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                                                                                                                         MUNICIPALITY OF NAGBUKEL PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1998 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located GRAINS OF PALAY - represent rice farming, the most important source of livelihood of the townspeople TOBACCO LEAVES - symbolize Virginia tobacco, which benefits most of the townspeople during harvest time due to its monetary value RISING SUN - denotes peace, unity and progress among the people residing within the municipality

                                                                                                                                MUNICIPALITY OF NARVACAN PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 2005 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located FISH - symbolizes fishing as one of the main source of income of the town peoples PALAY and TOBACCO - represent the two major produce of the town which is rice and Virginia tobacco WATCH TOWER - a testimony of the Spanish colonization; symbolizes the town as an old venerable municipality MOUNTAIN - represent the majestic, famous and legendary mountain "Bantay Abot", a natural landmark of the town

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              MUNICIPALITY OF LIDLIDDA PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1990 SHIELD - derived from the seal of the Provin...

                                                                         MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSINGAL PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1998 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located CIRCULAR LINE - symbolizes unity among the constituents THIRTY (30) STARS - represent the thirty (30) barangays comprising the municipality RICESTALKS - symbolize agriculture, Magsingal is primarily as agricultural town MOUNTAINS & HILLS - represent "Bantay Bullagao", the highest mountain in the municipality; "Bantay Samsamon", a good grazing ground for its sharp rocks and "Bussaoit Hills", where "La Gallera" Magsingal is located BLUE WAVES & FISH - represent the rivers and springs such as "Pursua River" the biggest river in town; "Pagsanaan River" which seperates Pagsanaan Nor...

                                                                                                                                                                                                        MUNICIPALITY OF GALIMUYOD PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1990 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located RICE PLANT - stand for the main products of the municipality and farming with the main source of livelihood of the people RICE FIELD - means that the ...

                                                                                                                                                                           MUNICIPALITY OF G. DEL PILAR PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1989 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located MOUNTAIN AND TRAIL - the historic Tirad Mountain, the place where Gen. Gregorio del Pilar met his death and where the town derived its name SUN RAY - represents the six barangays comprising the municipality

                                                                                                                                                           MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA MARIA PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1990 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located.   CHURCH AND BELL TOWER  – represent the Santa Maria Church, the famous Historical Landmark of the municipality.   WATERFALLS  – represents the Pinsal Falls found at barangay Babal-lasioan, where the footprint of Angolo was left when he was in search of Aran, ...

                                                                                                                                                                                         MUNICIPALITY OF STA. CATALINA PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1994 SYMBOLISM  CIRCULAR LINES  – symbol of oneness and unity   LINE BACKGROUND  – symbol of peace   VEGETABLES, ROOT CROPS, FISH AND CRUSTACEANS  – represent major products of the town. 

                                                                                                                                                                            MUNICIPALITY OF SIGAY PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1993 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located.   7 RATTAN POLES  – stand for unity of the seven barangays; strength of the municipality towards progress. Also a symbol of the wood products of the town.   COFFEE AND TOBACCO  – denote the cash crops of the m...

                                                                                                                                                                   MUNICIPALITY OF SANTIAGO PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1994 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located.   CIRCLE  – symbolizes unity and oneness   PLOW AND SEAHORSES  – symbols of basic industries of the municipality which are farming and fishing.   WOODEN LOOM  – signifies the existence of cottage industry which is loomweaving...

                                                                                                                                                MUNICIPALITY OF SAN VICENTE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1998 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located.   TWO ENCIRCLING BLUE LINES  – represent the protective shield of the government as vanguard of the municipality.   SPANISH CROWN  – signifies that the place was once the seat of the Spanish Authority in the north.   SEVEN STARS  – represent the seven barangays of the municipality.   C...

                                                                                                                               MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JUAN PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1993 SYMBOLISM SHIELD  – derived from the seal of the province of Ilocos Sur   BURI WOVEN HAT, BAG AND BANIG (MAT)  – as background, represents mat weaving, one of the cottage industries the municipality is known for. Buri palm thrives providing year-round supply of raw materials for mat, hats and handbags.   ANVIL AND HAMMER  – represent the implements used for blacksmithing, the common home industry of the municipality which produces razors and scissors skillf...

                                                                                                                  MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ESTEBAN PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 2002 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located.   MORTAR AND PESTLE  – items known to be produced and crafted in the municipality.   FISH  – represents the abundance of yellow fin tuna and fishing as the primary source of livelihood in the coastal barangays.   VIRGINIA TOBACCO LEAF  – symbolizes the main source of income the townspeople.   1910  – denotes the year when the municipality was created; also the year when Juan Hernaez ...

                                                                                                                 MUNICIPALITY OF SAN EMILIO PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1994 SYMBOLISM   SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located.   TWO ENCIRCLE BLUE LINES  – represent the protective shield of the government as vanguard of the municipality.   EIGHT GOLDEN RAYS OF THE SUN  – represent the eight barangays that comprise the municipality.   MOUNTAIN, VALLEYS & UPLAND & LOWLAND FIELDS  – symbolize the municipality as an agricultural town.   BANANA AND CATTLE  – symbolize San Emilio as one of the largest catt...

                                                                                                                                                    MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA CRUZ PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved: 1994 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located. PALAY, TOBACCO, AND CARABAO – depict the municipality as an agricultural community. SUN RAYS – symbolize progress for the townspeople. 3 STARS – symbolize the 3 Roman Catholic parishes namely: Parish of Our Lady of M. Poblas Immaculate Conception, Parish of St. Joseph and Parish of Our Lady of Guada...

                                                                                                                                                                    MUNICIPALITY OF SANTO DOMINGO PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR Year Approved:1989 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD – derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located. SANTOL FRUIT – symbol of identity for the place that led to its discovery. SPRING – symbolizes center of life for the small community of fruit vendors. CHURCH – represents the foundation of the town. MAGUEY PLANT – where the rope is derive...