Municipality of Basco, Province of Batanes

                                              

MUNICIPALITY OF BASCO

PROVINCE OF BATANES

Year Approved: 1991


SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Batanes where the town is located.

SIX STARS - represent the six barangays of the municipality namely: Kayvaluganan, Kayhuvokan, Kaychanarianan, San Antonio, San Joaquin, and Chanarian-Tucon.

LION - symbolizes the Spanish rule and Christian influence.

EAGLE - stands for the American rule and its educational contribution.

CIRCLE - represents Basco as the provincial capital and melting pot.

MOUNTAIN - represents Mt. Iraya, one of the tourism potentials of the municipality.

BREADFRUIT TREE - symbolizes the municipal tree, a good source of quality lumber and rubber.

COW - symbolizes industry and the source of livelihood of 25% of the population.


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