Why would you get arrested wearing a Filipino flag belt buckle?

Answer 1

It's against the law to wear the flag of the Philippines. There was a controversy over a photo shoot where Filipino women had the Filipino flag painted on their bodies. Supposedly, they were not arrested because it was "painted" on them, and they weren't exactly "wearing" the flag. I know this cite isn't exactly scientific evidence, but it's good enough for our purposes. From http://flagspot.net/flags/ph-law.html: (See e)) I. Prohibited Acts

SECTION 34. 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;

b) To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;

c) To use the flag:

1) As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth;

2) As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other objects;

3) As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles;

4) As a staff or whip;

5) For unveiling monuments or statues; and

6) As trademarks, or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.

d) To display the flag:

1) Under any painting or picture;

2) Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely;

3) Below any platform; or

4) In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.

e) To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;

f) To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or imprint of any nature on the flag;

g) To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise;

h) To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international organizations;

i) To use, display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and

j) To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

Answer 2

Wearing a Filipino flag belt buckle could be seen as disrespectful, causing offense to those who view their national symbols in high regard. This action might be considered a form of desecration of the flag, which could be illegal in some countries, potentially leading to arrest for violating flag laws.