Municipality of Bontoc, Mountain Province

                                                                                                

MUNICIPALITY OF BONTOC

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

Year Approved: 1991


SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of the Mountain Province where the town is located

FIVE (5) STARS - represent the five (5) original sub-provinces of the old Mountain Province

MOUNTAINS - symbolize the terrain of the Municipality

SPEAR AND AXE - depict the traditional arms used during tribal wars; arms crossed together stand for the reconciliation among the tribes within and around Bontoc

TWO (2) CIRCULAR LINES - stand for peace and cooperation among the townsfolk

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