February 12, 1998, a law was passed for the
centennial of the proclamation of Philippine independence to change the color
of the flag from Cuban blue to royal blue, after a furious debate among
historians and members of the public.
-The law, Republic Act 8491, also specifies that:
SECTION 4. The flag of the Philippines shall be blue,
white and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed
stars, as consecrated and honored by the people.
SECTION 26. The period from May 28 to June 12 of
each year is declared as Flag Days, during which period all offices, agencies
and instrumentalities of government, business establishments, institutions of
learning and private homes are enjoined to display the flag.
SECTION 27. The flag shall have the following
proportions. The width of the flag, 1; the length of the flag, 2; and the sides
of the white triangle, 1.
-Also, the National Coat-of-Arms shall also have
paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules; a chief argent studded with three
(3) mullets equidistant from each other; and, in point of honor, ovoid argent
over all the sun rayonnant with eight minor lesser rays. Beneath shall be the
scroll with the words "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS," enscribed thereon.
