Malacañang has directed all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) and educational institutions to integrate the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge in the conduct of weekly flag ceremonies.

The move, according to the Presidential Communications Office and Malacanang,  aims to instill the principles of Bagong Pilipinas among government workers.

“For this purpose, the heads of all national government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure that the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge, which are annexed to this Circular, are properly disseminated within their respective institutions and offices,” a June 4 memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said.

“The Presidential Communications Office is hereby directed to implement effective measures to communicate and disseminate the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge to all government offices and the public,” it added.

The administration launched the Bagong Pilipinas as the brand of governance and leadership, directing all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including Government- Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) and state universities and colleges (SUCs) to be guided by Bagong Pilipinas principles.

Bagong Pilipinas is characterized by a principled, accountable and dependable government, reinforced by unified institutions of society.