How were the colors of the Philippine's flag chosen?

Thanks for the A2A. Original Question: How were the colors of the Philippine's flag chosen? read more

The Proclamation of Philippine Independence says that the flag’s colors were chosen to commemorate the flag of the United States in gratitude for the Americans’ help against the Spanish during the Philippine Revolution. read more

With the combined forces of the Filipino & American soldiers and the liberation of the Philippines in 1944 to 1945, the flag with the American colors was restored, and it was this flag that was hoisted upon the granting of Philippine independence from the United States on July 4, 1946. read more