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Batangas Provincial Seal 2022

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ANATOMY OF THE

PROVINCIAL SEAL OF BATANCAS

DESIGN AND SIGNIFICANCE


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EIGHT RAYS OF
THESUN
The gallantry and bravery of BEZANTS
many Batanguenos have been
capsulized in one of the eight Divided into bezants per
rays of the sun in the Philippine handle, they stand for the 5
Flag- the symbol of the cities and 29 municipalities
country, sewn by Marcela that comprise the Province
Agoncillo in Hongkong, the flag of Batangas.
hoisted by General Emilio
Aguinaldo at Kawit, Cavite
during the proclamation of the
first Philippine Independence on
June 12, 1898

BALISONG
The gallantry and bravery of Batangueno
people, in particular the Batangueno
forebears who distinguished themselves
during the 1896 Philippine Revolution (e.g ..
Apolinario Mabini, M iguel Malvar, brothers
Leon and Galicano Apacible, married couple
Felipe and Marcela Agoncillo, Ananias Diokno,
Gliceria Marello de Villavicencio).

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GALLEON
Maritime culture of the province which traces
its origins during the Spanish Colonial period
and remains manifest until the present day
The Boloyon and Botongos Boys, and the
Binombong, Pansipit and Columpong Rivers
are an integral part of the history and
prosperity of the province. At present, the
Port of Botongos is the second- busiest
seaport in the Philippines and serves as the
primary gateway to the southern ports of
the country.

WATER&: EIGHT WAVES


The water represents the world- renowned
Verde Island Passage, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site that is the center of marine
biodiversity in the whole world, and home to
whole sharks, sea turtles, and on impressive
array of corals. The VIP is also the center of
the regional economy, which is supported by
fishing, tourism, and shipping. The eight
waves represent the Boys of Botongos,
Boloyon and odJocent boys lTolin, Nosugbu,
Pogopos Bays) and Tayabos and adjacent
boys (Sigoyon and Coloconto Boys)..

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HORSE
The equine and livestock of the
province. Batangas is known all over
the Philippines for its strong stock of
horses, and is one of the major
sources of livestock in the Philippines.

1581
The year Batangas Province was
founded and established as per
Provincial Ordinance No. 001, Year
2008.

COFFEE
A major agricultural product of
Batangas, known as Batangas Brew,
Kapeng Barakong Batangas, Cafe de
Lipa, and others According to
historical accounts, the first coffee
beans were first brought to the
1581
Philippines in 1740 and were first
planted in Lipa, Batangas

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TAAL VOLCANO
The most distinguishable natural landmark at the geographic heart the
province, and is the smallest active volcano in the world.

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