The National Orientation Agency (NOA) informs all members of the public to kindly take note of the correct protocol for the rendition and recitation of the National Anthem and Pledge as follows:

INSTRUCTIONS:
•Recite/Sing only the First Stanza of the National Anthem at all official events.
•The Third Stanza should be rendered as the National Prayer at the beginning of events.
•All Three Stanzas are to be sung or recited only on special national occasions such as:
•Independence Day
•Presidential Inauguration (Swearing-in)
•Armed Forces Remembrance Day
•Democracy (June 12) Day
•Inauguration of the National Assembly, etc.
•The National Pledge should be recited at the end of an event.

Let us uphold the dignity and sanctity of our national symbols.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
Building a People of Positive Values and National Pride