Definition of Terms.
Section 3
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – Whenever used in this Act, the term: "Military" shall mean all branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines including the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Bureau of Fire Protection; "Festoon" shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration; "Flag" shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise; "Fly" shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length; "Symbol" shall mean any conventional sign which reveals man's achievement and heroism (for orders and decorations), identification, authority and a sign of dignity (for coat-of-arms, logo and insignia); "Half-Mast" shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff; "Hoist" shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which the halyard is attached; "Inclement Weather" shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality; "National Anthem" shall mean the Philippine National Anthem; "Official Residences" shall mean Malacañang, and other government-owned structures where the President resides, and other structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate or Embassies abroad; "Places of Frivolity" shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation; and "Institute" shall mean the National Historical Institute.