What are the things to be observed in performing a flag ceremony?
To salute the flag, stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart. Salute the flag when it is being raised or lowered, passes you in a parade, and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Salute when you sing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” with or without the flag present.
How do you conduct flag ceremony and flag retreat?
During the flag-retreat, the flag should be lowered slowly so that the flag will be down the mast at the sound of the last note of the anthem. Those in the assembly shall observe the same deportment or shall execute the same salute as required of them in the flag raising ceremony; 4.
Which should go first prayer or national anthem?
In Congress, particularly the Lower House or our House of Representatives, the national anthem is sung first before the invocation. However, in the Senate, it is the other way around (i.e., invocation is done first before the singing of our national anthem).
What is RA 1265 all about?
1265. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled: Section 1. All educational institutions shall henceforth observe daily flag ceremony, which shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
Is it necessary to stop and salute the flag during flag ceremony?
It should be handled and folded reverently. While the Flag is being raised or lowered, and while the National Anthem is being played the people should face the Flag, stand at attention, uncover, and salute. Moving vehicles should stop, and the passengers should alight, stand at attention, uncover, and salute.
What must be the proper gesture when the national flag is raised?
During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons present should face the flag, stand at attention and salute. Men should remove their hats or headdresses with the right hand and hold them at the left breast.
What is the importance of attending flag ceremony?
The Flag Ceremony should be given utmost importance for it reflects our love for our country, and that it is one of the ways to value the sacrifices of the people who died protecting and defending our country. It honors the symbol of our country, all the hopes, dreams and the people it represents.
How do Girl Scouts salute the flag?
Therefore, as used in the Flag Code, the flag and/or blue field is displayed to the left of the observer, which is the flag’s “own right.” When saluting the flag, Girl Scouts use the civilian salute of placing the right hand over the heart. From “Let’s Celebrate!
What does the color guard say?
Leader: “Color Guard, Forward March!” Wait for color guard to reach the front. Leader: “Color Guard, Halt!” Leader: “Color Guard, Cross the Colors!”
What is do 50 in DepEd?
DO 50, s. 2015 – Observance/Conduct of Flag Raising and Lowering Ceremonies and Proper Sequence in Official DepEd Programs Involving the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem. October 29, 2015. DO 50, s. 2015.
When does the DepEd Order take effect?
This DepEd Order (DO) shall take effect immediately. All provisions in DOs and other related issuances, which are inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed, rescinded, or modified accordingly.
What are the systems and procedures of the DepEd?
The systems and procedures, including the standards and criteria set therein, shall be used as a guide by the DepEd central and field offices/units, as well as the DepEd’s external stakeholders to ensure that SHSs to be established are in accordance with DepEd quality standards to enhance the delivery of basic education.
How long does it take for DepEd to take effect?
All provisions of DepEd rules, regulations, and issuances, which are inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. This Order shall take effect within 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of official circulation.