9-RAYED SUN ON THE PHILIPPINE FLAG
Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon revealed that a 9th ray will soon be included in the previous 8 rays of the Philippine Flag. Senator Dick said that the 9th ray will serve as a recognition for the bold deeds of our fellow Muslim brothers. Senate Bill (SB) 3307 together with House Bill 6424 will amend Republic Act No. 849 or “An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and Other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines”.
THE UNIQUE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FLAG
The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in times of peace, and with the red field on top in times of war.
REVISIONS OF OUR GREAT NATIONAL FLAG
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The flag of the Philippines as conceived by Emilio Aguinaldo. Used from 1898 to 1901 (the shade of blue is still a matter of debate. 3 shades have sprung up and were used by the next administrations)
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Flag used from 1981 to 1986. The shade of Blue used here is Light Blue, in suit with the Cuban Flag, which rebelled against the Spanish at the time of Independence.
changes made from previous: color shade of blue & red, removal of sun face, minor rays
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Flag used from 1986 to 1998.
changes made from previous: color shade of blue & red
Flag used from 1998 to present. The shade of Blue used here is Royal, as somewhat a compromise.
changes made from previous: color shade of blue & red
2009 9-rayed Philippine Flag
changes made from previous: number of sun rays