jOSE RIZAL AND

PHILIPPINE
NATIONALISM:
National symbol
Dr. Jose Rizal is the country’s well-known national hero but nonetheless belongs to the
unofficial national symbol category. However, this does not make him less of a symbol of
the Philippines. Rizal’s name elicits the name of our country internationally. The
monuments built by people in countries where he had been and his books in foreign
libraries bear the name of the Philippines.
 THE NATIONAL SYMBOL OF THE PHILIPPINES MADE UP OF IMAGES
THAT REFLECT THE IDEAS OF NATIONAL UNITY AND
SOVEREIGNITY AS WELL AS PHILIPPINE TRADITIONS AND IDEALS.

NATIONAL
ACCORDING TO NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE
ARTS (NCCA), OFFICIAL NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF THE PHILIPPINES
REPRESENT THE COUNTRY’S TRADITIONS AND IDEALS AND

SYMBOLSCONVEY 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.
List of official National symbol of the Philippines
excluding National heroes that were enacted
through Philippine law.
 The Philippine Flag

The flag stands as a major symbol of a nation. It has

four colors. They are red, white, blue and yellow.

Adopted on June 12, 1898. (Reaffirmed February 12,

1998).
Legal basis – Proclamation of Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo
(Reaffirmed by RA. 8491)
 lUPANG
HINIRANG Adopted
• The national anthem of the Philippines.
Music : June 12, 1898
• It is sung during flag ceremony Lyrics : May 26, 1958
( Reaffirmed February 12,
• Julian Felipe composed the music 1998)
• Jose Palma wrote the word of the song
• It tells about the beauty of the country and
the willingness Legal basis

to die for her freedom. Music : Proclamation of Pres.

Emilio Aguinaldo
Lyrics : Department of
Education Administrative Order.
( Reaffirmed by RA. 8491).
OFFICIAL NATIONAL SYMBOLS DECLARED THROUGH REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491 AND THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

Legal basis

Legal basis Commonwealth act

no. 731. Reaffirmed
Republic Act No. by Republic Act No.
8491, Chapter 11 8491
Section 40.
Adopted
July 3, 1946
Adopted ( Reaffirmed February
12, 1998).
National Motto Coat of Arms
February 12, 1998
Paleways of two (2) pieces,
azure and gules
SAMPAGUITA
National Flower.

Its petals are fragrant and milky-white. The

flower Symbolizes purity.

Legal basis : Executive Proclamation No. 652, issued by

Governor General Frank Murphy
Adopted : February 1, 1934
National Gem: Philippine Pearl

Pearls evoke elegance and distinction. They are a source

of incomparable joy. In the Philippines, the Golden
South Sea Pearl is a national gem. This highly prized
wonder of nature from our tropical shores symbolizes
the embodiment of the country's tradition and culture.

Legal basis : Declared by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos through

Proclamation No. 905
Adopted : October 15, 1996
narra
National tree.
This tree resembles the characteristics of the
Filipinos symbolizing strong , upright and
dependable characteristics.

Legal basis : Declared by Gov. Gen. Frank

Murphy. Executive Proclamation No. 652.
Adopted : February 1, 1934.
philippine eagle
National bird.

The Philippine Eagle is a large bird of prey,

strong and fearless. It represent the
Philippine as a solid and stable nation.

Legal basis : Declared by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos

through Proclamation No. 615
Adopted : July 4, 1995
National Sport: Arnis

Arnis is to the Philippines like Japan’s Karate and

Korea’s Taekwondo. It’s both a martial art and a sport
whose origins are still largely unconfirmed because of
lack of documentation.

Legal basis : Republic Act 9850

Adopted : December 11, 2009
What follows here is the list of our
country’s unofficial National Symbols.
carabao
• National animal.

The domesticated carabao is persevering, industrious,

and strong. These are the qualities that Filipinos
possess.
 Bahay -kubo

• National house.

It is built from nipa and bamboo and is usually

seen in the barrios.
 MANGGA

• National Fruit.

This very delicious fruit has a smooth

skin. It is given when unripe and yellow
when ripe.
barong tagalog and baro't saya

National costume.

The barong-Tagalog is worn by men while the

Baro't Saya is worm by women during
important occasions.
 bangus

National fish.

The milkfish has a sparkling scales; its

flesh has a deliciously exquisite taste.
 cariñosa
National Dance

The Cariñosa 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 a
romance scenario.
 sipa
National Game

Sipa is the Philippines' traditional native sport

which predates Spanish rule. The game is
related to Sepak Takraw.
 anahaw

National leaf

Philippine National Leaf, Anahaw or

Anahau (Livistona rotundifolia) is an
erect round-leaf fountain palm that
grows natively and widely in the
islands of the Philippines
DR. JOSE
RIZAL
National Hero.

An admirable and brilliant writer and doctor, Rizal

wrote the novels Noli me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo which opened the minds or many
Filipino to fight for freedom from foreign
colonizers.
thank you!

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