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 publicy 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
• The barong was popularised as formal wear
by Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who wore it
to most official and personal affairs, including his
inauguration as president.
• 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.