The Making of the

Philippine Flag
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Revolutionary Beginnings
The History of Philippine Flag
Revolutionary Beginnings
 On May 28, 1898, days after the return of General Emilio
Aguinaldo from exile in Hong Kong, Filipino troops were once
1898-1901 again engaged in a battle against Spanish forces in Alapan,
Cavite.

 Then on June 12, 1898, following the proclamation of

independence from Spain, the same flag was waved by at
Aguinaldo’s residence in Kawit, Cavite, as the Marcha
Nacional Filipina played.
The History of Philippine Flag
Revolutionary Beginnings
 “Several press representatives called on me then to inquire as
to how the Flag should be flown. I answered them that it
1901-1907 should be always hoisted with the blue stripe up in time of
peace. But on the battlefields and in camps during the past
war, first with Spain and then with the United States of
America later, our National Flag had been hoisted with the
red stripe up.”

 With the war over and Philippine leaders officially accepting

American sovereignty over the islands, the Philippine flag was
flown with the blue field on top. It was to be displayed that
way henceforth during peacetime.
The History of Philippine Flag

American Occupation
and The Commonwealth
Government
The History of Philippine Flag
American Occupation and The
 The Philippine flag, as well as other Katipunan banners and
Commonwealth Government emblems, continued to proliferate throughout the next six
years. In reaction, the Philippine Commission, dominated by
Americans, issued Act No. 1697, or the Flag Law of 1907,
outlawing the display of the Philippine flag and replacing it
with the American stars and stripes.

 Through the efforts of Governor-General Francis Burton

Harrison, the Philippine Legislature repealed the Flag Law
and reintroduced the Philippine flag as the nation's official
standard after 11 years. From 1919 through 1935, when the
Commonwealth of the Philippines was established, this design
was used.
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American Occupation and The
Commonwealth Government
1919-1936  “President Manuel L. Quezon issued Executive Order No. 23,
s. 1936, months after the Commonwealth's inauguration,
establishing the description and specifications of the Filipino
flag, which would remain in effect until the Second World
War. During this time, the American and Philippine flags were
flown side by side.
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American Occupation and The
Commonwealth Government
1936-1941  In 1941, President Manuel L. Quezon changed the date of Flag
Day from October to June 12. This is the first time the date of
Aguinaldo's proclamation, June 12, has been celebrated.
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The Second Republic and

the Second World War
The History of Philippine Flag
The Second Republic and the
Second World War  The second republic and the second World War in 1941,
1941-1945 Philippine President Quezon ordered flags to be flown with
the red field on to signify a state of war.

 The flag of the Philippines was adopted by former President

Emilio Aguinaldo and General Artemio Ricarte on October
14, 1943.

 This flag would eventually be displayed with the red stripe up

in 1944 when the Second Republic declared that it was under
a State of War.
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The Second Republic and the
Second World War  After world war II, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was
restored and with it the specifications of the Philippine flag in
1941-1945 accordance with executive order no. 23, s. 1936.

 United States High Commissioner to the Philippines Paul V.

McNutt and Philippine President Manuel Roxas lowered the
American flag for the last time and in its stead rose the
Philippine Flag.
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The Second Republic and the
Second World War
 The Philippine flag would fly alone on Philippine soil, except
1941-1945 in military bases still held and occupied by the United States
Armed Forces.

 Starting May 1, 1957, the Philippine flag was raised beside the
U.S. flag in US military bases in the Philippines.
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3rd, 4th, and 5th

Republics
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3rd, 4th, and 5th Republics
1985-1986  Commonwealth-era specifications, in accordance with
Executive Order No. 23, s. 1936, would remain in effect
throughout the Third and Fourth Republics until 1985.

 On February 25, 1985, President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued

Executive Order No. 1010, s. 1985, changing the shade of blue
of the Philippine Flag from navy blue to light blue.

 The change was due to a longstanding debate among

historians concerning the original shade of blue used in the
national flag.

 Debates centered on whether Cuban blue or sky-blue or navy

blue was used.
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3rd, 4th, and 5th Republics
1985-1986  The change in color proved unpopular.

 After the EDSA revolution of 1986, President Corazon C.

Aquino restored the pre-martial law specifications of the
National flag through Executive Order No. 292, s.1987, yet
again in accordance with Commonwealth regulations.

 Under Her term, the Philippine Senate rejected the Bases

Treaty with the United States, thus putting an end to more
than 90 years of American Military presence in the
Philippines—in particular, the sprawling naval Base in Subic
Bay and the Clark Airfield in Pampanga.
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3rd, 4th, and 5th Republics
1985-1986  As the American flag was lowered in these areas, it marked
the last time a foreign flag Would fly in Philippine territory.

 Commonwealth regulations were maintained until 1998, when

Republic Act. No. 8491 or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the
Philippines” was enacted, changing the shade of blue once
again from navy to royal, Viewed as a suitable historical
compromise to settle earlier debates.

 These are the specifications in use today.

ACTIVITY
Write the year the flag rises

1 2 3
4 5
6 7
State at least 3 era that is
mentioned in the lesson