National Symbol of the

Philippines
• Consist of symbols that represent Philippine traditions
and ideals and convey the principles of sovereignty and
national solidarity.

• RA 8491, known also as Flag and Heraldic code of the

Philippines, stipulates the code for national flag,
anthem, motto, coat of arms and other heraldic items
and devices of the Phil.

• Philippine has only 4 official national symbols enacted

through a proclamation by the executive department,
namely sampaguita, narra, the Philippine eagle and
arnis.
• In 1934, during the commonwealth era, Governor-
General Frank Murphy declared sampaguita and
narra as national flower and national tree through
proclamation No. 652.

• In 1995, Philippine President Fidel Ramos

proclaimed the Philippine eagle as national bird
through proclamation No. 615.

• In 2009, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

declaired arnis as the national sport and martial art
through R.A 9850.
 National Motto

“Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao,
Makakalikasan, at Makabansa”
(“For God, People, Nature and
Country”)
Philippines’ National Flag
• The Philippines national flag, as
defined by the National
Historical Commission of the
Philippines

• 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 the 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, Mindanao).
• The white triangle signifies
Filipino hope for equality
• The upper Blue stripe stands
for peace, truth and justice
• The lower Red stripe stands
for patriotism and valor
 National Anthem of the
Philippines

 Lupang Hinirang composed by Julian Felipe.

 First played publicly on June 12, 1898 during the
proclamation of the Philippine Independence.
 Formerly known as "Marcha Nacional Filipina",
now known as Lupang Hinirang.
 Its lyrics were adopted from the Spanish poem,
Filipinas, which was written by Jose Palma
 National Hero
• Dr. Jose P. Rizal
• A filipino plymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for
reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

• He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one

of the national heroes of the Philippines by National Heroes
Committee.
 National Costumes
• Barong Tagalog and Baro’t Saya

• The barong Tagalog (or simply barong) is an

embroidered formal garment of the Philippines.

• It is very lightweight and worn untucked (similar to

a coat/dress shirt), over an undershirt.

• In Filipino culture it is a common wedding and formal

attire, mostly for men but also for women.
• The term "barong Tagalog" literally means "a Tagalog dress"
in the tagalog language

• Baro't saya is the unofficial national dress of

the Philippines and is worn by women. The name is a
contraction of the Tagalog words baro at saya, meaning "dress
(blouse) and skirt".
 National Dance

• Carinosa (meaning the loving or affectionate one).

• Is a Philippine dance of colonial era origin from the Maria

Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan or
handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple
in romance scenario.
 National Martial Arts and Sport

• Arnis.

• Also called Kali or Eskrima.

• Is a generic term for the deadly martial arts of the

Philippines. It contains both barehand and weaponary
arts.The barehand combat include boxing, wrestling,
grappling, pressure points and locks.
 National Sport
• Sipa

• Is the Philippines' traditional native sport which

predates Spanish rule. The game is related to Sepak
Takraw. Similar games include Footbag net.
 National Animal

• Carabao(Kalabaw)

• Is the national animal of the Philippines.

• It symbolizes, strength, power, efficiency,

perseverance and most of all, hardwork.
 National Flower

• Sampaguita  (Jasminum Sambac)

• The national flower sampaguita symbolizes purity,

simplicity, humility and strength.
 National Bird

• Philippine Eagle

• It represents the strength, uniqueness, a

love for freedom, and power of
the Filipino people.
 National Leaf

• Anahaw

• Is a national symbol of the Philippines because there are so

many things can be make out of this , like bag, fan which can
be export to some other countries.

• Represents eternal life, because of its ever-expanding

branches. The country's unity is symbolised by the trees huge
structure and its deep roots.
 National Tree
• Narra
• Generally known “rosewood”.
• Symbolizes the Filipino people's indomitable spirit and
strength of character.
• It was made officially by Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy through
Proclamation No. 652 s. 1934.
• In fact, under the DENR Memorandum Oder dated February 5,
2013, cutting of Narra needs to be approved by the DENR
Central Office, particularly by the Office of the
Undersecretary for field Operations.
 National Fish
• Milk fish(bangus)

• Bangus is regarded by some as the national fish of the

Philippines because it's abundant in many provinces in the
country and is widely available in many regional dishes.

•  Bangus or Milkfish is bony and yet a healthy source of protein

and Omega3 and less in fat.
 National Fruit

• Mango(mangga)

• With its golden color that signifies richness and a heart shape
that symbolizes a very important part like in human anatomy.

• Mango has been known too as the “Fruit of the Gods”.

 National Jewel

• Philippine Pearl

• It is scientifically known as Pinctada Maxima.

• World’s largest pearl was discovered by a

Filipino diver in a giant Tridacna (mollusk)
under the Palawan Sea in 1934.