Flag-Inspired Pair Of Sneakers Violates “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”, Says NHCP
SNEAKERS – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines warned the Filipinos not to patronize the Philippine flag-inspired pair of sneakers.
The R.A. 8491 or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines” prohibits the use of elements from the Philippine flag for commercial use. In other words. the Philippine flag must not be used anywhere, anytime.
However, there are still cases wherein it is used by people just like the man who used the flag allegedly as an accessory.
According to the report, the man posted a tweet with a photo of himself with the Philippine flag. This was later retweeted by another netizen, who slammed the man.
The Philippine Flag is not an accessory. Section 34 e. It shall be prohibited to wear in whole or in part as a costume or uniform. |Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491)
Someone give him a nudge please. (in the head). pic.twitter.com/8d1pwUzKfl
— Jay Beltran?? (@jay_beltran) July 9, 2018
Netizens also left comments regarding the photo.
Sana ma informed din ung mga nsa pinas na ginagamit ang flag as costume. TBH, mas maraming violator ang nasa pinas. Pero dedma lang ung marami.
— Joseptv (@IamJosept) July 10, 2018
I’ve checked. The post is still up. He made a short video explaining his action. Good advocacy. Poorly misinformed young man.
— Gerald Santos (@gerald_santos_) July 9, 2018
This time, another instance of the elements of the Philippine flag being used caught the attention of the NHCP.
An online store named “Love The World” posted a pair of sneakers which has elements of the national flag. NHCP found it and called out the store. Thus, they posted this on Facebook:
According to a report on Rappler, the “shoe tongue” practically shows a “replica of the flag”. Under Section 34 Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, people are not allowed to do the following:
e. To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisements, or imprint of any nature on the flag;
g. To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise.
Netizens noticed the post and gave mixed reactions:
