Municipality of Manay, Province of Davao Oriental

                                                                                   

MUNICIPALITY OF MANAY

PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL

Year Approved: 1996


SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Davao Oriental where the town located

SCALE - means that the municipality is governed and guided by law

THREE (3) STARS - represent the three (3) statelike barangays namely: Barangays San Ignacio, Del Pilar and San Isidro

TREE - represents the abundance and rich forest resources which maintain the ecological stability of the land

CORN - symbolizes the second principal product of the municipality

FISH - represents the good fishing ground of the municipality within 15 square kilmeter of the municipality water

COCONUT - stands for the major crop of the municipality which thrives over 45.20% of the agricultural area of the town

MAP - represents the geographical area of the municipality symbolizes  fertile land to till and develop

CROSS - symbolizes the Christian way of life in the municipality

SEVENTEEN (17) LEAVES - represent the 17 barangays properly situated and inhabited by peace-loving people

1917 - the date when the town was created


COLOR SYMBOLISM:

BLUE - stands for the people's awareness and community participation in all development endeavors

RED - represents the bravery and courage of the people of Manay who are ready to face the challenge of time

GOLDEN YELLOW - represents the peace among the loving people of Manay

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