Philippines

Information about the Philippine Flag: Colors and Meaning of the Flag of Philippines

The national flag of the Philippines contains two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red; a white equilateral triangle is based on the hoist side; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays; each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star. The design of the flag dates to 1897.

Note: In wartime the flag is flown upside down with the red band at the top.

Each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star; blue stands for peace and justice, red symbolizes courage, the white equal-sided triangle represents equality; the rays recall the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain, while the stars represent the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.