Proud To Be Pinoy

Philippines is a unique country.

This are the national symbol of our country.

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda os the national hero of the Philippines. He was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna. He wrote the books Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, and the poem Mi Ultimo Adios. He was very intelligent; he is a Filipino polymath, nationalist, author, eye doctor and the most well-known advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

This is the national flag of the Philippines. It is a horizontal flag bi color with equal bands of royal blue and scarlet red, and with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays, which represent the country's provinces; and at each vertex of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star, each of which, represent the country's 3 main islands, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Lupang Hinirang is the national anthem of the Philippines. It was composed in 1898 by Julián Felipe, with lyrics in Spanish adapted from the poem Filipinas, written by José Palma in 1899.

Narra tree is the national tree of the Philippines. Narra tree is a large and strong shady tree. It is one of the most wanted wood for furniture. It is mostly found in Bicol, Mindanao and the Cagayan Valley forests.

Bangus (milkfish) is the national fish of the Philippines. It's aquaculture first occured in the Philippines.

 Sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines. It is a white, star-shaped blossom which has a sweet fragrance. It opens at night and droops in less than a day.

Karabaw is the National animal of the Philippines. Karabaw is a subspecies of the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Karabaw are associated with farmers, being the farm animal of choice for pulling both a plow and the cart used to haul produce to the market.

The lechon is a very popular and famous food among Filipinos. Lechon (litson in tagalong) is roasted whole pig cooked over burning charcoals. It is a dish that is almost a fixed part and menu centerpiece of any Filipino celebration which is usually prepared for fiestas, family celebrations (like parties and marriages) and also a favorite dish during Christmas.

 

 

Bahay Kubo is the national shelter of the Philippines.Bahay kubo is a shelter made out of bamboo and palm leaves. It is a good place to take rest and eat typical food in the farm because of its material which allows good ventilation. The roof of the first Philippine houses, nipa huts, or bahay kubo, were high inclined and typically open gabled to allow for ventilation. The steeply sloping pitch also protected from the wind and rain in the typhoon season. The roof also provides wide extension roof space to provide shade from the hot sun.

 

 Philippine Eagle is the national bird of the Philippines. It has a large, sharp, curved beak. It has feathers that seem to bristle on its head. It is a giant forest raptor and is considered excellent hunters. It is considered one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world

 Mango is the National fruit of the Philippines. Philippine Mango is a bizarre tropical fruit prevalently known to be yellow in color which achieves its addictive taste through its scrupulous harvest procedures.

 Tinikling is the national dance of the Philippines. It includes two people hitting bamboo poles or piece of wood, using them to beat, tap, and slide on the ground and against each other in harmonization with one or more dancers who will step over and dance in between the poles. When the bamboo closes, the dancers must be fast enough to not get their foot or feet caught.

 Sipa is the national game of the Philippines. They are using a metal stud, coin-like object (washer) with a tail or a bunch of rubberbands or colorful threads attached and knotted together is used. This is then kicked (sipa) into the air by the player as many times as he can without the "sipa" falling on the floor.