The national flag of the Philippines (Tagalog: Pambansang watawat ng Pilipinas; Ilocano: Nailian a bandera ti Filipinas; Cebuano: Nasudnong bandila ng Pilipinas; Spanish: Bandera Nacional de Filipinas) consists of two equal horizontal blue and red bands and a white triangle on the left. At the center of the triangle is a golden-yellow sun with eight beams, each representing a Philippine region. Each corner of the triangle has a five-pointed golden star, each of which represents one of the country's three main island groups. The white equilateral triangle symbolizes freedom, equality, and brotherhood among the Filipino people. The blue symbolizes peace, truth, and justice, while the red stands for patriotism and valor. The golden sun symbolizes unity, freedom, democracy, and sovereignty. The flag was officially adopted on June 12, 1898, when the Philippines declared its independence from Spanish colonial rule. It remains a powerful symbol of the nation's history, values, and aspirations for freedom and democracy.
| Proportion: | 1:2 |
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| Adopted: | June 12, 1898 (original version), 1936 (current pattern standard), February 12, 1998 (current version) |
| Designed by: | Emilio Aguinaldo |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇵🇭 |
The coat of arms of the Philippines, reflecting all the symbolism in its flag, features, unlike the flag, the North American bald eagle of the United States and the lion of the Kingdom of Leon of Spain, both symbolizing the country's colonial history. Overall, the coat of arms represents the Philippines' complex history, its natural beauty, its commitment to peace and freedom, and the unity of its diverse regions and peoples, reflecting the influences of various colonial powers and the nation's path to independence.
The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a country in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Manila, and its population is about 111 million (2021). According to its maritime borders, it borders with Brunei, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Palau, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
| Capital: | Manila |
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| Other major cities: | Quezon City, Davao City, Caloocan |
| Official languages: | Filipino, English |
| Region: | South-eastern Asia |
| Ethnic groups: | 32.9% Visayan, 29.5% Tagalog, 10.1% Moro, 10% Ilocano, 5.8% Bicolano, 11.7% Others |
| Religions: | 70% Roman Catholics, 17% Protestants, 5% Muslims, 4% Others, 2% Iglesia ni Cristo, 2% Buddhists |
| Nationality names: | Filipino, Philippine |
| Area: | 300,000 km² (120,000 sq mi) |
| Population: | 111 million (2021) |
| Country codes: | PH, PHL (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .ph |
| Calling code: | +63 |
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