Summary
RMC No. 61-2026 circularizes Memorandum Circular No. 117 dated March 31, 2026 of the Office of the President on playing the official music videos of Lupang Hinirang and the ASEAN 2026 theme song “One Vision, One Ocean”.
Key points
- Lupang Hinirang. National government agencies and instrumentalities, including GOCCs, and public and private educational institutions are directed to play the official music video of Lupang Hinirang at weekly flag ceremonies and other official government events, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. LGUs are encouraged to do the same.
- ASEAN 2026 theme song. During the Philippines’ Chairship of ASEAN 2026, the same bodies are directed to play the official music video of “One Vision, One Ocean” after the flag ceremony and during official events, particularly those tied to ASEAN 2026. LGUs are encouraged.
- BIR offices. All BIR offices, divisions, and personnel align their procedures and activities with the issuance and observe it in relevant official undertakings. Concerned units adopt the administrative and logistical arrangements for proper use and presentation of the videos.
Who is affected
- National government agencies and instrumentalities, including GOCCs
- Public and private educational institutions
- LGUs (encouraged)
- All BIR offices, divisions, and personnel
Deadlines and effectivity
- During the Philippines’ Chairship of ASEAN 2026 (ASEAN song)
- Memorandum Circular dated: March 31, 2026
- Issued: June 9, 2026
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