3월 1일 삼일절 (Independence movement day) : 일제 강점기(Japanese colonial period) 중 1919년에 일으킨 독립만세 운동을 기념하는 날

6월 6일 현충일 (Memorial day) : 국가를 위해 자신의 목숨을 바친 순국선열(martyrs who gave their lives for their country)을 기념하는 날 (조기, half-mast)

7월 17일 제헌절 (Constitution day) : 1948년 최초의 헌법(constitution)이 제정된 날을 기념한 날

8월 15일 광복절 (Liberation day): 1945년 일본 식민지(colony)에서 벗어나 독립을 맞이한 것을 기념한 날

10월 3일 개천절 (National foundation day): 한반도 민족의 시조(founder)가 국가를 만든 것을 기념한 날

Proclamation No. 374 was issued on March 6, 1965 declaring May 28 as National Flag Day to commemorate the date the Philippine flag was unfurled after the Revolutionary Army defeated Spanish forces at the Battle of Alapan, Imus, Cavite in 1898. On May 23, 1994, Executive Order No. 79 was issued extending the period of celebrating National Flag Day from May 28 to June 12. All Filipinos are…

Tumblr Tuesdays here at the Presidential Museum and Library aren't aways about people who were born or people who died (although that comprises about 72.5% of what we post, we should know, we checked), but we make it a point to educate and inform about things a little bit more contemporary:

From May 28 to June 12 of every year, all Filipinos are encouraged to display the Philippine national flag in all offices, agencies, and instruments of government, business establishments, schools, and private homes.

Happy Monday, Tumblr! The commemoration of Flag Days culminates with Independence Day—a mere two days away. In case you missed it: Since May 28, we've snazzily [if we may say so ourselves] mapped out the origins of the symbols of the Philippine flag and traced its historical development.