Municipality of Torrijos, Province of Marinduque

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

MUNICIPALITY OF TORRIJOS

PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE

Year Approved: 1991


SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal.

1880 - the year the municipality was founded per Real Order No. 469 dated May 25, 1880.

BOLO, SPEAR AND CATTLE HEAD - symbolize the victory of the natives over the superior Americans in the Battle of Pulang Lupa on September 13, 1900. The cattle head symbolizes the major industry of the early settlers.

TWO (2) COCONUT TREES - depict the major agricultural product.

NAVY BLUE COLOR AND FISH - symbolizes the rich fishing ground at Tayabas Bay where fish are caught in abundance as a means of livelihood of the inhabitants.

AQUA BLUE AND WHITE - the predominant color of the municipal banner.


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