May 28 to June 12 are National Flag Days

On May 28, 1898 our National Flag was first unfurled to celebrate the Filipino victory in the Battle of Alapan (in Imus, Cavite) against the Spanish forces.

Since 1998, this day (May 28th) up to Independence Day has been designated as Flag Days. Everyone is enjoined to proudly display our Flag in our respective homes and celebrate the colorful history and the valiant people it represents.

The period from May 28 to June 12 of each year is declared as Flag Days, during which period all offices, agencies and instrumentalities of government, business establishments, institutions of learning and private homes are enjoined to display the flag.

- Section 26, Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8491)

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