MANILA. Malacañang has mandated the inclusion of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge in the weekly flag ceremonies of all national government agencies, instrumentalities, and educational institutions, in a bid to promote the principles of Bagong Pilipinas.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, through a memorandum issued on June 4, emphasized the significance of integrating the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge into the flag ceremonies. “For this purpose, the heads of all national government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure that the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge, which are annexed to this Circular, are properly disseminated within their respective institutions and offices,” the memorandum stated.
Moreover, the Presidential Communications Office has been tasked with implementing effective measures to communicate and disseminate the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge to all government offices and the public.
The Bagong Pilipinas initiative, launched by the administration, aims to serve as the guiding principle for governance and leadership across all sectors. It emphasizes a principled, accountable, and dependable government, bolstered by unified societal institutions. The overarching goal is to empower Filipinos to actively support and engage in government initiatives, fostering comprehensive social and economic transformation.
This directive aligns with Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8491, also known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines,” which mandates government offices, including local government units (LGUs), to conduct flag-raising ceremonies every Monday morning and flag-lowering ceremonies every Friday afternoon.
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