PhilGovSeals Archive

                                                                                                                                                                                       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 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; i...

                                                                                                                                                                 MUNICIPALITY OF PAOAY PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE Year Approved: 1991 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Norte where the town is located PAOAY CHURCH - represents the most famous historical structure of the town because of its architectural style DEEP SEA FISHING, SALT MAKING, AGRICULTURE, INLAND FISHING and LOAM WEAVING - represent the main sources of income of the townspeople PAOAY LAKE - one of the most famous tour...

                                                                                                                                     MUNICIPALITY OF NUEVA ERA PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE Year Approved: 1989 The shield is derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Norte where the town is located. FOREST and IRRIGATION SYSTEM - the left side represents the forest product and the cool water that is temporarily impounded for the communal irrigation as good place for fishing and as picnic site GREEN FIELD - the right side denotes agriculture as the major source of income of the people and its mountain that offers the best ground for mountain climbing and hunting DEE...

                                                                                       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 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 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...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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 CURRIMAO PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE Year Approved: 1994 The municipal seal of Currimao represents the industriousness, cohesiveness, cooperation, peace of mind and reverence of its people in their determined march for progress SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Norte where the town is located YELLOW CIRCLE AT THE CENTER - represents the continuing cooperation of the people to improve the quality of life PORT - sta...

                                                                                                                                                                   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 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 DUMALNEG PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE Year Approved: 1991 SHIELD - derived from the provincial seal of Ilocos Norte where the town is located RED LETTERING - signifies the bravery of the legendary leader APO DUMALNEG and the Yapayaos BACKGROUND FEATURES - represent the Mt. Quebrada, Mt. Simmuba and the hills that surround Dumalneg ORCHID...

                                                                                                                                                                                                  MUNICIPALITY OF ESPIRITU PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE Year Approved: 1991 RISING SUN - represents hope for bountiful harvest of rice TOBACCO & GARLIC - promote trade and industry of the municipality being the secondary crops harvested from the vast rice-fields SAMPAGUITA LEAVES - symbolize progress

                                                                                                                                                                                                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 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 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...