Can you use Philippine flag in logo?
Even if the flag is just used as a design in the accessory rather than a trademark of the company, it is still in violation of the Philippine Flag and Heraldic Code which is clear that to print, paint, or attach a representation of the flag in articles of merchandise is prohibited.
Why was the Philippines flag banned?
Philippine Flag Banned!
When the Americans took over the Philippines, mutual distrust among the Filipinos and Americans sparked. This prompted the Philippine Commission to enact the Flag Law of 1907 that forbade the Filipinos to use or display the Philippine flag anywhere, even inside Filipino homes.
Is wearing Philippine flag legal?
8491 or otherwise known as An Act Prescribing the Code of The National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and Other Heraldic Items and Devices of The Philippines, particularly Section 34 (e) of the same law which provides: It shall be prohibited to wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform.
What is the punishment for disrespecting the Philippine national flag?
Violators shall, upon conviction, be punished with a fine of between P5,000 and P20,000, imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.