Municipality of Santo Tomas, Province of La Union
MUNICIPALITY OF SANTO TOMAS
PROVINCE OF LA UNION
SYMBOLISM
CIRCLE – a symbol of unity, with the names of the municipality and the province inscribed in it.
SHIELD – derived from the seal of the province of La Union divided into 4 portions with the sun inside a small circle at the center against a background divided in 2 parts, blue on top and red at the bottom.
TOBACCO PLANT AND PLOW – at the upper left portion of the shield symbolizing farming the town’s principal source of income.
EARTHEN JARS – at the upper right portion of the shield representing pottery one of the leading industries of the municipality.
FISHING BOAT – at the lower left portion of the shield, a symbol for fishing and other sea based industries, the town’s principal “cash” products.
WHEEL – at the lower right portion of the shield representing post-harvest facilities; also represents commerce.
SCROLL – at the lower portion of the shield with the description “Naimpusoan Nga Panagserbi” (whole hearted public service), the town’s motto.
1764 – the year the municipality was founded.
BLUE – represents peace, justice, equanimity, tranquility and calmness.
RED – symbolizes industry, initiative, activity and aggressiveness.
GOLDEN YELLOW (SUN) – represents richness in aims and fullness of mind and heart.
WHITE – stands for purity.
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