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Municipality of Pozorrubio, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                       MUNICIPALITY OF POZORRUBIO PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1997 SHIELD - derived the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located RED WELL - Spanish words "Fozo" means "well’ and "Rubio" which means "red", hence the word Pozorrubio was derived PERGOLA - one of the more authentic and endearing edifices located at the heart of the poblacion ...

Municipality of Mangatarem, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                       MUNICIPALITY OF MANGATAREM PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1993 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located MANGO - derivative of the town's name from Ilocano dialect "Manga ken Tirem" 1827  - the year when Mangatarem was established as a visita by the Dominican Missionaries MAN WITH BEAST OF BURDEN (CARABAO) - represents farming as main source of income of the municipality

Municipality of Natividad, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                 MUNICIPALITY OF NATIVIDAD PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1991 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located MOUNTAIN RANGES - denotes that two thirds (2/3) of the land area of the municipality are mountainous AGRICULTURAL LAND - represents farming, the main source of income of the townspeople. It also represents the 18 barangays of the town SCALE AND SWORD - symbolize justice, it also depicts equality, patriotism and justice among its local officials 1902 - the year the municipality of Natividad was...

City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                   CITY OF DAGUPAN PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 2011 BANGUS - stands for the main product of the city: the famous Dagupan Bangus. It also represents the major industries, fishing and aquaculture. WAVES - the 7 waves represent the seven tributaries traversing Dagupan, namely Pantal, Patogkawen, Calmay, Tanap, Dawel, Sinocalan and Bayaoas River. These river systems form part of the greater Agno River RAILROAD AND HIGHWAY...

Municipality of Sual, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                                MUNICIPALITY OF SUAL PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1990 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   UPPER PORTION  – reflects the fishing port located inside a cove opposite a mountain where an old lighthouse stands at the mouth of the sea.   ...

Municipality of Sta. Barbara, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                        MUNICIPALITY OF STA. BARBARA PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1998 SYMBOLISM    SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   CARABAO  – represents the old reiable partner of Filipino farmers in progress.   STOCK OF PALAY AND RICEFIELDS  – represent farming as the major source...

Municipality of Sto. Tomas, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                               MUNICIPALITY OF STO. TOMAS PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 2001 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   MODERNIZED FARMING, TOBACCO LEAVES, RICE, CORN AND SUGARCANE  – symbolize that the municipality is an agricultural community.   EDIFICE ...

Municipality of Sison, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                MUNICIPALITY OF SISON PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1995 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   MALLET & CHISEL  – signify woodcarving as one of the sources of income of the townspeople.   PLOW  – symbolizes agriculture, the principal means of livelihood of the people.   FACTORY ...

Municipality of San Quintin, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                            MUNICIPALITY OF SAN QUINTIN PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1995 SYMBOLISM  SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   SACKS OF PALAY, FRUITS, VEGETABLES & PLOW  – symbolize agricultural productivity in the municipality.   BALANCE SCALE  – denotes justice and equality.   SCHOOL BUILDING  – represents education and literacy.   1863  – the year the municipality was founded.   DOVE  – symbolizes pe...

Municipality of San Fabian, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                   MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FABIAN PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1991 SYMBOLISM    SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   2 CIRCULAR LINES  – stand for unity and togetherness.   TOBACCO LEAVES  – represent the major product of the municipality.   RICE FIELD  – symbolize the town’s agricultural resources.   STRUCTURE  – represents the tourist establishment of San Fabian.   NET, FISH, & SHRIMP  – represent the marine products of the municipality

Municipality of Rosales, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                  MUNICIPALITY OF ROSALES PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1995 SYMBOLISM    SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   TOBACCO LEAF  – denotes the cash crop of the townspeople.   BLUE COLOR  – represents creeks and river traversing the town; it also stands for fishery and aquamarine.   PALAY  – stands for the main crop of the town.   SUN  – symbolizes bright future, peace and justice.

Municipality of Mapandan, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                            MUNICIPALITY OF MAPANDAN PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 2012 SYMBOLISM 2 CIRCULAR RICE GRAINS  – indicates unity and concerted efforts towards the development of the municipality and the preservation of its resources and culture.   SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the municipality belongs.   GEAR  – symbolizes commerce and industry. The 15 sprockets symbolize the 15 barangays that comprise the municipality.   PANDAN PLANT  – from which the municipality derived its name.   ITEMS SURROUNDING THE GEAR  – depict the livelihood and products of the inhabitants of the municipality.

Municipality of Manaoag, Province of Pangsinan

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                                                                                  MUNICIPALITY OF MANAOAG PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1994 SYMBOLISM SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   1600  – the year when the Augustinian Friars started the Evangelization of the town.   SUGARCANE  – represents sugar planting/milling as one of the sources of livelihood of the people.   PALAY  – symbolizes rice production; depicts that the town is predominantly an agricultural community.   CHURCH  – represents the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mother of Manaoag; manifests the devotion of both domestic and foreign pilgrims who flock to the place to give respect to the Virgin Mother.   UPPER LEFT Q...

Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                            MUNICIPALITY OF MALASIQUI PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1991 SYMBOLISM SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   ROPE & PLOW  – represent Malasiqui as an agricultural town.   FISH  – symbolizes the aquatic resources of the municipality.   RICE  – stand for the staple crop of the municipality.

Municipality of Mabini, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                 MUNICIPALITY OF MABINI PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1994 SYMBOLISM SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   16 CIRCUMFERENTIAL TRIANGLES  – represent the 16 barangays that comprise the municipality.   BAT  – symbolizes the origin of the town which was formerly called “Balincaguin” which means the town of bats because of the abundance of rodents during the early times.   BALINCAGUING RIVER  – one of the well-known resources and tourist attraction in the Province of Pangasinan.   RICEFIELDS, SEEDLING, SPADE & FORK & MOUNTAIN FOREST  – represent farming, mining and quarrying, the main sources of income of the municipality.   RAYS OF THE SUN  – repre...

Municipality of Lingayen, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                 MUNICIPALITY OF LINGAYEN PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1994 SYMBOLISM   SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located.   LIGHT RED CIRCLE  – represents continuous unity, love and understanding among the townspeople.   32 RED RIBBONS  – stand for the 32 barangays that comprise the municipality.   YELLOW STAR  – represents Lingayen as the capital town of the province of Pangasinan.   STRUCTURE (CENTERMOST FIGURE)  – depicts the municipal hall geographically located at the town proper.   BANGUS, JAR, BAMBOO, FURNITURE, SEA AND COCONUT TREE  – stand for various livelihood and cottage industries the townspeople are engaged in.   PALAY  – one of the main products of the municipality.

Municipality of Labrador, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MUNICIPALITY OF LABRADOR PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1990 SYMBOLISM   SHIELD  – derived from the provincia...

Municipality of Infanta, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MUNICIPALITY OF INFANTA PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 2012 SYMBOLISM   SHIELD  – derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the municipality of Infanta is located.   STRUCTURE ...

Municipality of Dasol, Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                        MUNICIPALITY OF DASOL PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 1990 SYMBOLISM SHIELD  – Derived from the provincial seal of Pangasinan where the town is located. ARROW  – Signifies broader horizons in search for development of socio-economic, religious and political aspects of living of the townspeople. CIRCLE RING  – Denotes commitment to safeguard the general interest of the townspeople. BLUE COL...

Province of Pangasinan

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN Year Approved: 2017 CAPITOL BUILDING - the provincial capitol in Lingayen SAILBOATS AND BLUE BACKGROUND - the calm and beautiful Lingayen Gulf MIL...