Coat of arms of the Philippines

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/coat-of-arms-of-the-philippines

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the official designation?Sagisag ng Pilipinas
2. What is the designer and heraldist?Captain Galo B. Ocampo
3. What does the eight‑ray sun on the Philippine coat of arms mean?The sun has eight rays, each representing one of the provinces that were important in the fight against Spanish rule during the 1896 Revolution. It shows the country's independence and hope.
4. Why are there three stars on the shield?The stars stand for Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, the three main parts of the Philippines. They remind us that all islands belong together.

Dexter and Sinister: In heraldry, dexter refers to the right side of a shield from the wearer's perspective, and sinister to the left.
Lion Rampant: A heraldic symbol of a lion standing on its hind legs, often representing courage and strength.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.