The May 28, 1898 battle of Alapan was memorialized as “National Flag Day” under Proclamation No. 374 of 1965 by President ...

The “Sinag”, which is inspired by the rays of the sun, is a symbol of hope and pride. With the vibrant colors of our Philippine flag, it is meticulously designed to showcase cultural heritage ...

MANILA, Philippines – Did you know that the country celebrates Flag Days for two weeks ... up to 1901 had an anthropomorphic sun with a face, a recurring symbol in masonic rites.

BAGUIO CITY, BENGUET, Philippines — Although ... has been preserving the badly deteriorating flag, which features a face stitched into the sun symbol and the words “Libertad” and “Justicia ...

Five days later, Aguinaldo declared Kawit as the capital of the new Philippine government. He assembled people for a new army and declared that the flag “Araw at Bituin,” which means Sun and Star, is ...

The flag has a distinctive pale-yellow sun symbol which bears a golden face ... dealing with Luzon heroes who participated in the Philippine Revolution. The flag, however, is deteriorating ...

There are no approved amendments to these laws so far that authorize any change in the Philippine flag’s design. The NHCP, which enforces the rules on flags and other national symbols ...