Aguinaldo hoisted the flag as a sign of victory against Spain. On June 12, 1898, the Philippine Flag brought from Hong Kong was unfurled for the first time at the historic window of the Aguinaldo Mansion in Kawit, Cavite as the country’s Independence was being proclaimed before the Filipino people.
Where was the first flag sewn?
Aguinaldo sketched the design himself and requested the wife of revolutionary Don Felipe Agoncillo, Marcela Agoncillo, to hand sew it in Hong Kong at 353 Morrison Hill.
Why is it illegal to wear the Philippine flag?
The Intellectual Property Code states that a symbol containing the flag or coat of arms, or any insignia of the Philippines cannot be registered as a trademark. … The rationale behind it is, that’s a national symbol – owned by the public.
What is the most beautiful flag in the world?
Top 12 Most Beautiful National Flags In The World
- Kiribati.
- European Union.
- Portugal.
- Brazil.
- Malaysia.
- Mexico.
- Australia.
- Spain.
What is the motto of Philippines?
The National Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO,MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”