A sotana is a supposed holy garment worn by priest during church services and other church activities. 

Usually, sotanas are in a long, clean white or plain black which signifies a lot of things in the Christian community. 

However, in the Philippines, netizens spotted a Catholic group where priests wore printed sontanas and even exposed them publicly.

Probably unknown to them that under Prohibited Acts in Republic Act No. 841 Section E lies a rule to never wear the Philippine Flag in any case.

 “To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform.”

Here’s what the netizens have to say about the latest viral photos uploaded by Eva Demata who captioned the post “Lubid na lang ang kulang para pwede nang itali sa flagpole!”:

“Bawal yan. Mga pari talaga magaling lang mangulekta ng pera pero sa batas mga tanga. Posted by Marlon Ramos. 

On another post, netizen by the name Nehru De Nehru wrote,” Asan na ang batas na nagbabawal at nagbibigay proyeksyon s watawat ng Pinas.”

Also Rogel Alvaro asked, “Dba labag sa batas yang gawing damit ang watawat ng pilipinas bkit hindi kasuhan yan?”

A lengthy post by a concerned citizen explained, 

 “Nung panahong ibinawal ng mga Amerikanong (mananakop pa sila nuon) ang pag-'display' ng bandila at pagkanta ng Lupang hinirang yan ang ginawa ni Mnsgr. Gregorio Aglipay (isang paring Filipino na rebolusyonaryo).Pangalawa, hindi po yan mga paring Katoliko yan --- marami rito ang galit lang talaga.Mr. Even Demata, paki lagay naman po ang source ninyo ng pic, link at kung anong samahan iyan. Linawin po natin kung san galing ang ating mga pics at source. Kaya po tayo napapahamak o binibintangang may 'fake news' o sinasabing 'misleading' po (suhestiyon lamang).” 

Whatever reason the group may have, do you think they should be excuse in wearing the Philippine National Flag over their shoulders or should they be sanctioned too?

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Source: Pinoy Trending News