By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero stated on Monday (10 June 2024) that there is no issue with reciting and singing the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge during the flag ceremony.
Escudero made these remarks following the memorandum mandating the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge in schools and government offices following a flag-raising ceremony.
“If you ask me, there’s nothing wrong with words that promote hope, cooperation, and the aspiration for our country to progress,” Escudero told reporters.
“I don’t oppose it because it doesn’t favor any specific personality or name,” he added.
However, the Senate head clarified that the memorandum only applies to the executive branch, emphasizing that the legislative branch and the Supreme Court are not obliged to follow the directive.
Escudero also noted that this is the first instance of such a recital during the flag ceremony.
“This seems to be the first occurrence of this nature,” he said.
(el Amigo/mnm)
