Province of Apayao

                                                                                                                                                                                               

PROVINCE OF APAYAO

Year Approved: 1999

SHIELD - speaks of the courage and patriotism of the people of Apayao.

SEVEN (7) SUN RAYS - portray the seven (7) great municipalities comprising the province namely: Calanasan, Kabugao, Conner, Luna, Pudtol, Sta. Marcela and Flora.

TREES - depict the abundance of forest reserves.

DESCENDING DOVE - symbolizes the lasting peace in the province of Apayao.

MOUNTAINS, RIVERS, AND RICEFIELDS - speak of the great agricultural potentials of the province which make it self-sufficient to meet the demands of the fast-growing population.

WHEELS - represent the earnest vision and mission of the province towards a developed, industrialized model province.

ANCIENT LETTERS - derived from the pre-colonial alphabet which are translated into English letters E, K, and B—the three (3) letters which Apayao should not forget.

FIVE (5) FLYING BIRDS - representing the five (5) letters of PEACE, reflective of the joy and enthusiasm for having obtained autonomy by virtue of R.A. No. 7878.