OCA Circular No. 37-98Jun 22, 1998Supreme Court Issuances

OCA Circular No. 37-98, issued on June 22, 1998, informs all Executive Judges about Republic Act No. 8491, which establishes the official code for the National Flag, National Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms, and other heraldic items of the Philippines. This law, approved by President Fidel V. Ramos on February 12, 1998, aims to regulate and promote the proper usage and significance of these national symbols. The circular serves as a directive for implementation and guidance for all concerned parties.

June 22, 1998

OCA CIRCULAR NO. 37-98

TO : All Executive Judges
     
SUBJECT : Republic Act No. 8491

 

For the information, guidance, and implementation of all concerned, attached are copies of Republic Act No. 8491 "AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND THE OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES" approved by President Fidel V. Ramos on February 12, 1998.

Please be guided accordingly.

June 22, 1998.

(SGD.) ALFREDO L. BENIPAYOCourt Administrator