Use Regional flag Adopted 1992 | Proportion 3:5½ | |
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The flag of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, officially referred to as the Official Regional Emblem of the autonomous region, was adopted with the passing of Muslim Autonomy Act No.12 in June 15, 1992.
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Design
It consists of three equal horizontal bands of blue, white and red. Blue represents peace and tranquility; white for purity and righteousness; and red for the bloody struggle by the region's people for their right to self-identity and self-determination. The yellow star on the left side of the blue band symbolizes the sovereignty of the Philippines over the autonomous region. The green circle enclosing a crescent and small five stars, all yellow in color, represents the cultures of the autonomous region's inhabitants and the abundance of vegetation in the region. The small stars represents the five provinces under the region's jurisdiction namely; Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. The crescent, which is on an acute angle facing the big star and engulfing the other smaller stars, represents the dominant Muslim population of the autonomous region. The kris on the center of the red band, with its blade facing downwards, represents authority and the valor and perseverance of the Bangsamoro people in their quest for self-rule.
Use
The regional flag shall be raised in mast at the left side of the Philippine flag. The distance between the flags shall be at least 2 meters apart from each other. The ARMM flag shall be raised one foot lower than the Philippine flag. It is mandatory for the flag to be displayed in educational institutions, public offices, government institutions and publicly owned corporations in the region. The flag may also be used for ceremonial and symbolic purposes and may be reproduced in smaller scales for such purposes.