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The national flag of the Philippines, also known as the "Three Stars and a Sun," is a horizontal bicolor flag with equal bands of blue and red, and a white equilateral triangle on the hoist side. Inside the triangle are three golden five-pointed stars, one at each vertex, with a golden sun in the center. The blue stripe represents peace, truth, and justice, while the red stripe symbolizes patriotism and valor. The stars represent the three main geographical regions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The sun represents freedom and independence. This flag was first officially hoisted on June 12, 1898, signifying the country's declaration of independence from Spanish colonization.