Philippine National Flag - Symbolism, History, and Design #3439621 (License: Personal Use)

The Philippine flag consists of two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and blue (bottom), with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist containing a golden-yellow sun with eight primary rays and three five-pointed stars. The sun symbolizes freedom, while the stars represent the three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The flag was first flown on June 12, 1898, during the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, patriotic campaigns, and news articles about Philippine national events or history. It serves users seeking visual identification, cultural education, or symbolic representation of the Philippines.