Philippine’s Nationalism – National Symbol
NATIONAL FLAG NATIONAL FLAG NATIONAL FLAG
For more than a year, National Tree: National Bird:
The Philippine national National Flower:
the national anthem, Narra Philippine Eagle
flag has a rectangular Sampaguita The
Lupang Hinirang
design that consists of Philippine national flower The Philippine
remained without The Philippine
a white equilateral is called “sampaguita” national tree is called
words. Our national national bird is called
triangle, which is generally known “narra” generally
anthem was just music “Philippine eagle”
symbolizing liberty, as the Arabian Jasmine. known as rosewood.
when it was first scientifically known
equality and fraternity; Its white color
played by Banda San as Pithecophaga
a horizontal blue stripe symbolizes purity,
Francisco de Malabon jeffery.
for peace, truth, and simplicity, humility and
on the occasion of the
justice; and a strength.
declaration of
horizontal red stripe
Philippine
for patriotism and
Independence on June
valor.
12, 1898. National Gem: National Sport:
Philippine Pearl Arnis
National Acts and The Philippine national Arnis is to the
What follows here is the list of our country’s Laws gem is called
Philippines like
unofficial national symbols “Philippine Pearl” as
REPUBLIC ACT Japan’s Karate and
declared by Former
Dr. Jose Rizal: National Hero NO. 8491 an act Korea’s Taekwondo.
President Fidel V.
Anahaw: National Leaf prescribing the code It’s both a martial art
Ramos through
Mango (Mangifera indica): National fruit of the national flag, and a sport whose
Carabao: National Animal anthem, motto, coat- Proclamation No.
Bahay Kubo: National House of-arms and other 905 s. 1996. origins are still
Bangus: National Fish heraldic items and largely unconfirmed
Lechon or Roasted Pig: National Dish devices of the because of lack of
Philippine National Costume for Men philippines. documentation.
Bakya: National Footwear
Kalesa: National Vehicle