Thursday, June 4, 2009

Meaning of the Symbols of Philippine Flag


During the year 1898 the Philippines was proclaimed as Independence.

Almost of us do not know what does the meaning of the symbols of the Philippine Flag.
As a Filipino we must know what does it mean... WHAT KIND OF FILIPINO ARE YOU IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE MEANING OF SUCH SYMBOLS?

Maybe we can ask, "What does the three stars mean in the Philippine Flag?"
According to the Original Declaration of the Philippine Independence in 1898, it is the geographical islands which compose of Luzon, Panay Island and Mindanao but instead of Panay Island it was change to Visayas. The three stars aims to unite the separate people and its culture into one nation.

What does the white triangle mean?
It is the distinctive emblem of katipunan by means of blood compact that was inspired by the Filipino people to rise a revolution....

What does 8 rays of the sun means?
The 8 rays of the sun represents the different provinces who revolted against the Spaniards like Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Batangas, Tarlac, Cavite and Pampanga.

Why does the color of the Philippine Flag was red, blue, yellow and white?
Simply say that during that era only American red, blue, yellow and white were the only cloth available to bought.

SO, DO NOT BE IGNORANT...