Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

MUNICIPALITY OF GUBAT

PROVINCE OF SORSOGON

Year Approved: 2004


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

TWO (2) BUDYONGS - symbolize unity; used by the early inhabitants as horns to warn the townspeople against marauding pirates

1764 - marks the year when Gubat became a separate pueblo, formerly a visita or barangay of Bulusan

COCONUT, ABACA AND PALAY - represent the major sources of income of Gubatnons

FISH, BASKET AND POT - represent fishing and cottage industries as alternative sources of income of the townspeople while pottery made the town famous in many parts of the Bicol Region and as far as Samar

TOWER - known as "Baluarte de Piedra", depicts the people's resolve in warding off the pirates who frequently raided the place during the town's formative years

CROSS - denotes Christianity introduced and embraced by the people, their religiosity and devotion to their faith

42 PILI FRUITS - represent the potentials of Gubat and the forty two (42) barangays of the municipality

MAP AMIDST THE RED BACKGROUND - represents the geographical area of the town; symbolizes respect of the people towards authority and self-reliance

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