Description
Our Filipino flags are proudly made in America from nylon, a durable, weather-resistant material designed for outdoor use. The nylon used in our flags is lightweight, allowing them to fly easily in mild winds and to dry quickly after becoming wet. The sun, triangle, and stripes are added using advanced digital printing technology for a high level of precision and bright, fade-resistant colors.
A strong canvas heading and brass grommets provide secure attachment to any standard outdoor flagpole. We offer the Philippine flag in the sizes 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’ to suit a range of display styles. Not sure what size you need? Check out our table of common flagpole heights and their corresponding flag size.
Philippines Flag Features
- Manufactured in the United States
- Official 1998 design
- 100% premium nylon
- Digitally printed design
- Reinforced canvas heading
- Brass grommets for simple mounting
- Single/reverse design
For ceremonial use and formal indoor displays, view our Philippines country flag finished with three sides of gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
Philippine Flag Meaning & History
The Philippine national flag traces its origins to the country's struggle for independence in 1898. It was created by Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo and the first president, Emilio Aguinaldo. However, this flag was soon outlawed in 1907 during the American occupation of the Philippines and re-legalized in 1919. The flag’s design and colors were modified several times, with the last update on February 12, 1998.
The red, white, and blue colors of the Philippines flag are based on the flag of the United States, in reference to American aid during the Philippines’ war of independence from the Spanish Empire. The white triangle represents equality and liberty, while the golden sun has eight rays representing the first eight provinces associated with the revolution against Spanish rule. The three stars represent the country's three principal island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The Philippine flag also has an unusual feature that distinguishes it from most national flags: its orientation can indicate whether the country is at peace or at war. In times of peace, the blue field is displayed above the red when the flag is flown horizontally; in wartime, the red field is displayed above the blue.
