BA-ACT NO. 1 (BARMM FLAG)

BILL NO. 7

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao BARMM Compound, Cotabato City BANGSAMORO PARLIAMENT Republic of the Philippines

BANGSAMORO TRANSITION AUTHORITY (FIRST REGULAR SESSION)

BANGSAMORO AUTONOMY ACT NO. Begun and held in Cotabato City, on Friday, the 29th day of March, 2019

OF THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO. ADOPTING THE OFFICIALFLAG AN ACT

Be it enacted by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament in session assembled:

Mindanao (BARMM), hereinafter referred to as the Bangsamoro Flag. there is hereby adopted an Official Flag of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim SECTION 1.Adoption of the Official Flag.-Pursuant to Section 2 Article II of RA 11054

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is free to adopt its Bangsamoro Flag that is reflective of its peoples' identity, history, heritage, struggles and aspiration. SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.- In the exercise of its right to self-governance, the

contain four (4) distinctive colors, a Crescent, a seven-rayed Star, and a Kris. The said colors and symbols be interpreted as follows: shape and dimension of a standard flag, three (3) feet by five-and-a-half (5/2 feet, and shall SEC. 3. Design, Symbolism, and interpretation. - The Bangsamoro Flag shall be in the

a. The top side portion of the whole length of the Bangsamoro Flag shall be in green (HEX CODE:#009966 and occupies one-third(1/3 of the whole flag.It reflects the Islamic teachings and principles that majority of the population subscribe to.

b. The middle portion of the length of the Bangsamoro Flag shall be in white (HEX CODE #FFFFFF), signifying peace, sakina (tranquility and righteousness. It shall likewise occupy one-third (1/3) of the whole flag.

c. The bottom side portion of the whole length of the Bangsamoro Flag shall be in red HEX CODE:#FF3333) and occupies the last one-third (1/3 of the whole flag.It symbolizes the blood of the fallen mujahideen who fought for the recognition of identity and self-determination of the Bangsamoro.

Page 1 d. The middle of the white portion shall contain the Crescent and the seven-rayed star. The Crescent symbolizes the principles that guided the Bangsamoro who struggled for self- City of Lamitan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, the City of Cotabato, and the 63 barangays erstwhile determination while the seven-rayed Star represents the five (5 provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur including the the City of Marawi, Basilan including the

part of North Cotabato that compose the Bangsamoro territory. Both the Crescent and awaits the Bangsamoro. Star shall be in golden yellow (HEX CODE: #FFD700) to signify the bright future that

e. The middle of the red portion shall be a Kris which symbolizes the protection and #FFFFFF) located at the center of the red portion with a length of sixty percent (60%) of against oppression, tyranny, and injustice. The Kris shall be in white (HEX CODE: the length of the flag. resistance of the Bangsamoro and other indigenous people in the bangsamoro territory

displayed alongside the Bangsamoro Flag pursuant to Section 2, Article II of RA No. 11054. always be regarded with utmost respect and admiration. The Philippine flag shall always be SEC. 4. Hoisting and Display of the Bangsamoro Flag. - The Bangsamoro Flag shall

offices, government-owned or controlled corporations and other government instrumentalities are required to use and display the Bangsamoro Flag. Other offices of the Bangsamoro that are outside its area of autonomy are likewise required to use and display the Bangsamoro Flag. All Bangsamoro offices, public and private schools, colleges and universities, public

functions and activities. The same may likewise be reproduced in small sizes for similar purpose. Where necessary, the Bangsamoro Flag may also be used in ceremonial and symbolic

newspaper of regional circulation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect fifteen (15 days after its publication in a

APPROVED.

ATTY. KLI PAGALIAN M. BALY cbe INDONG

Speaker

This Act was passed by the Bangsamoro Parliament on August 23, 2019.

PROFRAB Secretary-General ANGKAL

APPROVED:

AHOD BALAEVAGEBRAHIM Date: AuG. 28 2019, 10:31 AM CHief Minister

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The Bangsamoro Flag

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