FACT OR BLUFF
Transcript: FACT OR BLUFF 1 1. The three stars in the Philippine Flag represents Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. FACT BLUFF OR ANSWER Bluff. Contrary to popular belief, Visayas is not represented in the three stars of the flag. The three stars in the flag embody Luzon, Panay, and Mindanao. 2 World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted 2. May 28 is the National Flag Day of the Philippines. FACT BLUFF OR Fact. As a show of respect toward the national coat of arms, Presidential Proclamation No. 374 was issued on March 6, 1965 declaring that May 28 is National Flag Day, an event that honors the Philippine flag's first unfurling in 1898. Executive Order No. 79 was issued on May 23, 1994, extending the period of National Flag Day's observance from May 28 to June 12. Filipinos are encouraged to "display the Philippine flag in offices, agencies and instruments of government, business establishments, schools, and private homes throughout this period." ANSWER 3 3. The three women who sewed the national flag in Kawit, Cavite were Marcela Agoncillo, the wife of the first Filipino diplomat Felipe Agoncillo, their daughter Lorenza, and a niece of Dr. Jose Rizal, Delfina Herbosa de Natividad. FACT FACT BLUFF OR Bluff. Not in Kawit Cavite but in Hong Kong ANSWER 4 4. The eight rays of the sun featured in the flag represent the first eight provinces that fought against the Spaniards namely, Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Bataan, Tarlac, Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. BLUFF FACT OR Bluff: instead of Bataan, it is Pampanga ANSWER 5 5. The blue field symbolizes peace, justice, and truth. The red field symbolizes patriotism and valor. During the state of war, the flag can also be hoisted upside down. The white triangle symbolizes courage, heroism, and bravery. FACT BLUFF OR Fact. ANSWER