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Reconfiguring theRole and Relevance of

Philippine National Symbols:A Preliminary Study

Neil Martial R. Santillan


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Presentation Objectives

to examine social and historicalcontexts of Philippine national

symbols


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Presentation Objectives

to analyze the bases anddiscourses of declaring national

symbols by reading primarydocuments


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Definition: National Symbol

any conventional sign which reveals mans

achievement and heroism, identification, authority

and a sign of dignity. National symbols embodynational ideals, beliefs and traditions of the

country. These represent the country, and at the

same time convey its principles and sovereignty.

RA No. 8491(12 February 1998)

Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines


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1-2. National Flower and National Tree

Proclamation No. 652 (1 February1934)


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3. National Language

1987 Philippine Constitution


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4. National Bird

Proclamation No. 615 (4 July1995)


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5. National Gem

Proclamation No. 905 (15 October 1996)


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6. National Flag

RA No. 8491 (12 February 1998):



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7. National Anthem

RA No. 8491 (12 February 1998):



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Section 40. The national Motto shall be

MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO,

MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.

8. National MottoRA No. 8491 (12 February 1998):



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9. National Coat-of-Arms

RA No. 8491 (12 February 1998):



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10. National Martial Art and Sport

RA No. 9850 (11 December 2009)


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Legal Bases on Declaring Rizal as National Hero?


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Act No. 137 11 June 1901)

Creation of the Province of Rizal

Act No. 243 28 September 1901)

Building of Rizal Monument in Luneta

Act No. 345 1 February 1902)

Rizal Day as Official Holiday

Early 1900s: American Interventions


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Republic Act No. 229 9 June 1948)

Solemnity of Rizal Day Commemoration

Republic Act No. 1425 12 June 1956)

Mandatory Teaching of Rizals Life and Works

Executive Order No. 75 28 March 1993)

Creation of the NHC-National Heroes

Committee

Post-1946 Interventions


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Criteria for National Heroes

1. Heroes are those who have a concept of nation and thereafter aspire

and struggle for the nations freedom

2. Heroes are those who define and contribute to a system or life of

freedom and order for a nation.

3. Heroes are those who contribute to the quality of life and destiny of a

nation.

4 A hero is part of the peoples expression

5. A hero thinks of the future, especially the future generations.


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9 Historical Figures

Recommended

as National Heroes


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1. Jose Rizal


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2. Andres Bonifacio


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3. Emilio Aguinaldo


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4. Apolinario Mabini


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5. Marcelo del Pilar


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6. Sultan Kudarat


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7. Juan Luna


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8. Tandang Sora


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9. Gabriela Silang


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Beyond Government:

The Other Players

Academe

Reading

Rizal


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Beyond Government:

The Other Players

Media


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Beyond Government:

The Other Players

Business


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THOUGHTS ON DECLARING

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

recognition of cultural diversity

clarity of purpose

value of public consultation

Documents

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