Module 2 The National Flag Law (R.A. 8491) PDF

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THE NATIONAL FLAG LAW (R. 8491)I. Learning Resources:Observation guide, mobile phone with voice recorder, laptop/netbook or televisionII. Methodology:Lecture discussion, group discussion and brainstorming, “Lupang Hinirang Singing Activity” activityLearning Outcomes: Sing the national anthem enthus...

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THE NATIONAL FLAG LAW (R.A. 8491) Learning Outcomes: 

Sing the national anthem enthusiastically and eagerly with correct lyrics, melody or notes and reverence.

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Enumerate and discuss the duties and obligation as Filipino citizen. Explain and promote the salient features of Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines. Live and conduct one’s life and character that exemplify the national motto which is “Maka Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa. Illustrate the meaning and implication of the National coat of arm.

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Learning Resources: Observation guide, mobile phone with voice recorder, laptop/netbook or television

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Methodology: Lecture discussion, group discussion and brainstorming, “Lupang Hinirang Singing Activity” activity

Students’ Project: Title: Lupang Hinirang singing activity Activities: 1. Ask for voluntary participation of at least 2-3 significant others from your family home/community (e.g. father, mother, siblings, auntie, uncle, cousins, helpers, etc.). 2. 3.

Ask permission that you will record their voices while they sing the National anthem. Give assurance that their identity will be confidential. This is to respect the privacy of your participants. Start by singing a few lines of the National anthem. Then, let your respondent do the continuation of the singing. One or two lines will do.

4. Make some notes of observations while they sing the lines. Are there changes in the lyrics? Do they follow the required melody of proper way to sing the Lupang Hinirang? 5. After completing the activity, find a place where you can share your thoughts and evaluate their performance. By doing so, use the following observation guide: a. How did you feel about the activity? b. Were your participants hesitant or confident to sing the national anthem? c. Were they able to provide correct lyrics to the song? d. As a Filipino citizen, how did you feel when you realize that there were those who were not able to sing the national anthem correctly? 6. If you have access or any available means to connect to internet, you may connect to this link: National Anthems: The Philippines- Lupang Hinirang+lyrics+translation. You Tube: Language Context. 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVw6NYGv2-k. As one group you give yourselves the time to listen to the video clip on how the Lupang Hinirang is to be correctly sang. 7. Finally, make a brief report of your project, observations, findings and recommendation in bullet format and submit to your instructor’s e-mail or g-mail account or any means available to you. 8. Again, do not divulge the identity of your respondents. **It will take you an hour to complete this activity.

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Learning Concepts:

The Philippines as nation is composed of diverse ethno-linguistic groups who are separated by islands. With this kind of context, it is encourage to promote oneness among the people. It is in this premise that nationalism is taught to our students. Section 17, Article 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides: “The State shall give priority to education , science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.” Republic Act No. 8491 a.k.a. The National Flag and Heraldic Codes of the Philippines was enacted in pursuance to said provision in our Constitution.

Duties and Obligations of a Filipino Citizen A citizen is a member of a democratic community who enjoys full civil and political rights (De Leon, 2011). However, a citizen’s right carries with it a corresponding obligation towards the state. It is in this end that a list of the duties and obligations of a Filipino citizen is provided: 1) To be loyal to the Republic – this means that the citizen must be proud of his/her country and show absolute allegiance to his/her government. This can be shown through the singing of the National Anthem, giving respect to the National Flag, etc. 2) To love and defend the country – love is shown through deeds and the readiness of the citizen to defend his/her country. 3) To contribute to the development and welfare of the State – this may be shown through paying taxes regularly and willingly, following the State laws, rules and regulations, patronizing local products and trades and etc. 4) To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws – it is the duty of the citizen to respect the Constitution and ensure that the laws are followed. 5) To cooperate with duly constituted authorities – this entails that the citizen should also make it his/her concern that State laws should be observed by others as well. 6) To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others. 7) To engage in gainful work – this emphasizes that the State does not work for its people. Which entails that the citizen should work and become a useful and productive member of the society. 8) To register and vote. It is due to these that RA 8491 was enacted to give emphasis to our obligation towards our state.

R.A. 8491 FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES The National Flag represents the sovereignty and national solidarity of the country. It is impertinent that one should give reverence and respect to the Flag and other national symbols. This is the main reason why the Philippine government has formulated and implemented Republic Act 8491 or otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.

Salient Features: The National Flag The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three fivepointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the people. Reverence of the Philippine Flag The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in front of the following: at Malacañang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines building; Supreme Court building; the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite; Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan; the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Libingan ng mga Bayani; Musoleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion; all International Ports of Entry and all other places as may be designated by the Institute. The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in the open on flag-staffs in front of said buildings every April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan); May 1 (Labor Day); May 28 (National Flag Day) to June 12 (Independence Day); last Sunday of August (National Heroes Day); November 30 (Bonifacio Day); and December 30 (Rizal Day); The flag may be displayed: a. Inside or outside a building or on 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 facade 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. 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. Prohibited Acts on the Philippine Flag To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on or cast contempt or commit any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag or over its surface; To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute; 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) To 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. To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform; To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or imprint of any nature on the flag; To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise; To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international organizations; To use, display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens. Kindly watch relevant video clip in the link given below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YietztSYdTE

The National Anthem     

The National Anthem of the Philippines is entitled Lupang Hinirang. It shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country. The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe. 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. As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests.

LupangHinirang Arranged and Composed by: Julian Felipe 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, kalian 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 ng dahil sayo.

Click on the link beow to view the video clip about singing of the National Anthems: The Philippines - Lupang Hinirang+lyrics+translation. You Tube: Language Context. 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVw6NYGv2-k

The National Motto The National Motto shall be "MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA."

The National Coat-of-Arms 

The

eight-rayed sun of the Philippines, each ray representing the eight provinces (Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Manila, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac) placed under martial law by Governor-General Ramón Blanco during the Philippine Revolution the three five-pointed stars representing the three primary geographic regions

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of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao  in the blue field on the left is the Eagle of the United States; in the red field on the right is the Lion-Rampant of Spain

The official description of the blazon: 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 and lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the words "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS," inscribed thereon.

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Assessment

A. Quiz: 1. List the duties and obligation of a Filipino citizen. 2. Enumerate the prohibited acts of the national flag law. B. Group activity: In celebration of the National Heroes Day on August 25, 2015, every group is required to create a poster showing citizenship and nationalism.

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Sources:

Aguja, Hiton J., aand et. al. MSUIIT-NSTP Module 2019 Edition. Ivory Pprinting and Publishing House, Iligan City, Philippines. 2019. De Leon. Hector S. and Hector M. De Leon (2011). Textbook on the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Manila: Rex Bookstore. Duties and Obligations of Filipinos retrieved from http://www.oocities.org/phil_consti/04.htm, on May 8, 2013. Image of the Philippine Coat-of-Arms retrieved from http://tagaloglang.com/The-Philippines/National-Symbols/filipino-coat-of-arms.html Jones, Cheryl A. Assessment for Learning (Vocational Learning Support Programme : 16-19). 2005. Learning and Skills Development Agency.

Luz, Juan Miguel. The Dilemma that is the Philippine Flag. Philippine Daily Inquirer : June 10, 2011. Retrieved from http://opinion.inquirer.net/6057/the-dilemma-that-is-the-philippineflag, retrieved on May 2, 2013. Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines criminology Vlog#17. Ser DA. May 28, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YietztSYdTE National Anthems: The Philippines- Lupang Hinirang+lyrics+translation. You Tube: Language Context. 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVw6NYGv2-k Ang Wastong Pagtitiklop ng Watawat (Proper Folding of The Philippine Flag) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5u2hKgHms0 Lyrics of the National anthem: LupangHinirang retrieved from http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/d/david_gates/lupang_hinirang_philippine_national _anthem.html Republic Act 8491 : Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, retrieved on April 3, 2012, from The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation...