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    Flag of Philippines

    Flag of Philippines
    A white equilateral triangle at the hoist, with a top blue stripe and a bottom red stripe.
    Country
    Philippines
    Capital
    Manila
    Continent
    Asia
    Adopted
    1898
    Colours
    Royal blue, Scarlet, White

    What does the flag of Philippines mean?

    The sun's eight rays represent the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain. The three five-pointed stars represent the three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Uniquely, if the flag is flown with the red stripe on top, it signifies a state of war.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Royal blue

      Peace, truth, and justice

    • Scarlet

      Patriotism and valour

    • White

      Peace and purity

    History

    This design was first adopted in 1898. The shade of blue was changed to royal blue in 1998.

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