National Flag Day
I went to Manila City Hall and Pag-Ibig Office in Lawton, Manila upon my mother’s request. I noticed some Philippine flags on the way and also saw banners placed on public walls. Too bad that it was impossible for me to took snapshots of those banners for security reasons. Anyway, the words “Pilipinas Kong Mahal” was printed inside the flag, on the lower right side of the flag, an estimated font size of 35% of the size of the flag. I did have negative impression seeing those banners. Whose behind this? “Makabayan” (nationalistic)? Or OA (over acting)?
Tomorrow is May 28, National Flag Day in the Philippines. At my age, I still remember my Social Studies lesson in elementary and high school regarding respect to our flag. According to wikipedia, here are the prohibited acts:
It is prohibited to deface or ridicule the flag, to dip the flag as a salute, or to add additional marks of any nature on the flag. It may not be used as a drapery, festoon, tablecloth, as a covering for objects, or as part as a costume or uniform.
Several commercial uses of the flag are prohibited, including using the flag as a trademark or for commercial labels or designs. It is forbidden to use the image of the flag on merchandise, or in any advertisement. It also may not be used as a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles;
The flag may not be displayed horizontally face-up, or under any painting, picture or platform. It may not be displayed in “places of frivolity”, defined in the Flag Code as marked by “boisterous merriment or recreation”.
How come Lito Atienza forgot it by placing the words “Pilipinas Kong Mahal” in the flag banners. Makabayan or OA? Whatever explanation he have, it is still a bad example to young filipinos. Good thing that my 7 year old son didn’t saw the banners. Year 2010 election is near, I won’t forgot that. They should clear all those banners with “Pilipinas Kong Mahal” print immediately and the hard earned money of Filipinos gone to waste again.
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today is May 19, 2009. almost 1 year after to wrote this comment. i say to you, today May 19, Sec. Lito Atienza again ordered all the municipal town to have those flag with Pilipinas kong Mahal shown in public place in a tarpaulin.
bastos talaga at walang galang si atienza
If its true, could it be politically motivated? Negative publicity is still publicity for the coming election. I hope, if he will run again in Manila as Mayor, Manileno’s will take this issue seriously.
i will tell some of my media friends about this vandalism of our flag. let’s see what will happen.
I remember last year, there was interviews regarding the matter. Nothing happened.
Kuyakoy,
I saw them yesterday in Sucat road, Paranaque. The words “Pilipinas kong Mahal” was already outside the flag and not in the flag itself.