PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FLAG DAYS
MAY 28 – JUNE 12, 2026
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver joins the nation in commemorating Philippine National Flag Days. This annual observance marks the first unfurling of the Philippine flag on 28 May 1898 and continues through 12 June, Philippine Independence Day.
The choice of 28 May as the beginning of National Flag Days commemorates the historic Battle of Alapan in Imus, Cavite, where Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo achieved a decisive victory against Spanish troops. Following this triumph, Aguinaldo proudly unfurled the Philippine flag for the first time before the Filipino people — a powerful symbol of the nation’s struggle for freedom.
The flag, sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo, features the red and blue fields, a white triangle, and a radiant sun with eight rays alongside three stars – elements that continue to define the Philippine national flag today.
As we commemorate this significant period in our history, the Embassy calls on all Filipinos and friends of the Philippines to proudly raise and display the Philippine flag as a symbol of freedom, unity, and national pride.
More than a tradition, this observance is a reminder of our shared history and the enduring strength of the Filipino spirit.
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