When to Half Mast the Philippine Flag?

Under Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, flags should be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all buildings and places where it is displayed. For the death of a president or a former president, flags should be placed at half-staff for 10 days.

When should the flag be flown at half-staff?

The United States flag flies at half-staff (or half-mast) when the nation or a state is in mourning. The president, through a presidential proclamation, a state governor, or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at half-staff.

When the Philippine flag is at half most means?

The Philippine flag can be displayed at half-mast as a sign of mourning upon the death of the following officials: the President (for 10 days); the Vice President, Chief Justice, Senate President, or Speaker of the House (for seven days); and members of the Supreme Court, Senate, House of Representatives, or the ...