<P> The flag may also be required to fly at half - mast upon the death of other persons to be determined by the National Historical Institute, for a period less than seven days . The flag shall be flown at half - mast on all the buildings and places where the decedent was holding office, on the day of death until the day of interment of an incumbent member of the Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the House of Representatives, and such other persons as may be determined by the National Historical Institute . Such other people determined by the National Historical Institute have included Pope John Paul II, and former U.S. President Ronald Reagan . </P> <P> As per Republic Act No. 229, flags nationwide are flown at half - mast every Rizal Day on December 30 to commemorate the death of national hero José Rizal . </P> <P> When flown at half - mast, the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for a moment then lowered to the half - mast position . It should be raised to the peak again before it is lowered for the day . </P> <P> The flag may also be used to cover the caskets of the dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and outstanding civilians as determined by the local government . In such cases, the flag must be placed such that the white triangle is at the head and the blue portion covers the right side of the casket . The flag should not be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground, but should be solemnly folded and handed to the heirs of the deceased . </P>

Do you fly your flag at half mast on memorial day