The Philippine National Flag is one of the most important symbols of the Philippines. It represents the country's freedom, unity, courage, and national identity.
🇵🇭 Basic Information
Official name: National Flag of the Philippines
Designer: Emilio Aguinaldo
First displayed: May 28, 1898
First displayed in battle: Battle of Alapan, Imus, Cavite
First unfurled during independence: June 12, 1898, in Kawit, Cavite
Sewed in Hong Kong by: Marcela Agoncillo, with Lorenza Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad
National colors: Blue, red, white, and yellow/gold
🔵🔴⚪ Meaning of the Flag
Blue field 🔵
Represents peace, truth, and justice.
Red field 🔴
Represents patriotism and valor.
White triangle ⚪
Represents equality and fraternity.
Golden sun ☀️
Represents liberty and freedom.
Eight rays of the sun ☀️
Represent the eight provinces that were placed under martial law during the early Philippine Revolution against Spain: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas, and Nueva Ecija.
Three stars ⭐⭐⭐
Represent the three major island groups:
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao