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The Philippine Flag

The Philippine flag has a red, white, and blue design.

A red, white, and blue flag design

The flag has a yellow sun with eight rays.

A yellow sun with eight rays

The sun represents freedom and the eight rays represent the eight provinces.

A symbol of freedom and eight provinces

The flag also has three stars, which represent the three main groups of islands.

Three stars symbolizing main island groups

The color blue represents peace, truth, and justice.

Blue represents peace, truth, and justice

The color red represents patriotism and valor.

Red represents patriotism and valor

The color white represents purity and innocence.

White represents purity and innocence

Every year on June 12th, Filipinos celebrate Flag Day.

Filipinos celebrating Flag Day on June 12th

They honor the flag and what it represents.

People honoring the flag and its symbolism

The Philippine flag is a symbol of unity and pride for the Filipino people.

The flag represents unity and pride

Reflection Questions

  • What colors are used in the Philippine flag design?
  • What does the sun represent on the flag?
  • Why do Filipinos celebrate Flag Day?

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