Did Momoland violate law for using Philippine flags?

MANILA, Philippines — The new music video “Baam” of the Korean pop group Momoland has spread like wildfire in different social media sites especially since one of the group's members, Nancy, who fans say is a lookalike of Filipina actress Liza Soberano, can be seen on the video waving the Philippine flag, to the delight of the Filipino fans.

Besides being waved by Nancy, the Philippine flag can be seen on the video as backdrops behind another Philippine icon, the jeepneys.

Filipino merries, have you seen this?

K-pop star Nancy was spotted holding a Philippine flag in Momoland’s #BAAM music video. The K-pop girl group is set to visit the Philippines in August to meet their Pinoy fans. pic.twitter.com/IizsQcdQmh

— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) June 26, 2018

Some netizens, however, expressed concern that the all-female Korean group might have violated the Philippine law because the group used the flag.

Diba bawal gamitin po gamitin ang ph flag?

— jennierubyjane (@jenniejane_bp) June 26, 2018

Momoland’s Nancy displayed the Philippine Flag in their new MV. People are hyping it up, “Proud to be Pinoy” ba?

Pero ‘di ba kayo nakinig sa grade 8 teacher niyo?!! That’s against the law

— Margaux  (@mrgxenerao) June 26, 2018

But according to Republic Act No. 8491  or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, Momoland does not violate or offend the law.

The RA says: “It shall be prohibited: a) To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on or cast contempt or commit any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag or over its surface... d) To display the flag: 4) In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails or e) To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform.”

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