Philippine Flag History and Symbolism

Teacher Jen introduces the Philippine flag, discussing its colors and their meanings. The white triangle stands for liberty, equality, and fraternity, while the blue stripe symbolizes peace, justice, and truth. The red stripe represents valor and patriotism, and the golden sun signifies unity, freedom, and sovereignty. The sun's rays represent provinces involved in the 1896 revolution. The three stars stand for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The flag is unique as it is flown upside down during war. The original flag was sewn by Marcella Agoncillo and others, first displayed in 1898. The video includes interactive questions and concludes with a call to action.

What are the colors of the Philippine flag in Filipino?

• puti, asul, dilaw, pula

• blanco, azul, amarillo, rojo

• blanc, bleu, jaune, rouge

• white, blue, yellow, red

What does the white triangle on the Philippine flag represent?

• Unity, freedom, and sovereignty

• Valor and patriotism

• Liberty, equality, and fraternity

• Peace, justice, and truth

Which element of the flag symbolizes peace, justice, and truth?

• Red stripe

• Golden sun

• White triangle

• Blue stripe

The rays of the sun on the Philippine flag represent which historical event?

• The 1896 Philippine revolution

• The Battle of Alapan

• The declaration of independence

• The founding of Manila

What do the three stars on the Philippine flag stand for?

• Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

• The three women who sewed the flag

• Liberty, equality, fraternity

• Peace, justice, truth

What is unique about the Philippine flag when the country is at war?

• It is flown with a black ribbon

• It is replaced with a white flag

• It is flown at half-mast

• It is flown upside down

Who were involved in sewing the original Philippine flag?

• Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo

• Marcella Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, Delfina Rizal Herbosa de Natividad

• Apolinario Mabini, Antonio Luna, Gregorio del Pilar

• Gabriela Silang, Melchora Aquino, Josefa Llanes Escoda

When was the Philippine flag first displayed?

• June 12, 1898

• May 28, 1898

• August 30, 1896

• May 28, 1988

How many stars are present on the Philippine flag?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three