The document provides information on several symbols of Philippine culture and history. It describes the Philippine Eagle as the national bird, known for its large size and role in predating monkeys. It notes that carabaws are water buffaloes commonly used by farmers in the Philippines. It also briefly describes several national flowers, fruits, fish, and other culturally significant plants and animals. It provides some background on traditional Philippine sports, dances, clothing, architecture, and cuisine.

1. Pambansang Sagisag

2. Eagle
Eagle The Philippine
(Pithecophaga jefferyi), also
known as the Monkey-eating
Eagle, is an eagle of the
family Accipitridae that is
endemic to forests in the
Philippines. It has brown and
white-coloured plumage, and
a shaggy crest, and generally
measures 86 to 102
centimetres (2.82 to 3.35 ft)
in length and weighs 4.7 to 8
kilograms (10 to 18 lb).
Among the rarest, largest,
and most powerful birds in
the world, it has been
declared the Philippine
national bir

3. Carabao
• The carabao (Filipino: kalabaw; Malay: kerbau) or Bubalus
bubalis carabanesis is a subspecies of the domesticated water
buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) found in the Philippines, Guam,
Indonesia, Malaysia, and various parts of Southeast Asia.
Carabaos are associated with farmers, being the farm animal
of choice for pulling both a plow and the cart used to haul
produce to the market.

4. Sampaguita
Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine
native to South and Southeast Asia.[3] It is a
small shrub or vine growing up to 0.5 to 3 m
(1.6 to 9.8 ft) in height. It is widely cultivated
for its attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers

5. Mangga
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to
the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous
tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant
family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to
the Indian subcontinent from where it spread
all over the world. It is one of the most
cultivated fruits of the tropical world.

6. Bangus
Milkfish have a generally symmetrical and streamlined appearance, with a sizable
forked caudal fin. They can grow to 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) but are most often about 1
metre (39 in) in length. They have no teeth and generally feed on algae and
invertebrates.

7. Narra
narra, also called Asana, any of several timber
trees of the genus Pterocarpus of the pea
family (Fabaceae or Leguminosae). The name
refers especially to P. indicus, or India padauk,
or the hard wood, noted for its ability to take a
high polish, that is derived from the trees.
Narra wood is used for cabinetwork; it is
usually red or rose colour, often variegated
with yellow, and is hard and heavy.

8. Anahaw
Saribus rotundifolius is a round-leaf fountain
palm found in Southeast Asia. It is a member
of the genus Saribus. It is also called Footstool
palm (English) and Anáhaw (Filipino). It is the
unofficial national leaf of the Philippines.
It is a common landscaping plant in the region.
It can grow in sub-tropical climates and humid,
tropical areas.
The leaves are used for thatching and food
wrapping. Overharvesting of leaves of wild
plants have reduced leaf size. The leaves do
grow faster after harvest but tend to be
smaller.

9. Sipa
Sipa (lit. kick or to kick) is the Philippines'
traditional native sport which predates Spanish
rule. The game is related to Sepak Takraw.
Similar games include Footbag net, Footvolley,
Bossaball and Jianzi.
The game is both played by two teams, indoors
or outdoors, on a court that is about the size of
a tennis court. The teams consist of one, two
or four players in each side. The aim of the
game is to kick a soft ball made out of rattan
fragments, back and forth over a net in the
middle of the court. The sport requires speed,
agility and ball control.

10. Watawat
Pambansang Watawat ng Pilipinas) is a horizontal
flag bicolor with equal bands of royal blue anThe
national flag of the Philippines (Tagalog: Pd scarlet
red, and with a white equilateral triangle at the
hoist; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow
sun with eight primary rays, which represent the
country's first group of provinces that started the
1896 Philippine Revolution against Spain; and at each
vertex of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow
star, each of which, represent the country's 3 main
islands, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This flag can
indicate a state of war if it is displayed with the red
side on top.[1]

11. Wika - Filipino
• Filipino is a prestige register of the Tagalog
language and is the name under which
Tagalog is designated as the national language
of the Philippines and as an official language
(the other being English).[1] Tagalog is a first
language of about one-third of the Philippine
population; it is centred around Manila but is
spoken in varying degrees nationwide.[2]

12. Cariñosa
Cariñosa (Spanish pronunciation: [kaɾiˈɲosa], meaning the loving or affectionate one) is a
Philippine dance of Hispanic origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk
dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the
couple in romance scenario.

13. Barong Tagalog is an untucked or loose shirt of delicate
fabric showing Chinese, airy tropical appearance Indo-
Malayan and elongated effect of Hindu influences and the
decorative captivity of European men's clothing. The barong
appears to have preserved its fundamental look since it was
first worn. Almost unnoticeably, through the years, the
barong's round neck, straight long sleeves and mid-thigh
hemline were resourcefully customized with collar, cuffs and
side slits.
Baro't Saya is a collarless blouse and skirt which means baro
at saya (blouse and skirt). From the original, half-naked
style, the bare upper torso was slowly covered with a short-
sleeved, collarless blouse called "baro". The whole look has
developed into a many-layered collection of the kimona or
inner shirt, the baro outershirt with its typically delicate
materials, fine embroidery and wide sleeves.

14. Bahay - Kubo
The nipa hut also known as bahay kubo, is an
indigenous house used in the Philippines. The native
house has traditionally been constructed with
bamboo tied together and covered with a thatched
roof using nipa/anahaw leaves.
Nipa huts were the native houses of the indigenous
people of the Philippines before the Spaniards
arrived. They are still used today, especially in rural
areas. Different architectural designs are present
among the different ethnolinguistic groups in the
country, although all of them conform to being stilt
houses, similar to those found in neighboring
countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and other
countries of Southeast Asia.

15. Pagkain- Lechon
- The lechon is a very popular and famous food among
Filipinos. Lechon (litson in tagalong) is roasted whole pig
cooked over burning charcoals. It is a dish that is almost a
fixed part and menu centerpiece of any Filipino celebration
which is usually prepared for fiestas, family celebrations (like
parties and marriages) and also a favorite dish during
Christmas. Lechon is the Spanish name for pig, in the
Philippines it means a spit-roasted pig. Lechon is prepared
by filling the inside of the animal pig with herbs and
vegetables. The pigs are slowly hand roasted on top of
charcoal for hours till their skin turns into reddish brown and
the inside flesh becomes tender. Philippine Lechon is often
served with a thick liver sauce cooked with vinegar, sugar
and herbs.