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The Philippines adopted the sampaguita (Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac) in 1934 as its national flower because it symbolizes purity and cleanliness due to its color and sweet smell. [10] It is popularly strung into garlands presented to visitors and dignitaries and is a common adornment on religious images.
In 2004, a motion was filed in the House of Representatives of the Philippines to declare the Waling-waling as the country's national flower, replacing the Sampaguita. [9] [10] In 2013, a bill was passed by the Philippine Senate declaring the Waling-waling as a national flower alongside the Sampaguita. [11]
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Jasminum sambac (Arabian jasmine or Sambac jasmine) [1] [3] is a species of jasmine with a native range from Bhutan to India [4] [5] It is cultivated in many places, especially West Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Jasminum sambac, the national flower of Indonesia. Indonesian floral emblems are Indonesian endemic flora that gain the status as national animal symbol that represent Indonesia and describe Indonesian biodiversity.
The Tagalog word sampaguita (uses the Spanish-style spelling of "sampagita") in the title of the book refers to the Jasminum sambac, a species of jasmine that is native to the Philippines and other parts of southern Asia. [1] Paterno read verses from the book at the Ateneo de Madrid. [2]
Sampaguita" (also known as "La Flor de Manila"), a 19th-century musical composition by Dolores Paterno. Sampaguita (singer), a female rock singer from the Philippines. Sampaguita, a song from Limasawa Street, the debut album of a Filipino band Ben&Ben. Sampaguita, a single of a Filipino band juan karlos featuring Gloc-9.
Maria Teresa Alfonso, also known as Tessy Alfonso and better known by her stage name Sampaguita, is a Pinoy rock singer from the Philippines, active during the 1970s and 1980s. Sampaguita had released several albums and songs that went successful and are now considered classics.