To set the standard size and colors, President Manuel L. Quezon issued an Executive Order on March 25, 1936.
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The Flag of the Revolution. The three Ks stood for Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galangang Katipunan or "Most High and Most Sacred Society." |
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An early version of the Katipunan flag had three Ks arranged in an equilateral triangle. |
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Flag with only one "K" at the center. All versions had a red background to denote the revolutionary character of the Katipunan. |
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Llanera's Flag. The flag used by General Mariano Llanera in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija was sometimes called "Bungo ni Llanera" (Llanera's Skull). According to stories, Llanera derived his design from the Katipunan initiation rite using a black hat, white triangle and the letters Z, Ll, B. |
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Pio del Pilar's Flag. Called Bandila ng Matagumpay (Victorious Flag), this flag was first used on July 11, 1895 and stood witness to many battles. Pio del Pilar's flag carried eight rays in the rising sun to symbolize the first eight provinces' revolt. |
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Bonifacio's Flag. Made by women members of the Katipunan just before the revolution. This flag was first used at the Cry of Pugadlawin which took place on August 23, 1896. Seven days later, the same emblem was used in the Battle of Pinaglabanan in San Juan Del Monte. |
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Magdiwang Flag. The Katipuneros of Cavite, particularly tthe Magdiwang chapter, used this flag. According to some historians, this was Aguinaldo's flag up to the time the Pact of Biyak-na-Bato was signed. |
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First official revision. The first official revision of the flag took place after the 1897 Naic conference presided by Aguinaldo. |
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Gregorio del Pilar's Flag. This was the first among the Katipunan flags to use three colors: red, blue, and black. According to del Pilar, the design was patterned after the flag of Cuba, then in revolt against Spain. |
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To set the standard size and colors, President Manuel L. Quezon issued an Executive Order on March 25, 1936. |
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