Lesson 3 Flashcards
The Philippine flag was designed by
General Emilio Aguinaldo in
his exile to Hong Kong in 1897.
The first flag was sewn by
Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, her daughter
Lorenza, Delfina Herbosa
de Natividad, the niece of
Jose Rizal
THE COLORS OF BLUE, WHITE, AND RED
Commemorates the flag of the United States of the America, as the manifestation of our profound gratitude…for the
disinterested protection, which it lends us and will continue lending.
THE THREE STARS
Represents the three principal
islands of this archipelago:
Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay.
These stars were associated
with the islands where the
revolution began.
THE WHITE TRIANGLE
Signifies the distinctive symbol of the famed Society of the Katipunan, which by
means of its blood compact propelled the masses to rise up in arms.
THE SUN AND ITS 8 RAYS
signifies the eight provinces
that revolted against Spain during the
Spanish revolution: Manila, Cavite,
Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija,
Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas.
This law mandates that reverence and respect
shall at all times be given to the flag, the
anthem, national motto, the coat-of-arms, and
other national symbols.
Republic Act No. 8491, s. 1998 or “Flag and Heraldic Code of the
Philippines
The National Anthem is entitled
————— and should
always be sung in the national
language within or without the
country.
Lupang Hinirang
The National Motto of the Philippines is
“MAKA-DIYOS,
MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”
Two paleways, azure and gules; a chief
argent studded with three mullets at an
equal distance from each other; and, in
point of honor, ovoid argent over all the
sun rayonnant with eight minor lesser
rays. Beneath shall be a scroll with the
words “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,”
inscribed.
National Coat-of-Arms
is declared to be in circular in
form, with the arms as described in the Coat
of Arms, but without the scroll and the
inscription. Surrounding the whole shall be a
double marginal circle within which shall
appear the words “Republika ng Pilipinas.”
The Great Seal
This section prohibits the improper use of the Philippine flag
Section 39
