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The document discusses the history and symbolism of the Philippine flag. It describes the evolution of early Philippine flags used in the revolution against Spain, including the first flag created by sisters Marcela Agoncillo, Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, and Lorenza Agoncillo. The current flag design was established in 1936, with the colors red, white and blue representing courage, purity, and ideals. The symbols of the sun, stars and triangles each hold symbolic meanings, such as the sun representing liberty and the stars and triangles representing the geographical divisions of the Philippines. Overall, the flag stands as the national symbol of the Philippines and what it represents for the people.

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The document discusses the history and symbolism of the Philippine flag. It describes the evolution of early Philippine flags used in the revolution against Spain, including the first flag created by sisters Marcela Agoncillo, Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, and Lorenza Agoncillo. The current flag design was established in 1936, with the colors red, white and blue representing courage, purity, and ideals. The symbols of the sun, stars and triangles each hold symbolic meanings, such as the sun representing liberty and the stars and triangles representing the geographical divisions of the Philippines. Overall, the flag stands as the national symbol of the Philippines and what it represents for the people.

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NAME: JOHNDEL T.

AMISTAD OCTUBER 14,2019


11-NOBILITY

As a Filipino citizen in the Philippines, we know our national flag color, size, and form. However,
does it mean that we should know the importance of those things? The Philippine flag code, is it
important? Special? If yes, how can we determine that it’s special? What are symbolize those
things? Well, I will share you what I’ve know about our Philippine flag code.

The first Philippine flag of blue, white, and red was made by Dona Marcela Agoncillo, Delfina
Herbosa de Natividad, and Lorenza Agoncillo during their exile in Hongkong. This flag was raised
when Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippine Republic on June 12,
1898, in Kawit, Cavite. This flag, through the official flag of our Country. The present design of
our national flag is in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 23 issued on March
25, 1936.

Evolution of the Flag


1. Katipunan War Standard Flag (1892)
- This flag designed to symbolize the ideals and aspirations of the Filipinos.
2. Bonifacio's Katipunan Flag (1892)
- Andres Bonifacio used for his council (magdiwang) a war standard which consisted of a
piece of kundiman cloth on which was a white sun with indefinite number of rays and the
three K's below the sun. The sun stood for liberty.
3. First Philippine Flag (August 30, 1896)
- This Revolutionary Flag used to symbolize independence. The eight rays represented
the eight provinces that first revolted against Spain.
4. Sun of Liberty (March 17, 1897)
- The revolutionary flag was reformed during the conference at Naic, Cavite.
5. Llanera's Skull Flag (1896)
- It was Gen. Mariano Llanero from Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, a brave soldier, who designed
and used this black banner with a skull, crossbones, and a Letter K.
6. Magtagumpay War Standard Flag (1896)
- Gen. Pio Del Pilar used this flag consisting of a rectangular piece pf red cloth with a white
triangle at the center of which was a sun burst behind a mountain. In each corner of the
triangle was a letter K.
7. Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Tricolor (1897)
- This banner is similar to the general outline of the present Philippine flag.

8. Sun and stars (Republic of the Philippines Flag)


- The Republic of the Philippines uses this flag to date. The white equilateral triangle was
derived from the Magtagumpay War flag while the sun with eight rays was take from the
Sun of Liberty. The three stars replaced the 3K of the Magtagumpay Was Standard. The
general outline of the present flag was taken form Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Tricolor.
Symbolism of our Flag
Red stands for courage, bravery, and heroism. White stands for purity and peace. Blue
stands for high political purposes and noble ideals. The yellow color of the sun and stars has not
been given any political meaning but was chosen to show brightness and splendor. The white
triangle background symbolizes equality and fraternity. The golden sun stands for liberty,
freedom, and light. The eight rays stand for the first eight provinces to declare freedom from
Spanish sovereign - Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, Cavite, and
Batangas. The three five-pointed stars represent the three big geographical divisions of the
Philippines namely: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Filipino flag is the national symbol of our
country - a country unique in inheritance, geography, culture, and religion. It stands for national
unity and national identity. It symbolizes the ideals and sentiments of our people for freedom,
equality, and justice.

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