? 

         7. Why do we need to place our hands on our chests when singing the Philippine National Anthem? 

         8. When can we perform the hand salute while singing the Philippine National Anthem? 

         9. Who was the incumbent president at the time of the approval of this law? 

         10. When should we fly the flag at half-mast? 

B. Define the following based on the law.

2. 1. Military

   2. Festoon

   3. Flag

   4. Fly

   5. Symbol

   6. Half-Mast

   7. Hoist

   8. Inclement Weather

   9. National Anthem

   10. Official Residences

   11. Places of Frivolity

   12. Institute

C. Write the following (Lyrics)

1. Philippine National Anthem

2. The Motto of the Republic of the Philippines

3. Panatang Makabayan

4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag

Additional. Originally not par of RA8491 statements, but related to the law.

5. Bayan Ko

6. Ang Bayan Kong Tanging Ikaw

D. Make a sample scenario about Section 34 under Prohibited Acts: (You may search related news per prohibited act or you may make fictitious scenario.

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.

E. What can you say about this under RA 9163?

To answer this, please follow this format

Sample. 

51. This photo is (ALLOWED/ NOT ALLOWED or ABIDING/ VIOLATING) according to RA 8491 Article ___ section ___ paragraph ___ that...