Jose Rizal

and GROUP MEMBERS

Philippine • SILVIO, GABRIEL ARCEGA

Nationalism • TAMESIS, MARIANNE BERDIGAY

National
• TEMPLADO, SIMPLICITY JADE
• TORRES, ROSE ANNE VALENZUELA
Symbol • TUMBAGA, RITZEL MAE DURO
 PHILIPPINES
NATIONAL
SYMBOLS
Symbols represent a wide variety of things. When people see a
particular symbol, they associate it with something
meaningful or standard. With this, each country has its own
national symbols to identify themselves from others and to
unite its citizens through nationalism.

According to National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), official
national symbols of the Philippines represent the country’s traditions and
ideals and convey the principles of Philippine sovereignty and national
solidarity.
Each country has its own national
symbols to identify themselves from
others.

Official national symbols of the

Philippines represent the country's
traditions and ideals.

They convey the principles of

Philippine sovereignty and national
solidarity.
THE PHILIPPINES
National FLAG
 NATIONAL FLAG
According to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines Is usually
made of silk, has a white equilateral triangle at the left containing a sunburst of
eight rays at the center, a five-pointed star at each angle of the triangle, an upper
stripe of blue and lower stripe of red. With the sun representing for liberty; the
sunburst of eight rays for the first eight provinces to take up arms against Spain:
and the three stars for the the three island groups of the Philippines which is
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The white triangles symbolizes Filipino hope for
equity; the upper blue stripe stand for peace, truth, and justice while the red
striper for patriotism.
During his exile in Hong Kong, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo designed the
Filipino flag and was sewn by Dona Marcela Marino de Agoncillo with
the help of her daughter Lorenza and MRs Delfina Herbosa. It was first
raised during the declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898 in
Kawit, Cavite
pHILIPPINES
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
 lupang
hinirang
The Philippine national anthem is entitled “Lupang Hinirang” and
composed by Julian Felipe. “Lupang Hinirang” was first played publicly
on June 12, 1898 during the proclamation of Philippine Independence. Its
lyrics were adopted from the Spanish poem, Filipinas, which was written
by José Palma.
 lupang
hinirang
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo had the foresight to see that the country needed
symbols to unite against the enemy. On June 5, 1898, he hired Cavite
pianist and composer Julian Felipe to create a march for the
revolutionaries. After spending six days working on the project, Felipe
performed his compositions for the president and his lieutenants on
June 11 while seated in front of a piano in the Aguinaldo living room. The
Felipe-named Marcha Filipino Magdalo was immediately adopted and
renamed the Marcha Nacional Filipina.
 lupang
hinirang
PHILIPPINES National
Flower: Sampaguita
 Sampaguita
Jasminum sambac commonly known as Sampaguita was declared as the

national flower by Governor-General Frank Murphy in 1934

Aside from love, the Sampaguita is also associated with devotion, purity, fidelity,
and divine hope, just as how roses and peonies symbolize romance. As such, the
flower is used in teas, weddings, and religious offerings throughout Asia.
Vendors commonly string petals and blooms into necklaces to sell.
National
Tree:
Narra
 Narra
Narra tree is a striking, large and strong shady tree. It is one of the most wanted

wood for furniture but because there are only a few trees left, cutting down a Narra

tree is no longer allowed. It is mostly found in Bicol, Mindanao and the Cagayan

Valley forests.

Narra is the national tree of the Philippines. The Narra tree is a symbol of many

things. It is tall and symbolizes the lofty ideals of the Filipino people. It is tall, strong,

enduring and signify the persistence of the Filipinos in their demand for freedom.
National
animal:
CARABAO
 CARABAO
The carabao is a water buffalo found in Southeast Asian countries, like
the Philippines. It has a special place in Filipino culture, symbolizing
hard work and perseverance, traits that are dear to people of
Philippine heritage. That is why the carabao is the national animal of
the Philippines. The Carabao is the national animal of the Philippines.
It symbolizes, strength, power, efficiency, perseverance and most of
all, hardwork
National Bird:
Philippine
Eagle
 Pithecophaga jefferyi
The Philippine national bird is called the “Philippine eagle” scientifically known as
Pithecophaga jefferyi. It was made official in 1978 by former President Ferdinand
Marcos through Proclamation No. 1732.

Signed by former President Fidel Ramos, gave way to the recognition of the species as
the country's national bird. It was recognised as such for it is only found in the
Philippines and according to the proclamation, its distinguished characteristics of
strength and love for freedom exemplify the Filipino people.

The Philippine Eagle was named the national bird of the Philippines in 1995. The
Philippine Eagle is one of the rarest birds in the world, with an estimated population of
fewer than than 500 individuals.
National
Gem:
Philippine
Pearl
 Philippine Pearl
The Philippine national gem is called “Philippine Pearl” as declared by

Former President Fidel V. Ramos through Proclamation No. 905 s. 1996. It

is scientifically known as Pinctada Maxima. In fact, world’s largest pearl

was discovered by a Filipino diver in a giant Tridacna (mollusk) under the

Palawan Sea in 1934.

 Pearls evoke elegance and distinction. They are a source of
incomparable joy. In the Philippines, the Golden South Sea Pearl is
a national gem. This highly prized wonder of nature from our
tropical shores symbolizes the embodiment of the country's
tradition and culture.

Last October, in a presidential decree signed by Philippine

President Fidel Ramos, the south sea pearl was named the
country's national gem.
The Philippines is one of the world's main sources of south sea
pearls.
 Dr. Jose
Rizal:
National
Hero
 Dr. Jose Rizal
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Realonda or Dr. Jose Rizal is the
country's well-known national hero but nonetheless belongs to
the unofficial national symbol category. However, this does not
make him less of a symbol of the Philippines. Rizal's name elicits
the name of our country internationally. The monuments built by
people in countries where he had been and his books in foreign
libraries bear the name of the Philippines.
 Values Highlighted by Rizal's Life the
following are the values of Rizal as a
National symbol:
1. Nationalism - Nationalism desires to attain freedom and political independence

especially by a country under foreign power. Jose Rizal's life works, and writings radiates

this value.

2. Patriotism - Patriotism denotes proud devotion and loyalty to one's nation.

3. Faith in God - When Rizal was studying in Madrid, Spain, Rizal through his letters

assured his mother of his faith in God.

4. Love of Fellowmen - Rizal's thought on love for our fellowmen is biblical and timeless.

5. Love of Parents - Rizal's love for his parents is great and very admirable.
6. Devotion to Truth - Rizal's persevering search for truth in serving his country was a

motivating virtue.

7. Purity and Idealism - Rizal was guided by his ideals and he was extraordinary in the purity

of his thoughts.

8. Noble Thought and Conduct - Rizal's works and writing promoted good conduct, clean

conscience, and upright thinking.

9. Charity - All his sacrifices for his country were charitable acts for his fellowmen.

10. Dedication to Duty - Dedication was one of Rizal's virtues; he dedicated his whole life in

securing freedom for his country.

11. Moral Courage - The moral courage that Rizal had signified is worth imitating by our

present leaders.

12. Willpower - This strong determination of Rizal, allowed him to express his ideas and

wills through calmness and peace.

13. Integrity - This refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral

principles.

14. Sincerity Rizal's sincerity is manifested in his acceptance that whatever he possessed

he owed them to God who had planned a duty he had to carry out.

15. Self-Denial - The self-denial of Rizal involved self sacrifice and altruism.
16. Perseverance - This value let him show his strength in meeting and enduring pain,

adversity, and peril.

17. Discipline and Self-Control - Rizal used reason to determine his actions regardless of his

desires. In fact, he deprived himself of many unsound pleasures.

18. Initiative-The ability to asses and initiate things independently.

19. Prudence - This is care, caution, and good judgment, as well as wisdom in looking ahead.

20. Chivalry, Courtesy, and Politeness - Rizal was an ideal gentleman, one of the qualities of

being a chivalry. In addition, he was always ready to help the weak or women.

21. Frugality He also showed the quality of being economical with money and any other

resources; in simple way, thriftiness.

22. Love for Justice Rizal found his joy in being just and in fighting for justice.
Criteria for National
Heroes:
Executive Order No. 75, 1993 On March 28, 1993, President Fidel V. Ramos issued

Executive Order No. 75 creating the National Heroes Committee under the office

of the President "to study and recommend the proclamation of National Heroes".

After series of thorough discussions, the commission came up with the new

criteria comprising 10 points or standards (Galang, 2012):

Criteria for National
Heroes:
1. The extent of a person's sacrifices for the welfare of the country;
2. The motive and methods employed in the attainment of the ideal: (Was his ideal
purely for the welfare of the country and without any taint of self interested
motives? Most of all, the method of attainment should be morally valid.)
3. The moral character of the person concerned; (The person should not have any
immorality issue that affected his ideal).
4. The influence of the person concerned on his age/generation and/or the
succeeding one;
5. Heroes are those who have a concept of nation and thereafter aspire and
struggle for the nation's freedom; (They must have desired the country's freedom
in any situation especially when there's a threat of invasion in any form).
6. Heroes are those who define and contribute to a system of life of freedom and
order for a nation; (For instance, someone who helps in the orderliness and
betterment of the country).
7. Heroes are those who contribute to the quality of life and destiny of a nation;
8. A hero is part of the people's expression; (The citizen must have recognized and
acknowledged the person as a hero.)
9. A hero thinks of the future, especially the future generations; (His concern for
the future generations must be seen in his decisions and ideals.)
10. The choice of a hero involves not only the recounting of an episode or events in
history but also the entire process that made his particular person a hero.
According to National Commission for Culture and the
Arts (NCCA), official national symbols of the
Philippines represent the country' s traditions and
ideals and convey the principles of Philippine
sovereignty and national solidarity.
national
Sport:
Arnis
 Arnis
Arnis is to the Philippines like Japan' s Karate and Korea's
Taekwondo. It's both a martial art and a sport whose origins are still
largely unconfirmed because of lack of documentation. It's known by
two other names: Kali and Eskrima, and makes use of both bladed
weapons, batons/sticks, and bare hands. It became a national symbol
in 2009 when then-Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Republic
Act 9850 into law.
National
House :
Bahay
Kubo
 Bahay Kubo

The humble bahay kubo or nipa hut is still seen in some parts of the
country, particularly in the provinces. While it has long been a
symbol of Filipino homes, it has not been recognized as a national
symbol.
 Mango:
National
fruit
 Mango:

A common sight in Philippine wet and dry markets, the

mango has long been seen as the National fruit. As
popular as it is for making desserts, there is no law that
proclaims it as a national symbol.
Anahaw:
National
leaf
 Anahaw

ANAHAW Often referred to as the National Leaf, the anahaw or round-leaf

fountain palm is not part of the country's national symbols. Normally seen
in the countryside as a roofing material, anahaw leaves are seen as
decorative pieces/plants in the metro.
 Bangus:
National
fish
 Bangus
Bony, yet prized for its belly fat, which almost everyone fights for on the
dinner table. The bangus or milkfish has long been seen as the country's
national fish, yet without a law, it's status will never be official. Other things
have been cited over time as a national symbol, yet have never been
recognized.

The battle has raged on between which should be recognized as the National
Dance: Tinikling or Cariñosa.

A still-to-be-settled debate has also raged online between those who love
sinigang (sour soup) and those who love adobo as to which should be
recognized as the national dish.
the end...
 SOURCES

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/allure/2014/11/09/1389518/golden-south-sea-pearl-source-pride

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