Name : Roselyn E.

Chavez National Flower: Sampaguita

Section : BSC-2A Jasminum sambac commonly known as Sampaguita
Subject : CLFM was declared as the
national flower by
Instructor : Xera Ciel Aguilar Governor-General Frank
Murphy in 1934. Its white
National Things in the Philippines flower is believed to
symbolize purity, fidelity,
and hope.
Andress Bonifacio: National Hero
The founder of the Katipunan, National Tree: Narra
a militant nationalist secret Narra is timber
society that led the rebellion trees of the pea
against Spain. Bonifacio family
declared Philippine (Fabaceae),
independence in 1896 in the native to Asia
wake of the execution of his and Africa. It is
hero and mentor José Rizal. meant to
In 2013, House Bill 3431 was represent the
filed declaring Andres cultural pride
Bonifacio as national hero. that every
Filipino immigrant may carry with them. Became the
Mango: National Fruit national tree on February 1, 1934, Executive
A common sight in Proclamation No. 652.
Philippine wet and dry
markets, the mango has The following were proposed as national symbols as per
long been seen as the House Bill 3926 by Congressman Rene Relampagos.
National fruit. As
popular as it is for National Food: Adobo
making desserts, there is Philippine adobo is a popular Filipino dish and cooking
no law that proclaims it as a national symbol. process in Philippine
cuisine that
National Anthem: “Lupang Hinirang” involves meat, seafood,
The Philippine national or vegetables marinated
anthem is entitled in vinegar, soy
“Lupang Hinirang” and sauce, garlic, bay leaves,
composed by Julian Felipe. and black peppercorns,
“Lupang Hinirang” was which is browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade.
first played publicly on It has occasionally been considered the unofficial
June 12, 1898 during the national dish in the Philippines.
proclamation of Philippine
Independence. Its lyrics were adopted from the
Spanish poem, Filipinas, which was written by José National Seat of Government:
Palma.
Malacañang Palace
Malacañan
National Gem: Philippine Pearl Palace is
The Philippine national gem is called “Philippine the official
Pearl” as declared by residence and
Former President principal
Fidel V. Ramos workplace of
through the president
Proclamation No. 905 of the
s. 1996. It is Philippines.
scientifically known It is located
as Pinctada Maxima. in
the Manila district of San Miguel, and is commonly
associated with Mendiola Street. The
National Bird: Philippine Eagle term Malacañang is often used as a metonym for the
The Philippine president, their advisers, and the Office of the
national bird is called President of the Philippines.
the “Philippine eagle” .
It was made official in
1978 by former Reference:
President Ferdinand https://primer.com.ph/tipsguides/2017/04/15/
Marcos through learn-about-the-philippines-national-
Proclamation No. 1732. symbols/?fbclid=IwAR2opRiK6VDuLNy
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National Sport: Arnis 71xxivPrHprDmRM
Arnis, also known as Kali or Eskrima. Arnis is a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbol
martial art that focuses on s_of_the_Philip pines
using sticks, knives, and www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/National_symbo
hand-to-hand combat
ls_of_the_Philip pines
techniques. Arnis was
declared the national sport https://www.flipscience.ph/flipfacts/national-
and martial art of the symbol- philippines/
Philippines by Republic Act
No. 9850 in 2009.