PHILIPPINE

NATIONAL SYMBOLS
 NATIONAL FLAG

The white triangle is symbolic of peace, red symbolizes bravery and

blue represents patriotism.
The three gold stars and sun represent the three main divisions of the
country - Luzon, Mindanao and Visayas.
The 8 rays represents the 8 provinces- Manila, Cavite, Bulacan,
Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, Batangas.
NATIONAL FLOWER:
SAMPAGUITA

Generally known as the Arabian Jasmine

Its white color symbolizes purity, simplicity,
humility and strength
 NATIONAL ANTHEM: “LUPANG
HINIRANG”

 Composed by Julian Felipe

 First played publicly on June 12, 1898 during the proclamation of
Philippine Independence
 Its lyrics were adopted from the Spanish poem, Filipinas, which
was written by Jose Palma
 NATIONAL TREE: NARRA

Generally known as rosewood

It was made officially by Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy
through Proclamation No. 652 s. 1934.
 NATIONAL BIRD: PHILIPPINE
EAGLE

Scientifically known as Pithecophaga jefferyi

It was made officially in 1978 by former President
Ferdinand Marcos through Proclamation No. 1732
NATIONAL GEM: PHILIPPINE
PEARL

Declared by Former President Fidel V. Ramos through

Proclamation No. 905 s. 1996
It is scientifically known as Pinctada Maxima
In fact, world’s largest pearl was discovered by a
Filipino diver in a giant Tricada (mollusk) under the
Palawan Sea in 1934.
 NATIONAL SPORT: ARNIS

Arnis is to the Philippines like Japan’s Karate and Korea’s

Taekwondo
Its known by two other names: Kali and Eskrima and makes
use of both bladed weapons, batons/sticks, and bare hands
It become National symbol in 2009 when then Pres. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo signed Republic Act 9850 into law
 ANAHAW: NATIONAL LEAF

Anahaw or round-leaf fountain palm

Normally seen in the countryside as a roofing material,
anahaw leaves are seen as decorative pices/plants in the
metro
 NATIONAL FRUIT: MANGO

A common sight in the Philippine wet and dry

markets, the mango has long been as the National
fruit
As a popular as it is for making dessert
 NATIONAL ANIMAL:
CARABAO

In common men have dogs as their best friend, then the
carabao or Philippine water buffalo is the Filipino
farmer’s best friend
They’re beasts of burden, able to do almost everything
that needs to be done on the rice fields, including carry
the farmer and his goods.
 NATIONAL HOUSE: BAHAY
KUBO

The humble bahay kubo or nipa hut is still seen in some

parts of the country, particularly in the provinces. While it has
long been a symbol of Filipino homes
 NATIONAL FISH: BANGUS

Bony, yet prized for its belly fat, who almost everyone
fights for on the dinner table. The bangus or milkfish has
long been seen as the country’s national fish, yet without
a law, it’s status will never be official.
NATIONAL HERO: DR. JOSE
RIZAL WHY RIZAL IS OUR NATIONAL
HERO?
 He fought for freedom in a silent
but powerful way.
 He expressed his love for the
Philippines through his novels,
essays and articles rather than
through the use of force or
aggression.
 He was humble, fighting for
reforms through his writings
instead of through a revolution.
 He used his intelligence, talents
and skills in a more peaceful way
rather than the aggressive way
 He passed the criteria during the
American period