Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan

January 3, 2025

DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. _______, s. 2025

REITERATION OF THE OBSERVANCE/CONDUCT OF FLAG RAISING AND

LOWERING CEREMONIES AND PROPER SEQUENCE IN OFFICIAL
DEPED PROGRAMS INVOLVING THE SINGING OF
THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

To: Assistant Schools Division Superintendents

Chiefs, CID & SGOD
Heads of Sections/Units
Public Schools District Supervisors, Districts In-Charge
School Heads, Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

1. Pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8491, otherwise known as

the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, all government offices and
educational institutions are required to participate in the Observance/Conduct
of Flag Raising Ceremonies every Monday morning and Flag Lowering
Ceremonies every Friday afternoon .

2. While there is no law categorically stating the order of a public ceremony,

specifically, whether the singing of the Philippine National Anthem should come
before or after the Invocation, the National Historical Commission of the
Philippines (NHCP) Protocol on the Observance of Commemorative Events
provides that the singing of the Philippine National Anthem should come before
the Invocation in official government functions. However, this may be
distinguished from programs or gatherings that are religious in nature or are
sponsored by or conducted in private schools or “in-faith” institutions.

3. As stipulated in DepEd Order No. 09, s. 2021, the Quality Policy Statement
must be recited by teaching and non-teaching personnel during the conduct of
the Flag Ceremony. It may also be included in the preliminary activities of CO,
RO, and SDO programs. In the case of schools, it may be included during the
preliminary activities of Faculty Meetings, Learning Action Cell (LAC) Sessions, or
any other similar activity.

4. In view of these, the following sequence is hereby issued in the

observance/conduct of the Flag Raising and Lowering Ceremonies and in Official
DepEd Programs involving the singing of the Philippine National Anthem:

Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500

Telephone Nos.: PLDT (078) 377-1065; Globe Landline (078) 255-5317, (078) 255-5318

DepEd Tayo – Division of Cagayan [Link]@[Link] [Link]

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
a. Flag Raising Ceremonies
i. Singing of Lupang Hinirang
ii. Interfaith Prayers
iii. Recitation of Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas;
iv. Recitation of the Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan (by all Department
officials and employees only);and
v. Recitation of the DepEd Quality Policy Statement

RA 8491, Section 21. During the Flag Raising Ceremonies, the

assembly shall stand in formation facing the flag. At the moment of the
first note of the anthem is heard, everyone in the premises shall come to
attention; moving vehicles shall stop. All persons present shall place their
right palms over their chests, those with hats shall uncover, while those in
military, scouting, security guard, and citizens military training uniforms
shall give salute prescribed by their regulations, which salute shall be
completed upon the last note of the anthem.
The assembly shall sing the Philippine National Anthem,
accompanied by a band, if available, and at the first note, the flag shall be
raised briskly.
The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing in
review or in parade.

b. Flag Lowering Ceremonies

i. Singing of Lupang Hinirang

RA 8491, Section 22. During the flag lowering, the flag shall be
lowered solemnly and slowly so that the flag shall go down the mast at
the sound of the last note of the anthem. Those in the assembly shall
observe the same deportment or shall observe the same behavior as for
the flag-raising ceremony.

c. Official Programs Involving the Singing of the Philippine National

Anthem
i. Singing of Lupang Hinirang
ii. Invocation / Interfaith Prayers; and
iii. Recitation of the DepEd Quality Policy Statement

5. A Memorandum issued on December 2, 2024 by the Secretary of

Department of Education provides a clear guidance on the consistent use of the
officially sanctioned materials for the Lupang Hinirang, the Bagong Pilipinas
Hymn, and the official DepEd prayer and must be used during all official
ceremonies including flag-raising ceremonies, flag retreats, and other formal
DepEd-related events. The official audio-visual materials are accessible through
[Link]

Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500

Telephone Nos.: PLDT (078) 377-1065; Globe Landline (078) 255-5317, (078) 255-5318

DepEd Tayo – Division of Cagayan [Link]@[Link] [Link]

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
6. Attached herewith are copies of the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa
Watawat ng Pilipinas, Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan and the DepEd Quality
Policy Statement for reference and guidance in the recitation thereof.

7. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this

Memorandum is directed.

REYNANTE Z. CALIGUIRAN
Schools Division Superintendent

References: CSC Memorandum Circular No. 15, s. 2021

DECS Order No. 15, s. 1995
DepEd Order No. 09, s. 2003
DepEd Order No. 50, s. 2015
DepEd Order No. 09, s. 2021
Republic Act No. 8491
Allotment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 (D.O. 1-16)
Enclosures: As stated

To be included in the Perpetual Index

under the following subjects:
BUREAUS AND OFFICES EMPLOYEES OFFICIALS POLICYRULES &
REGULATIONS SCHOOLS

SGOD/nvb

Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500

Telephone Nos.: PLDT (078) 377-1065; Globe Landline (078) 255-5317, (078) 255-5318

DepEd Tayo – Division of Cagayan [Link]@[Link] [Link]

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
Enclosure No. 1, DVM No. _________, s. 2025

PANUNUMPA NG KATAPATAN SA WATAWAT NG PILIPINAS

Ako ay Pilipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang Maka-Diyos
Makatao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa

Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500

Telephone Nos.: PLDT (078) 377-1065; Globe Landline (078) 255-5317, (078) 255-5318

DepEd Tayo – Division of Cagayan [Link]@[Link] [Link]

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
Enclosure No. 2, DVM No. _________, s. 2025

PANUNUMPA NG LINGKOD BAYAN

Ako ay isang lingkod bayan.

Pangangalagaan ko ang tiwalang ipinagkaloob ng mamamayan.
Maglilingkod ako nang may malasakit, katapatan, at kahusayan na walang
kinikilingan.
Magiging mabuting halimbawa ako, at magbibigay ng pag-asa at
inspirasyon sa aking kapwa lingkod bayan.
Lilinangin ko ang aking sariling kakayahan upang sa lahat ng panahon ay
mapaglingkuran ko nang buong kahusayan ang sambayanan.
Hindi ako makikibahagi sa mga katiwalian sa pamahalaan.
Pipigilan at isisiwalat ko ito sa pamamagitan ng tama at angkop na
pamamaraan.
Isasabuhay ko ang isang lingkod bayang maka-Diyos, maka-tao,
makakalikasan at makabansa.
Tutugon ako sa mga hamon ng makabagong panahon tungo sa adhikain
ng matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay.
Sa mga tungkulin at hangaring ito, kasihan nawa ako ng Maykapal.

Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500

Telephone Nos.: PLDT (078) 377-1065; Globe Landline (078) 255-5317, (078) 255-5318

DepEd Tayo – Division of Cagayan [Link]@[Link] [Link]

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
Enclosure No. 3, DVM No. _________, s. 2025

DEPED QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT

“The Department of Education is committed to provide learners with

quality basic education through:

 Proactive leadership
 Shared governance
 Evidence-based policies, standards, and programs
 Responsive and relevant curricula
 Highly competent and committed officials, and teaching and non-
teaching personnel
 An enabling environment

The Department upholds the highest standards of conduct and

performance to fulfill stakeholders’ needs and expectations by adhering to
constitutional mandates, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and
sustains client satisfaction through continuous improvement of the Quality
Management System.”

Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500

Telephone Nos.: PLDT (078) 377-1065; Globe Landline (078) 255-5317, (078) 255-5318

DepEd Tayo – Division of Cagayan [Link]@[Link] [Link]

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