n. dense white coat of eyeball. scleral, a.sclerectomy, n. removal of sclera. sclerema, n. induration. sclerenchyman. thickened and woody tissue of plants. scleriasis, n. induration, especially of edge of eyelid.
Blue expresses patriotism and noble ideas. Red denotes bravery. White symbolizes peace and purity. The stars stand for the three island groups: Luzon, the Visayan, and Mindanao. Effective date: 25 March 1936.