34 arrested in movie house for disrespect of 'Lupang Hinirang'

For failing to stand up while the national anthem was played, at least 34 people were arrested inside a movie house in Lemery town in Batangas, according to a report on Unang Balita.

A video showed people standing up when "Lupang Hinirang" was played.

Some movie goers ignored the national anthem and remained seated. Some were seen texting while others continued eating and others were even locked in an embrace.

However, after the song was played, those seated were arrested.

Among the persons arrested were the spouse of a barangay chairman and a child of a mayor of a town in Batangas, for allegedly violating Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.

The penalty for violating the law is a fine for P5,000 up to P20,000 or imprisonment of up to one year. — BAP, GMA News