Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
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The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines is a Philippine law that prescribes the design, display, and proper use of the national flag, anthem, and other national symbols.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines Context triple: [Republic Act No. 8491, shortTitle, Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines]
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A.
Presidential Flag of the Philippines
The Presidential Flag of the Philippines is the official standard used to represent the authority and office of the country’s president, typically featuring the national colors and the presidential coat of arms.
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B.
Coat of arms of Palau
The Coat of arms of Palau is the official national emblem featuring traditional Palauan symbols that represent the island nation's heritage, sovereignty, and identity.
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C.
Seal of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Seal of the Supreme Court of the Philippines is the official emblem representing the country’s highest judicial body, typically featuring national symbols that signify justice, authority, and the rule of law.
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D.
Flag of Palau
The Flag of Palau is a light blue field with a large yellow disk slightly off-center, symbolizing the Pacific Ocean and the moon, and representing the island nation's identity and independence.
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E.
coat of arms of the Marshall Islands
The coat of arms of the Marshall Islands is the national emblem featuring a central angel-like figure, traditional canoe, and rising sun, symbolizing the islands’ culture, seafaring heritage, and aspirations for peace and progress.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines Target entity description: The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines is a Philippine law that prescribes the design, display, and proper use of the national flag, anthem, and other national symbols.
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A.
Presidential Flag of the Philippines
The Presidential Flag of the Philippines is the official standard used to represent the authority and office of the country’s president, typically featuring the national colors and the presidential coat of arms.
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B.
Coat of arms of Palau
The Coat of arms of Palau is the official national emblem featuring traditional Palauan symbols that represent the island nation's heritage, sovereignty, and identity.
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C.
Seal of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Seal of the Supreme Court of the Philippines is the official emblem representing the country’s highest judicial body, typically featuring national symbols that signify justice, authority, and the rule of law.
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D.
Flag of Palau
The Flag of Palau is a light blue field with a large yellow disk slightly off-center, symbolizing the Pacific Ocean and the moon, and representing the island nation's identity and independence.
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E.
coat of arms of the Marshall Islands
The coat of arms of the Marshall Islands is the national emblem featuring a central angel-like figure, traditional canoe, and rising sun, symbolizing the islands’ culture, seafaring heritage, and aspirations for peace and progress.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Philippine law
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statute ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Republic Act No. 8491 ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
all educational institutions in the Philippines
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all government offices in the Philippines ⓘ the general public in the Philippines ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| defines |
colors of the Philippine national flag
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days when the Philippine flag shall be displayed ⓘ manner of hoisting and lowering the Philippine flag ⓘ manner of singing the Philippine national anthem ⓘ official version of the Philippine national anthem ⓘ prohibited acts involving the Philippine flag ⓘ specifications of the Philippine national flag ⓘ symbolism of elements of the Philippine national flag ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
Government of the Philippines
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linked to:
Philippine government
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| hasComponent |
provisions on other heraldic items and devices
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provisions on the coat of arms ⓘ provisions on the national anthem ⓘ provisions on the national flag ⓘ provisions on the national motto ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
Republic of the Philippines
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linked to:
Philippines
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| language | English ⓘ |
| legalCitation |
R.A. 8491
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linked to:
Republic Act No. 8491
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| prohibits |
acts of disrespect toward the Philippine national anthem
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acts of disrespect toward the Philippine national flag ⓘ commercial use of the Philippine national flag contrary to the Code ⓘ improper use of the Philippine national coat of arms ⓘ |
| purpose |
to prescribe the code of other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines
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to prescribe the code of the coat-of-arms of the Philippines ⓘ to prescribe the code of the national anthem of the Philippines ⓘ to prescribe the code of the national flag of the Philippines ⓘ to prescribe the code of the national motto of the Philippines ⓘ |
| regulates |
design of the Philippine national flag
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display of the Philippine national flag ⓘ proper use of the Philippine national flag ⓘ singing of the Philippine national anthem ⓘ use of heraldic items and devices representing the Philippines ⓘ use of official seals of the Philippine government ⓘ use of the Philippine national coat of arms ⓘ |
| shortName |
Flag and Heraldic Code
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linked to:
Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
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| subject |
Philippine coat of arms
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linked to:
Coat of arms of the Philippines
Philippine heraldic items and devices ⓘ Philippine national anthem ⓘ
linked to:
Lupang Hinirang
Philippine national flag ⓘ
linked to:
Flag of the Philippines
Philippine national motto ⓘ |
| title |
An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and Other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines
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linked to:
Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
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linked to: Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8491
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title
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An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and Other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines
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linked to: Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
linked to: Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
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title
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An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and Other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines
ⓘ
linked to: Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines