Pimentel reiterated that only though a law that amends RA 8491 that the singing and the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and pledge could be mandated. "When you are forced to sing a hymn ...

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has ordered all national government agencies and instrumentalities to include the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge in their weekly flag ...