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                                                                                         MUNICIPALITY OF SAGADA MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 2004 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Mt. Province where the town is located PINE TREE - plays a very significant role in the Sagada's existence and culture wherein the way of life in the municipality, from birth to death, revolve around this particular tree SUNFLOWER - known for its aesthetic value and abundance, this plant is useful for medicinal and agricultural uses LIMESTONE FORMATIONS - represent the nature's priceless legacies to the town which give unique identity that sets it apart from other municipalities in the province or even in the entire region RICE TERRACES - a common feature and sight in any mo...

                                                                                        MUNICIPALITY OF SADANGA MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 2012 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Mountain Province where the Municipality of Sadanga belongs LEAVES ENCIRCLING THE LOGO - symbol of life and hope BIRD HOVERING THE BLUE HORIZON - symbol of peace CARABAO HORN FIXED ON A WOOD - symbol of the ator/settlement/gathering SUGAR CANE PLANT - symbol of fayash (traditional organic wine) GUSI - symbol of rice wine being fermented for the family and the community gathering MAN POUNDING RICE - symbol of hardworking natives and the best quality of rice they produce (Finayo) MOUNTAINS AND RICE TERRACES - symbol of beautiful culture and philosophy of the people HOUSES AND GRANA...

                                                                                          MUNICIPALITY OF BESAO MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 1993 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Mountain Province. It also represents the will of the townspeople to protect their territory against aggression FOUR (4) STARS INSIDE THE SHIELD - represent the four (4) original barrios composing Besao when separated from Bagmen GEOMETRIC FIGURES - represent the mountainous terrains of the municipality. Its shaded portion depicts the rice terraces which denote agriculture as the main source of livelihood of the townspeople 1904 - the year when Besao was officially created as a municipality district

                                                                                                 MUNICIPALITY OF BONTOC MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 1991 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of the Mountain Province where the town is located FIVE (5) STARS - represent the five (5) original sub-provinces of the old Mountain Province MOUNTAINS - symbolize the terrain of the Municipality SPEAR AND AXE - depict the traditional arms used during tribal wars; arms crossed together stand for the reconciliation among the tribes within and around Bontoc TWO (2) CIRCULAR LINES - stand for peace and cooperation among the townsfolk

                                                                                                                                  MUNICIPALITY OF NATONIN MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 1997 1915 - the year when the American Military Regiment established the "Natonin Military District", thus the year when the municipality was founded RICE TERRACES - represent farming as the main source of livelihood of the people, their origin and the natural beauty of the place DOVE & BLUE SKY - symbolizes the tranquility of the place and the peace loving nature of its people FLAME - represents the unending hope of its people for prosperity

                                                                              MUNICIPALITY OF BARLIG MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 1991 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of the Mountain Province where the town is located FIVE (5) STARS - represent the five (5) Sub-provinces of the Mountain Province LILIES - represent the abundance of mountain lilies, as well as the other flowers being cultivated in the place for private and commercial purposes SPEAR & AXE - represent the tribal weapons customarily used and still being utilized by the inhabitants of the place COLOR BLUE - symbolizes the presence of silver mines in the area COLOR GREEN - stands for the vast agricultural products, which is one of the main sources ; of livelihood of its inhabitants COLOR YELLOW - symbolizes the p...

                                                                                      MUNICIPALITY OF SABANGAN MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 1995 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Mountain  Province where the town is located CHAIN - symbolizes harmony and unity among the people of Sabangan TWO (2) CROOKED CIRCLE - mean that Sabangan is surrounded by mountains and meeting  of two (2) rivers—the Bayudan and Chico River FOUR (4) DIVISION OF THE SHIELD - represent the four (4) areas of Sabangan each with following color: a) Area I - Green b) Area II - Maroon c) Area III - Golden Yellow d) Area IV - Blue HOUSES - represent the number of barangays in each area HOE AND SHOVEL - means that the main source of livelihood of the townspeople is farming

                                                                                                                                                                                                          MUNICIPALITY OF TADIAN MOUNTAIN PROVINCE Year Approved: 1991 SHIELD  - derived form the provincial seal of Mountain Province where the town is located. BOW AND ARROW  - represent the bravery of the townspeople. FIVE (5) STARS  - represent the five (5) sub-provinces that comprise...