Palace: Nat'l flag to be flown at half-mast on Sunday for Mañosa

Malacañang on Saturday ordered that the Philippine National Flag be flown at half-staff on Sunday, February 24, as a sign of mourning for the death of National Artist Francisco "Bobby" Mañosa.

Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo in a statement also said that the order is for compliance of all concerned.

"In connection with the demise of National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, and pursuant to Republic Act No. 8491, the Office of the President has ordered the National Flag to be flown at half-mast, as a sign of mourning, in all places where it is displayed in the country and in Philippine embassies abroad on February 24, Sunday, the day of the late National Artist Mañosa’s interment," Panelo said.

Mañosa, named National Artist for Architecture last year, died last Wednesday afternoon. He was 88.

His son, architect Gelo Mañosa, announced the sad news on Facebook.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of (our founder) Architect Francisco ‘Bobby’ Mañosa at the age of 88,” wrote Katrina, Gelo’s wife, also on Facebook.

Bobby Mañosa upheld, advocated, and promoted Filipino architecture in his entire 40-year practice.

According to Katrina, the wake will be held at the Heritage Memorial Park, Chapels 2-4 starting Thursday, February 21 at 5pm. He will be laid to rest in a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on Sunday, February 24. —LBG, GMA News