SC CIRCULAR NO. 62-2001, September 27, 2001

Republic Act No. 8491 otherwise known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code
of the Philippines” prescribes the national flag, anthem, motto,
coat-of-arms nd other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines. The
relevant provisions of the said law provide, to wit: :

“Sec. 18. 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.

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“Sec. 21. During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall
stand in formation facing the flag. At the moment the first note of the
anthem is heard, everyone in the premises shall come to attention;
moving vehicles shall stop. All persons present shall place their right
palms over their chests, those with hats shall uncover; while those in
military, scouting, security guard, and citizens military training
uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by the regulations, which
salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.

“The assembly shall sing the Philippine national anthem, ,
accompanied by a band, if available, and at the first note, the flag
shall be raised briskly.

“The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing in review or parade.

“Sec. 22 During the flag lowering, the flag shall be lowered
solemnly and slowly so that the flag shall be down the mast at the sound
of the last note of the anthem. Those in assembly shall observe the
same deportment or shall observe the same behavior as for the
flag-raising ceremony.”

All Executive Judges shall supervise the holding of the flag raising
and flag lowering ceremonies in their respective Hall of Justice
buildings or court-houses and shall ensure the attendance of all judges
and court personnel in the rites. A report on the absentees in both
ceremonies for every month shall be submitted to the Office of the Court
Administrator within the first ten (10) tys of the succeeding month.

For strict compliance.