Flag of Philippines

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:flag
gptkbp:adoptedBy June 12, 1898
gptkbp:country gptkb:Philippines
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Emilio_Aguinaldo
horizontal bicolor of blue and red with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist
gptkbp:feature golden-yellow sun with eight rays
three five-pointed golden-yellow stars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flag of Philippines
gptkbp:location gptkb:Philippines
gptkbp:proportion 1:2
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:Philippine_Independence_Day
gptkbp:reverse_side blue on top in times of peace
red on top in times of war
gptkbp:symbolizes equality and fraternity (white triangle)
patriotism and valor (red)
peace, truth, and justice (blue)
the sun represents independence
three stars represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
eight rays represent the first eight provinces to revolt against Spain
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Filipino_people
gptkb:government_of_the_Philippines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Flags_of_Asia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6