78th Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

78TH INFANTRY BATTALION

8TH INFANTRY DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY

Year Approved: 0000

SHIELD - connotes protection and the unit's commitment in safeguarding the interest of a nation

NUMBER 78 - the unit's numerical designation

LIGHTNING - signifies the speed with which the unit executes a given mission with superiority in power in response to the call of service

SWORD POINTING UPWARD - implies the alertness and capability to conquer the enemy even in close combat and always aiming high to succeed in every purposive military operation

GREEN COLOR - stands for the excellent state of health of troops, imbued with courage in the quest for lasting peace

BLACK COLOR - expresses the unit's respect and honor to fallen comrades who have fought with prestige in defense of our national integrity

"SEMPER PARATUS", "FOR MY COUNTRY" AND WARRIOR - phrases boldly printed are the unit's by words which mean "Always ready to serve and fight for my country, the Philippines."