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Gem Chapter 10 JPR National Symbol
Gem Chapter 10 JPR National Symbol
Chapter 9
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. With this, a country has their own national
symbols to identify themselves from others and to unite its citizens through nationalism.
Specific Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Interpret views and opinions about Bayani and Kabayanihan in the context of Philippine history
and society.
2. Assess the concepts of bayani and kabayanihan in the context of Philippine history.
3. Examine the values highlighted by the various representations of Rizal as a national symbol
4. Advocate values Rizal’s life encapsulates
Duration
Chapter 9: Jose Rizal And Philippine = 3 hours
Nationalism – National Symbol (2.5 hours discussion;
.5-hour assessment)
Lesson Proper
National Flag
The Philippines national flag, as defined by the National Historical Commission of the
Philippines, is made of silk, had 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 a lower stripe of red. The sun stands for liberty; the sunburst of eight rays for the first eight
provinces to take up arms against Spain; and the three stars for the three island groups of the
Philippines – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The white triangle signifies Filipino hope for
equality; the upper blue stripe stands for peace, truth and justice; while the lower red stripe
stands for patriotism and valor.
You don’t throw away an old Philippine flag. Section 14 of Republic Act 8491 (Flag and
Heraldic Code of the Philippines) states that a flag worn out through wear and tear, shall not be
thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be
replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear. That is why the CCP was
doing the right thing when it burned 100 worn-out out flags recently.
National Anthem
For more than a year, the national anthem, Lupang Hinirang remained without words.
Our national anthem was just music when it was first played by Banda San Francisco de
Malabon on the occasion of the declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898. The
words of Jose Palma’s ―Filipinas, Letra Para La Marcha Nacional‖ published on September 3,
1899 was used as lyrics for the national anthem. In 1943, the Institute of National Language was
ordered by the late President Jose P. Laurel to translate the original Spanish text into Filipino
and English. But a more spontaneous and apt translation was produced by a committee formed
by the Department of Education thirteen years later. This was entitled ―Lupang Hinirang.‖
The world’s largest pearl was discovered by a Filipino diver in a giant Tridacna
(mollusk) under the Palawan Sea in 1934. Known as the ―Pearl of Lao-Tzu‖ and ―Pearl of
Allah,‖ the gem weighs 14 pounds and measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 1/2 inches in diameter.
As of May 1984, it was valued at US$42 million. It is believed to be 600 years old (Department
of Tourism). Though it has now been trumped by another pearl in the Guiness World Records,
its size is still worthy of adoration. The Philippine pearl was declared as the national gem by
Pres. Fidel V. Ramos through Proclamation 905 s. 1996.
The official adoption of arnis as the national martial art and sport shall be promulgated
by inscribing the symbol of arnis in the official seal of the Philippine Sports Commission and by
making it as the first competition to be played by participating teams on the first day in the
annual Palarong Pambansa. The Philippine Sports Commission is the lead agency to implement
the provisions of this Act.
What follows here is the list of our country’s unofficial national symbols
Find and allocate distinct time comprehending the key information and ideas from these
texts.
▪ Republic Act No. 8491- An act prescribing the code of the national flag, anthem, motto,
coat-of-arms and other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines.
o https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1998/02/12/republic-act-no-8491/
▪ Selection and Proclamation of National Heroes and Laws Honoring Filipino
Historical Figures
o https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/selection-and-proclamat
ion-of-national-heroes-and-laws-honoring-filipino-historical-figures/
▪ Republic Act No. 9850 An Act Declaring Arnis As The National Martial Art And
Sport Of The Philippines
o https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2009/12/11/republic-act-no-9850/
References/Additional Resources/Readings
▪ https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/polytechnic-university-of-the-philippines/buhay-
mga-gawain-at-sinulat-ni-rizal/rizal-module-9-philippine-nationalism-national-symbol/1
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▪ Zulueta, Franisco. Rizal: Life, Works and Ideals. Echanis press, Inc. 760 Boni Ave.,
Mandaluyong City, 2004 Can be accessed through:
http://www.archive.org/stream/philippinescentu00riza/philippinescentu0Oriza_djvu.bt
▪ Nolasco, Ricardo Ma. D. Pinagmulan ng Salitang Bayani" sa Diliman Review, vol 45, no.
2-3, 1997, pp. 14-18
▪ Joaquin, Nick, A question of heroes. Pasig: Anvil, 2005. (Chapters on Rizal, Bonifacio,
and Aguinaldo.)
▪ Lahiri, Smitha. "Writer, hero, |a myth, and spirit: The changing image of Jose Rizal."
Cornell \University papers on Southeast Asia.