City of Cavite, Province of Cavite

                                                                                                                                                            

CITY OF CAVITE

PROVINCE OF CAVITE

Year Approved: 1991


SHIELD OR ESCUDO - stands for bravery and fortitude

RED, WHITE, BLUE & YELLOW - reflect the loyalty of the people of Cavite City to its government

RAYS OF THE SUN - portray the role of Cavite City in the struggle against Spanish domination during the Philippine revolution of 1896

KKK - represents the part played by Cavite City in the organization of Katipunan

1872 - signifies the year the Cavite Mutiny took place

MAP OF CAVITE CITY - represents the territorial jurisdiction of the city which includes Corregidor. The epic struggle at Corregidor is part and parcel of the glorious history of the City

MONUMENT - represents the martyrdom of the 13 martyrs of Cavite who were executed by the Spaniards on September 12, 1896

MUSICAL PAPER SHEET - meant to remember Don Julian Felipe, composer of the Philippine National Anthem

SPANISH PORT - represents Fort San Felipe, where the 13 martyrs were detained before their execution and the place where the Cavite Mutiny of 1872 took place

PARA DIOS Y PATRIA - emphasizes chabacano dialect, one of greatest heritages of the city, meaning "For God and Country"

LAUREL LEAVES - symbolize victories of the people of Cavite City by reason not only of their bravery in times of war but likewise, the progress achieved through all these historical years

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