Municipality of Uyugan, Province of Batanes
MUNICIPALITY OF UYUGAN
PROVINCE OF BATANES
SYMBOLISM
SHIELD – derived from the provincial seal of Batanes where the town is located.
HILL – represents Idiang Hill, the last known stronghold of the ancestors against the Spaniards.
IRREGULAR SEA COAST – represents the aquatic resources of the municipality.
FISHING VESSEL OR “TATAYA” – the vessel used in catching flying fish. It is rowed by two persons and a third man at the prow with a scoop-net.
TWO STARS – stand for the two distant barangays which give light to the población.
CATTLE – represents cattle raising, the major source of income of the townspeople.
GOAT – stands for livestock product, the secondary source of income of the townspeople.
GARLIC – represents the major cash crop of the municipality.
BLUE COLOR – stands for unity.
SUN – symbolize hope and prosperity.
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