Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte

                                                                                                                                                                        

MUNICIPALITY OF PIDDIG

PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE

Year Approved: 1991


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

HARP - manifests the love of music of Piddigueños. The 23 strings stand for the number of barangays

QUIL PEN - it denotes the Piddigueños exemplary contribution to Ilocano literature

SUGAR CANE - the source of wine locally produced by the municipality; it also denotes the bountiful glory and success of the famous men of Piddig

EARTHEN JAR - stands for local wine production prohibited by the Spaniards which led to the famous Piddig Basi Revolt of 1807

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