6. REFLECTION
The Philippine Declaration of Independence was on
June 12, 1898. Today, I am feeling patriotic and
nostalgic. Look how beautiful our flag is. It has
many significant meanings.
7. Eight-rayed golden sun symbolizing unity, freedom,
people’s democracy, and sovereignty. Each ray
represents one of the first eight provinces that
started the 1896 Philippine Revolution against
Spain. The eight provinces are Manila, Cavite,
Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna,
and Batangas.
The three five-pointed stars, one for each of the
triangle’s points, stand for the three major
geographical island groups that comprise the
Philippines: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
When the red field is up it means that a state of war
existed
8. Today as we pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifices
made to build this nation, it is important that we
remember the full cost of liberty, and not forget that
independence is more readily available when
people remain focused on the fullest pursuit of their
own happiness rather than condemning the way
others pursue theirs.
