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Rizal and Phil Nationalism National Symbol
Rizal and Phil Nationalism National Symbol
Jo s e R
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Phil t i on al
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Na m b o l
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National Symbol of the
Philippines
• Consist of symbols that represent Philippine
traditions and ideals and convey the principles of
sovereignty and national solidarity.
• RA 8491, known also as Flag and Heraldic code
of the Philippines, stipulates the code for national
flag, anthem, motto, coat of arms and other
heraldic items and devices of the Phil.
• Philippine has only 4 official national symbols
enacted through a proclamation by the executive
department, namely sampaguita, narra, the
Philippine eagle and arnis.
• In 1934, during the commonwealth era,
Governor-General Frank Murphy declared
sampaguita and narra as national flower and
national tree through proclamation No. 652.
“Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao,
Makakalikasan, at Makabansa”
(“For God, People, Nature and
Country”)
Philippines’ National Flag
• Arnis.
• Carabao(Kalabaw)
• Philippine Eagle
• Anahaw
• Narra
• Generally known “rosewood”.
• Symbolizes the Filipino people's indomitable spirit and
strength of character.
• It was made officially by Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy
through Proclamation No. 652 s. 1934.
• In fact, under the DENR Memorandum Oder dated
February 5, 2013, cutting of Narra needs to be approved
by the DENR Central Office, particularly by the Office of
the Undersecretary for field Operations.
National Fish
• Milk fish(bangus)
• Mango(mangga)
• Philippine Pearl