ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES

CENTER FOR STUDENT FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT

THE PHILIPPINE FLAG

CONTENTS

• What is the meaning of the Philippine Flag?

• What does the colors in the Philippine Flag mean?

• Why is the Philippine Flag important?

• Proper Folding of the Philippine Flag.

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What is the Philippine Flag?

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• Today’s Philippine flag was first displayed during a battle in May 28, 1898
(hence, the date of the Philippine Flag Day). In June 12, 1898, it was
unveiled at the Aguinaldos’ mansion in Kawit, Cavite in proclamation of the
Philippine Independence. From 28th May to 12th June of each year, the
display of the Philippine Flag is symbolic of the struggles and sacrifices of
Filipino heroes who chose to fight for freedom and independence.
• The flag was made of silk. The sun represents liberty and its eight rays
represent the first eight provinces that revolted against Spain. The three
stars stand for the three big islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon,
Visayas, and Mindanao. As for the colours used, white represents hope for
equality, while the blue stripe stands for peace, truth, and justice. Finally,
the red stripe symbolises patriotism and valour. However, when the two
stripes are interchanged, this signals that the country is in a state of war.
• The Philippine flag, one of the national symbols of the country, has a rich
story behind it as it ‘stood as witness to the glorious events’ of Philippine
history. While it symbolises the nation’s ideals, patriotism, and aspirations,
the flag also stands for the freedom that Filipino revolution leaders and
ancestors had fought and died for.
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WHY IS THE PHILIPPINE

FLAG IMPORTANT?
• The flag is the country’s most cherished symbol. It is the nation’s
emblem for freedom.  It symbolizes patriotism, love of country and
sense of nationhood and embodies the aspirations and sentiments
of the Filipino people in their unceasing quest for independence.  It
stands as instrument of unity that binds the Filipino people.
•    The Philippine flag stood as witness to the glorious events of our
history.  It encountered the most significant events in the Filipinos’
struggle for freedom.  And since it symbolizes our ideals and
sentiments as a nation, it deserves to be treated with solemnity and
dignity.
•          The display of the Philippine Flag from May 28 to June 12 of
each year honors the sacrifices of our heroes for our hard-earned
freedom.  This also a fitting respect and affection for our national
flag – the symbol of our sovereignty and solidarity.
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CENTER FOR STUDENT FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT

PROPER FOLDING OF
THE PHILIPPINE FLAG
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https://naomispenny.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-to-prope
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https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/what-d
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https://
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https://nhcp.gov.ph/the-philippine-flag-symbol-of-our-sov
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