President Leonel Fernandez attended the Dominican flag celebrations yesterday at the Plaza de la Bandera. During the ceremonies Fernandez announced plans to establish stricter rules for the public use of national and patriotic symbols. Fernandez was accompanied by his wife, Margarita Cedeno de Fernandez and Vice President Rafael Alburquerque. The chiefs of staff of the Navy, Air Force, Army and Police were present, too, looking over thousands of students waving flags. National Flag Day is celebrated every 22 February. This is the 163rd anniversary of the Dominican flag.