The Philippine

National Symbols

A Project in English

Submitted to: Lucia M. Dela Cruz

Submitted By: Christian Isaiah Lagnason

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 The Philippine National Flag

The flag is made of silk and is defined as a white

equilateral triangle with three yellow stars in each
corner that represents the three island groups; a sun
that represents liberty with eight rays that represent
the 8 provinces that fought in the revolution; an upper
blue stripe that represents peace and justice; and a
lower red stripe that represents patriotism and valor
but when it’s on the upper side, it signifies a
declaration of war.

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 The Philippine National Anthem

The anthem is composed by Julian Felipe and the

poem is adapted from a Spanish poem “Filipina”
by José Palma. There are different versions of the
song, which includes the American version by
Camilo Osias named “Land of the Morning”.

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 Philippine National Costume
Barong Tagalog (Male) and Baro’t Saya (Female)

The national costumes of the country. For the

males, it is the upper garment worn over a
camisa de chino (Chinese undershirt). For
females, it is the combination of a baro(blouse)
and saya(skirt), hence the name.

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 Philippine National Flower
Sampaguita

The sampaguita is also known as the “Arabian

Jasmine”. The wite color represents purity,
simplicity, humility and strength.

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 Philippine National Tree
Narra

Also known as “rosewood”, it is considered a

national symbol due to Proclamation No. 652 s.
1934 by Governor Frank Murphy, which states
that you require permission to cut the narra trees.

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 Philippine National Bird
Philippine Eagle

Scientifically known as “Pithecophaga

jefferyi” or commonly known as the monkey-
eating eagle, is one of the largest surviving
eagles in the world. This eagle was made
national by former President Ferdinand Marcos
through Proclamation No. 1732 in 1978.

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 Philippine National Gem
Philippine Pearls

Scientifically known as Pinctada maxima and

known as South Sea Pearls, it was declared
national by Former President Fidel V. Ramos
through Proclamation No. 905 s. 1996.

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 Philippine National Sport
Arnis

Also known by its two other names “Kali” and

“Eskrima”, it is a martial arts that involves the
use of two weapons, sometimes bladed,
sometimes batons, and it also involves the use
of bare hands. The origin of this sport is still
unconfirmed.

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 Philippine National Hero
Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Also known as José Protasio Rizal Mercado y

Realonda, he was well-known for his two
novels: “Noli me Tangere” and “El
Filibusterismo”. There is still a dispute which
determines if Rizal is worthy of being the
national hero.

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 Philippine National Dance
Tinikling or Cariñosa

Some say that Tinikling is the national dance

while others say Cariñosa. One thing is sure,
as long as there is no declaration from the
government, the debate still continues.
Tinikling imitates the dance of the tinikling
bird while Cariñosa is a Spanish dance for
flirting.

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 Philippine National Leaf
Anahaw

Also known as the round-leaf fountain palm or

scientifically known as Saribus rotundifolius, is
an unofficial national symbol

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 Philippine National Fruit
Mango

The reason it was unofficially called the

national fruit is because it is commonly seen in
markets and a great food for desserts

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 Philippine National Animal
Carabao

Also known as the water buffalo, they are also

commonly seen in the Philippines, hence, the reason
why they are unofficially national animals.

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 Philippine National House
Bahay Kubo

Also known as the nipa hut, it is the symbol of

Filipino homes. They are commonly seen in the
provinces.

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 Philippine National Fish
Bangus

Also known as milkfish, is a favorite of the

commonfolk as the best part of the fish is the belly
fat. It was seen as the national fish but was
unofficial as there is no law that would make it
official.

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