Flag of the Philippines
Flag NameFlag of the Philippines
Country NamePhilippines
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2PH
Date Adopted1898-05-19
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsBlue, Red, White, Gold
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue stripe represents peace, truth, and justice. The red stripe symbolizes patriotism, valor, and the blood shed for freedom and independence. The white equilateral triangle stands for liberty, equality, and fraternity. The eight-rayed golden sun represents the first eight provinces (Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas) that revolted against Spanish rule, and also symbolizes light, freedom, and democracy. The three five-pointed golden stars represent the three main island groups of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerEmilio Aguinaldo
Canton DetailsA white equilateral triangle is placed at the hoist, containing the golden sun and three golden stars.
Related FlagsHistorical flags of the Philippines
Legal DescriptionRepublic Act No. 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines)
Description
The national flag of the Philippines is a horizontal bicolor of blue and red, with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist. Inside the triangle are a golden sun with eight primary rays, and three five-pointed golden stars at each corner.
