Flag of Philippines
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
The sun with eight rays represents the eight provinces that started the revolution against Spain. The three stars symbolize the three main geographical regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Blue represents peace, truth, and justice, while red symbolizes patriotism and valor. A unique feature is that in times of war, the flag is flown with the red on top.
History
Designed by Emilio Aguinaldo during the 1898 revolution. It is the only national flag flown differently in wartime (red on top).
Curiosities
Philippines is the only country that inverts its flag in wartime. The sun has exactly 8 rays, originally representing the 8 provinces under Spanish martial law.
