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Philippine Eagle

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The Philippine Eagle (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 86–102 centimetres (2.82–3.35 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 Philippines national bird. It is critically endangered, mainly due to massive loss of habitat due to deforestation in most of its range. Killing a Philippine Eagle is punishable under Philippine law by twelve years in jail and heavy fines.

FVR proclaimed the Philippine eagle as the national bird in 1995 through Proclamation No. 615.
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Official National Symbols: Narra

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Pterocarpus indicus (Pashu Padauk, Malay Paduak, New Guinea Rosewood, or, ambiguously, "Narra" which can refer to several Pterocarpus species) is a species of Pterocarpus native to southeastern Asia, northern Australasia, and the western Pacific Ocean islands, in Cambodia, southernmost China, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Ryukyu Islands, the Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. Other names include Narra (Philippines), Sonokembang (Indonesia), Angsana or Sena (Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore), Tnug (Cambodia).

Governor-General Frank Murphy declared sampaguita in 1934
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Philippine National Symbols: Sampaguita

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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. The flowers are also used for perfumes and for making tea. It is known as the Arabian jasmine in English. It is the national flower of the Philippines, where it is known as Sampaguita. It is also one of the three national flowers of Indonesia, where it is known as Melati Putih.

Governor-General Frank Murphy declared sampaguita in 1934
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Official National Symbols: Philippine Flag

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Republic Act 8491, known as Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
The national flag of the Philippines (Tagalog: Pambansang Watawat ng Pilipinas) is a horizontal flag bicolor with equal bands of royal blue and 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, each containing three individual rays, which represent the country's provinces; 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.


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Philippine National Symbols

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The national symbols of the Philippines consist of symbols that represent Philippine traditions and ideals and convey the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity.

 Here are the list of the official National Symbols of the Philippines.

National Flag

National Anthem

Coat of Arms:

National Motto: "Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa"
("For God, People, Nature, and Country")

National Tree: Narra

National Flower: Sampaguita

National Bird: Phillipine Eagle

National Sports: Arnis

Unofficial

    * Cariñosa as National Dance
    * Carabao as National Animal (or Land Animal)
    * Bangus as National Fish
    * Anahaw as National Leaf
    * Mango as National Fruit
    * Barong and Baro't saya as National Costume
    * "Bayan Ko" and "Pilipinas Kong Mahal" as National Songs
    * Juan de la Cruz - symbolizing the Filipino people
    * Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, Apolinario Mabini, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat, Juan Luna, Melchora Aquino and Gabriela Silang as National Heroes
    * Sipa as National Sport
    * Lechon, Adobo and Sinigang as National Food
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Official National Symbols: Lupang Hinirang

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  • Lupang Hinirang is the national anthem of the Philippines.
  • Composed in 1898 by Julián Felipe.
  • Adapted from the poem Filipinas, written by José Palma in 1899.
  • Republic Act 8491, known as Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines

Lupang Hinirang

Bayang magiliw,
Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng puso,
Sa Dibdib mo'y buhay.

Lupang Hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig,
Di ka pasisiil.

Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula,
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.

Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya,
Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim,

Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati't pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo,
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo.
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Official National Symbols: Coat of arms

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  • Republic Act 8491, known as Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.
  • Features the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines representing the eight provinces.
  1. Batangas
  2. Bulacan
  3. Cavite
  4. Manila
  5. Laguna
  6. Nueva Ecija
  7. Pampanga
  8. Tarlac
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