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What is the penalty for killing wildlife in the Philippines? Except for scientific research and other permissible instances, it is completely illegal to injure and kill all wildlife. Up to 12 years of jail and /or a Php 500,000 fine awaits violators for injured wildlife. Without appropriate permits, it is illegal to collect, possess, buy, … Read more

National Flag Day of the Philippines (May 28 – June 12) National symbols like flags and heraldic items embody the identity of a nation. The country’s history, culture, and political aspirations command the respect of its citizen and those of other nations. The following are excerpts from the rules and regulations implementing the Flag and … Read more

  The Philippine Flag’s Sun Did you know? The Philippine Flag‘s Sun originally had a human face on it, which is similar to the sun on the flags of some South American republics that became independent from Spain, namely Argentina (1812) and Uruguay (1828). You may want to read: National Flag Day of the Philippines

LOOK: The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable warship, which will be christened BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) once it is commissioned to service, finally arrived in Subic, Zambales today, May 23, 2020, after its five-day maiden voyage from Ulsan, South Korea. (@PIA_RIII) It has a maximum speed of 25 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles. … Read more

  What does The Philippine Flag’s 3 Stars mean? Originally symbolized “the principal islands of the archipelago” at the time, namely Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay, not the major island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao that the stars symbolize today. You may want to read: The flag of the Philippines The Philippine Flag’s Sun