National Service Training Program

Nationalism & Patriotism

The History of nationalism in our country is as old as the history of humankind.

The term “Nationalism” Is generally used to describe two things,

1. The attitude that the members of a nation have which includes the concept of
national identity such as common origin, ethnicity and cultural ties.
2. The action that the members of the nation when seeking to achieve (or sustain)
self-determination.

“Patriotism”
 Is love of /or devotion to one’s country.
 Highly dependent upon context, geography and philosophy.
 This also implies a value preference for a specific civic or political community.

Nationalism is characterized by an attachment of superiority to one’s country, an

aspiration for its continuity, prosperity and maintaining a high regard and
respect for the laws, principles and policies of that country.
 Salient Provision of flag and heraldic Code of
the Philippines
(as embodied in Republic Act No.8491)

 The Philippine Flag

A Flag is a sacred and respected feature of the nation which is
symbolizes. Each nation’s flag has a specific way it should be displayed
and folded.

Our national Flag is the symbol of our country .It shows our unity as a
people. It stands for our high ideals and noble Heritage. When you
show respect for the Flag, you also show Respect for our country and
people. One way to show respect is to handle the flag properly.

The Philippine National Flag is said to be the primary symbolism of the

nation’s camaraderie, solidarity and unity.
The symbol of nationalism and patriotism in our country.
 The national Flag of the Philippines is a horizontal
bicolor with equal bands of blues and red, and with a
white equilateral triangle based at the hoist side;
in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun
with eight primary rays, each containing three
individual rays; and at each corner of the triangle
is a five pointed olden yellow star.

 The flag was first conceptualizes by Emilio aguinaldo.

The fist flag was sewn in hong kong by Marcela Agoncillio.
 The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in times of

peace and with the red field on the top in times of war.

Section 10 of RA 8491 states that

when the Flag is displayed on a
wall during peacetime, the blue
field it to the observers’ left.
 Construction
The flag’s length is twice its width, which translates
into an aspect ratio of 1:2. The length of all sides of the
white triangle is equal to the width of the flag. Each star
is oriented in such manner that one of each its tips point
towards the vertex at which it is located.

Flag Protocol
The flag should be displayed in;
 All government buildings
 Official residences
 Public plazas
 Schools every day through the year

The 28th of May (National Flag Day) and the 12th of June
(Independence Day) are designated as flag days,
 By the law, the Philippine flag be permanently hoisted and illuminated at
night at the following location:
1. Malacañang palace, the Presidential Residence
2. The Congress of the Philippine Buildings:
a. Senate of the Philippine Building
b. House of the Representative of the Philippine building (Batasang
Pambansa Complex)
3. Supreme Court of the Philippines building
4. The Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila
5. Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite
6. Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan
7. Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
8. Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolution
9. All international ports of entry
10. All other places as many be designated by the National Historical
Institute
 Haft-mast
The flag may be flown at haft-mast as a sign of
mourning. Upon the official announcement of the death of
the President or a former President, the flag should be
flown at haft-mast for ten days. The flag should be flown at
haft-mast for seven days following the death of the Vice
President, the chief Justice, the President of the senate or
the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The flag may also be required to fly at haft-mast upon
the death of the other persons to be determined by the
National Historical Institute, For a period less than seven
days.
 Folding the Flag

1. Hold the flag at each of its four corners and pull it taut. The folder
holds the corners at the end with the blue and red fields.
2. Fold the flag in haft, lengthwise, with the red field covering the
blue field. Pull it taut again making sure the open sides edges are
flush with another.
3. Fold it in haft again, the closed side over the open sides, again
maintaining the flattening tension and parallel, flush edges on the
open side. The blue field should now be displayed face up.
4. Take the closed sides blue field corner and fold it over the open
side such that what was the bottom edge is now parallel and flush
with the open side forming a right triangle (a triangle with a ninety-
degree angle).
5. At the right angle, fold the flag again such that a new right triangle
is formed, still keeping the open edges parallel.
6. Fold the right-angled corner of the new triangle over such that it
forms a new right triangle with what had been the bottom edge
now flush with the side of the flag below it.
7. Continue this sequence of folds creating right triangles until the
flag is completely folded into a right triangular bundle. The white
field and yellow sun should now predominate in the visible areas of
PROHIBITED ACTS

According to REPUBLIC ACT. 8491 itself, the flag cannot be used in

the following rationales:
1. Defacing or ridiculing the flag by dipping the flag as salute, or
adding additional marks on the flag;
2. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth, a covering, or as part of a
costume or a uniform;
3. As a trademark or for commercial or agricultural labels or design;
4. As part of merchandise or in any advertisement or infomercial;
and
5. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles.

Moreover, the flag may not be displayed “horizontally face-up, or

under any painting, picture or platform". It may also not be displayed
in “discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling
joint and places of vice or where frivolity prevails”.
 PLEDGE
The pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine flag, “Panunumpa sa
watawat” (distinct from the Patriotic Oath of Allegiance, “Panatang
Makabayan”) should be recited while standing with the right hand
with the palm open raised shoulder high. Individuals whose faith
and religious beliefs prohibit them from making such pledge are
permitted to excuse themselves, but are required by law to show
full respect when the pledge is being rendered by standing at
attention.
Filipino English Translation
Ako ay Pilipino I am Filipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa I pledge my allegiance
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas To the flag of the Philippines
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag And to the country it represents
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan With the honor, justice and freedom
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang Put in motion by one nation
Maka-Diyos For God
Maka-tao For the people,
Makakalikasan at For the nature and
Makabansa. For the Country.
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.

The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country. The
following shall be the lyrics of the National Anthem:

Bayang magiliw,
Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng puso,
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.
Lupang Hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig,
Di ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at salangit ming bughaw,
May dilag ang tula,
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya,
Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim,
Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langi sa piling mo,
aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo.
The National Motto
The National Motto shall be “Maka-diyos, Maka-Tao,
Makakalikasan at Makabansa.”

The National Coat-of-Arms

The National Coat-of-Arms shall have: Paleways of two (2)
pieces, azure and gules; a chief argent studded with three (3)
mullets equidistant from each other; and, in point of honor,
ovoid argent over all the sun rayonnant with eight minor and
lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the words
“REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,” inscribed thereon.

The Great Seal

The Great Seal shall be circular in form, with the arms as
described in the preceding section, but without the scroll and
the inscription thereon. Surrounding the whole shall be a
double marginal circle within which shall appear the words
“Republika ng Pilipinas”. For the purpose of placing The Great
Seal, the color of the arms shall not be deemed essential but
tincture representation must be used.
 The 12 Little Things We Can Do For Our Country Shall Acts of
Patriotism

First: Follow traffic rules. Follow the law

1.Traffic rules are the most basic of our country’s laws. If we learn to
follow them, it could be the lowest form of national discipline we can
develop as a people. A culture of discipline is crucial to our destiny as
a nation.
2.Whenever we follow traffic rules, we show our love for our neighbor,
our love for the Filipino.
Second: Always ask for an official receipt
1. Asking for ORs leads to higher tax collections, which means more
funds for our government, which would strengthen our economy and
lead us to progress.
2. Whenever we help our government in helping the people, we show
our love for our neighbor.
Third: Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy Local. Buy Filipino
1. Our money should support our economy, not the economy of other
countries.
2. Whenever we support one another as Filipino, we show our love for
our neighbors.
Fourth: Speak positively about us and our country
1. Every Filipino is an ambassador of our country. Each one of us,
wherever we maybe, is a salesman of our country.
2. Whenever we speak positively of our people, we show our love
for our neighbors.
Fifth: Respect your traffic officer, policeman & other
public servants
3. Respect honors and dignifies a man. It compels him to do his
job right.
4. There is love of neighbor whenever we respect those authority.
Sixth: Throw your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle.
Conserve
5. Philippines is the country given to us as a people. It is the
birthplace of our race. It is the home of the Filipino. We should
keep it beautiful.
6. When we keep our environment and our country clean, we
Seventh: Support your Church
1. When we help our church, we help our Creator in His works on
earth.
2. Whenever we help our church, we show love for our neighbor.

Eight: During elections, do your solemn duty

3. When we fight for our votes, we fight for our right to make our
own destiny, as a people and as a nation.
4. There is love of neighbor when we elect good leaders for our
country and people.
Ninth: Pay your employees well
5. A company must bring prosperity not only to its owners but
also to its employees. Blessings must be shared. It builds our
families. It builds our nation.
6. There is love of our neighbor when we elect good leaders for
our country and people.
Tenth: Pay your taxes
1.Taxes are the lifeblood of our government. It is
what builds our public schools, hospitals and roads.
It is what pays our teachers, soldiers and other
public servants.
2.There is love of our neighbor whenever we pay our
taxes properly so our government can help more
people.
Eleventh: Adopt a scholar or a poor child
3.Investing on our youth is investing on our country’s
future. Every family who can afford, should adopt
one poor child as a scholar.
4.There is love of neighbor whenever we help a child
get an education.
Twelfth: Be a good parent. Teach your kids to love
our country
1.If we start planting seeds of patriotism in the hearts
and minds of our youth today, they would become
giant patriots of our country someday.
2.There is love of neighbor whenever we teach and raise
our children as patriots, by loving our country through
loving our people

Love of neighbor, God’s Second Highest Commandment,

is contained in each of these 12 Little Things.
THANK YOU!