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My Country:
Philippine National Flag
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 1 – WEEK 1
ORAL COMMUNICATION – Grade 3
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: week1
My Country:
Philippine National Flag
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue
your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises and discussions are
carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you
discover and understand the lesson prepared for you. Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior
knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this
module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of
the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning.
Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests, and read the instructions
carefully before performing each task.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the task in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I need to know:
Our national flag and anthem are the three most important symbols of our country. They
represent our independence and the brave Filipinos who died fighting for our country. They
represent all Filipinos and our dreams for our beloved fatherland. Have you ever wondered how our
national flag was made and what it stands for? Also how our national anthem developed? In this
module, you will learn the history of our national flag, anthem, and national language. As you learn
more about them, you will feel proud that you are a Filipino.
This module is divided into three lessons:
Lesson 1 – History and Meaning of Our National Flag
Lesson 2 – How Our National Anthem Developed
Enjoy your journey. Good luck!
What I know:
_____ 1. He designed the Philippine national flag.
a. Manuel Quezon b. Andres Bonifacio c. Emilio Aguinaldo
_____ 2. She sewed the first Philippine flag.
a. Gabriela Silang b. Melchora Aquino c. Marcela Agoncillo
_____ 3. The three stars in our national flag represent __________.
a. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
b. Gomez, Burgoz and Zamora
c. Pride, honor and patriotism
_____ 4. He composed the melody of the Philippine national anthem.
a. Julio Garcia b. Juan Dela Cruz c. Julian Felipe
_____ 5. He wrote the lyrics of the Philippine national anthem.
a. Jose Palma b. Jose Burgos c. Jose Rizal
_____ 6. Our national anthem is entitled __________.
a. Bayang Magiliw b. Lupang Hinirang 4 c. Lupang Hiniram
_____ 7. This language was chosen as the basis of our national language.
a. Cebuano b. Ilocano c. Tagalog
_____ 8. He is the Father of the National Language.
a. Manuel Quezon b. Manuel Roxas c. Carlos Romulo
_____ 9. To achieve unity, it is important that we have a __________.
a. national flag b. national language c. national anthem
_____ 10. The Philippine national language is __________.
a. Filipino b. Tagalog c. Filipina
 Lesson 1 Philippine National
Flag
You see the Philippine flag in all public places like schools, government agencies, plazas,
etc. You see it, too, in many private places. Do you know what its colors and parts stand for? In this
lesson, you will know the people behind the first Philippine flag. You will also learn what its colors
and parts stand for.

What’s In
Read and find out how the first Philippine flag was made. Who designed it? Who made it?
General Emilio Aguinaldo designed the first Philippine flag. He did it during his exile
(forced stay) in Hong Kong. He brought a sketch of his design to Felipe Agoncillo. Agoncillo was
an ambassador in the revolutionary government led by Aguinaldo. General Aguinaldo asked
Marcela Agoncillo, Felipe’s wife, to sew the first Philippine flag. Marcela was very skillful in
sewing. She happily accepted the honor of making the flag. She immediately began working on it.
She was happy that she was doing something important for her fatherland
Question: If you were Marcela Agoncillo, would you agree to sew the first Philippine flag? Why or
why not?

Read and find out who helped Marcela Agoncillo sew the first Philippine flag.

Two other women helped Marcela Agoncillo sew the first Philippine flag. They were
Lorenza Agoncillo, Marcela’s daughter, and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, the niece of Dr. Jose
Rizal. The three women worked hard on the flag. After five days, Marcela presented the new flag to
General Emilio Aguinaldo.
Question: Who helped Marcela Agoncillo make the first Philippine flag? If you say Lorenza
Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, you are correct.

What does the Filipino flag stand for? Do you know what its colors and parts mean? Read on!
 The upper part of the Philippine national flag is blue. The blue part stands for peace, truth
and justice. The lower part is red. The red part stands for patriotism and bravery. It stands for the
Filipinos’ bravery and willingness to die fighting for their country. A white triangle is found on the
left side of our national flag. Note that the sides of this triangle are equal. This stands for equality
among Filipinos. White stands for purity or freedom from evil. A sun and three stars are inside the
white triangle. The sun has eight rays. These symbolize the first eight provinces that fought against
Spain. These provinces are Manila, Laguna, Pampanga, Cavite, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Batangas,
and Tarlac. The three stars around the sun stand for our three major islands: Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao.
Our national flag is one of the most beautiful symbols of our country. It represents the
Filipinos’ struggle to achieve independence. It stands for our freedom. We should be proud of our
national flag and honor it all the time.

Let’s Review
A. Try to match the items in Column A with the items in Column B. Connect them by a line.
A. B.
1. Blue part a.first provinces that fought against Spain
2. Stars b.peace, truth and justice
3. Red Part c. patriotism and bravery
4. Eight rays of the sun d. three major islands of the Philippines
5. Triangles with equal sides e.equality among Filipinos

B. Color the national flag below. Make sure that you use the correct color for each part

Let’s Remember
♦ General Emilio Aguinaldo designed the Philippine national flag.
♦ Marcela Agoncillo sewed the first Philippine national flag with the help of his daughter, Lorenza

Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, a niece of Dr. Jose Rizal.

♦ The blue part of our flag stands for peace, truth and justice.

♦ The red part of our flag stands for patriotism and bravery. It also stands for the Filipinos’

willingness to die fighting for our country.

♦ The white triangle stands for purity or freedom from evil. The equal sides of the triangle stand

for equality among Filipinos.

♦ The eight rays of the sun stand for the first eight provinces that fought against Spain.

♦ The three stars around the sun stand for our three major islands. These are Luzon, Visayas and

Mindanao.

Lesson 2 Philippine National

 Anthem
Do you know what a national anthem is? It is a song of praise to a nation. Our national anthem is a
symbol of our country’s freedom and independence. Do you know what the national anthem of the
Philippines is? Our national anthem is Lupang Hinirang. Do you know how to sing our national
anthem? Can you recite its lyrics by heart? Do you know how our national anthem was developed?
After studying this lesson, you should be able to:
♦ discuss how our national anthem was developed; and
♦ show appreciation for our national anthem by singing it and reciting its lyrics by heart.

Let’s sing
Lupang Hinirang
Bayang Magiliw, Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng Puso sa dibdib mo'y buhay
Lupang Hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig di ka pasisiil.

Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.

Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y

Tagumpay na nagniningning;
Ang bituin at araw niya
Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati't pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.

● Were you able to sing the Philippine national anthem? What does our national anthem tell
us?
● How did you feel while singing Lupang Hinirang?
 What’s In
As the leader of the revolutionary government, General Aguinaldo saw the need for national
symbols to unite all Filipinos. A national anthem is one of the most important national symbols.
General Aguinaldo requested Julian Felipe to compose a dignified march.
Aguinaldo wanted this march to be played during the
Proclamation of Independence on June 12, 1898. Julian Felipe was a
talented pianist and composer from Cavite. 17 After only five days,
Julian Felipe finished the march. He called it Marcha Nacional
Filipina. When Aguinaldo and the other revolutionary leaders heard
it, they agreed that it was perfect for a national march.
Marcha Nacional Filipina was first heard on June 12, 1898 in
Kawit, Cavite. It was also the first time that the Philippine flag was
officially flown. The Filipinos welcomed the march but they felt
something was lacking. Without words, Marcha Nacional Filipina
was nothing but a march.

Let’s Review
Before you finish studying this lesson, answer the test below to find out how much you have
learned from this lesson. Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

Lupang Hinirang Julian Felipe Cavite Marcha Nacional June 12, 1898
Filipina

1. The Philippine national anthem is entitled ___________________________.

2. Aguinaldo asked ___________________________ to compose a march that will be part of the
preparations for the proclamation of independence.
3. He was a talented pianist and composer from ___________________________.
4. The title of the march was ___________________________.
5. This march was first heard on ___________________________ in Kawit, Cavite.

Exit Ticket
Take the test below to find out how much you have learned from this module. Encircle the letter of
the correct answer.
1. The blue part of the Philippine national flag stands for ________________.
a. peace b. bravery c. purity d. equality

2. The red part of the Philippine national flag stands for ________________.
a. peace b. bravery c. purity d. equality

3. The rays of the sun in the Philippine national flag symbolize ________________.
a. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
b. Justice 33
c. Filipinos’ willingness to die for their country
d. The first eight provinces that fought against Spain

4. The ______________ stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

a. three colors b. three stars c. three rays d. three parts

5. The composer of Marcha Nacional Filipina is ________________.

a. Julian Felipe b. Jose Abad Santos c. Julian Palma d. Emilio Aguinaldo

Answer Keys
 Let’s review (L.1) Let’s review (L.2) Exit ticket

1. B 1. Lupang HInirang 1. A
2. D 2. Julian Felipe 2. B
3. C 3. Cavite 3. D
4. A 4. Marcha Nacional Filipina 4. B
5. E 5. June 12, 1898 5. A

Reference
http://dlrciligan.weebly.com/uploads/5/0/8/0/50800379/symbols_of_our_country.pdf