Lawmakers wants 100,000 pesos fine for people who will not sing “Lupang Hinirang” properly

House of the representatives of the Philippines has approved the House Bill No. 5224 also known as the proposed “Revised Flag and Heraldic Code” on the final reading on Monday.

House Bill No. 5224 represented by Representatives Escudero and Rodriguez would impose stiff penalties for the people who would not sing the national anthem “Lupang Hinirang” properly and everyone was required to sing along when it is played in public.

According to the bill, ‘failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act and any violation of the corresponding rules and regulations issued by the National Historic Commission of the Philippines (NCHP) shall, after proper notice and hearing, be penalized by public censure which shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.

It also said that person who violated the act shall be punished by a fine not less than PHP 50,000 nor more than PHP 100,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year.

The current flag code of the Philippines didn’t did not required the people to sing the national anthem played at public gatherings, but under the proposed measure, the singing of Lupang Hinirang “shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor.”

“As a sign of respect, all person shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chest,” The bill said.

“Individuals, whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from singing national anthem, must, nonetheless, show full respect when the anthem is being sung or played on record by standing at attention,” the bill added.

The flag should be permanently displayed or hoisted day and night, throughout the year, and in front of the following: Malacañang Palace; Senate of the Philippines building; House of Representatives building; Supreme Court building; Rizal Monument in Luneta; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite; Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan; Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; LIbingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City Metro Manila; all memorials dedicated to the veterans of the military, Musoleo de los Veteranos dela Revolucion in the North Cemetery, City of Manila; Marcela Agoncillo historical landmark in Taal, Batangas; Pinaglabanan historical Landmark in San Juan City, Metro Manila; all international ports of entry; and all other places as may be designated and marked by the NHCP.

The bill also prohibit to use the flag as staff or whip or as drapery, festoon, tablecloth or as covering for ceilings, walls, statues, motor vehicles or other objects.

Source: Congress.gov.ph

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