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Marikina- The two mountains represent the majestic twin ranges of the Cordillera and
Sierra Madre between which the Marikina Valley nestles, traversed by the Marikina River.
The rising sun points to the eastern location of the city, with each ray representing the
city’s barangays.
The machinery gear symbolizes its industries and the shoelast represents the traditional
manufacture of the city. The torch focuses on the lofty and noble ideals for human
development and a better quality of life, and is symbolic of its Hispanic culture and
tradition.
The bamboo underscores a mixture of the people’s natural humility and strength of
character and also emphasizes the city’s transition from an agricultural past to the
urbanized, industrial present; while the leaves and branches symbolize order and serenity.
The bamboo and the wheel represent the Marikina and its people’s respect for, and
protection of the environment so as to remain in harmony with progress.
Navotas- The fish formed as letter “S” and “J” represents the Barangay’s initials “San
Jose”. The Officials agreed to choose a “fish” for the reason that, Navotas is considered
to be a very important fishing community with 70% of its population deriving their
livelihood directly or indirectly from fishing and its related industries.The façade of San
Jose de Navotas Parish Church was incorporated on the Logo for the reason that it is
considered to be the biggest Landmark of the Barangay. The 28 stars represent the
streets that is under the jurisdiction of Barangay San Jose.While the seven fishes
beneath the seal, act as the Sangguniang Barangay Members (Council), and the fish at
the lower center of the artwork represents the Barangay Captain.
Taguig
The City Seal of San Juan features the existing structure of the Spirit of 1896 depicting Mother
Filipina and two youths holding a raised bolo in their right hands (representing our fight for
freedom). The Statue was inspired by Dr. Jose P. Rizal's characters Sisa, Crispin, and Basilio in
his novel "Noli Me Tangere".
The Seal of Quezon City is one of the official symbols of Quezon City. The current seal used by the
city, adopted in 1975, is a triangular seal with the Quezon Memorial Shrine as its primary element.
An equilateral triangle divided azure and gules superimpose the silhouette of the Quezon Memorial
Monument argent with the lamp of Knowledge argent over the azure field dexter and the gavel
argent over the field of gules sinister. On the apex of the triangle are three mullets or over a border
agent.[2]
The current seal which was adopted on 1975 has a form of an equilateral triangle divided into blue
and red portions. The seal features the Quezon Memorial Shrine at its center, the lamp of knowledge
on the blue field and a gavel on the red field. At the upper sides of the seal border is the word
"Lungsod Quezon" in all caps.
The text inscribed at the bottom of the seal border also in all caps was revised at least three times.
Initially the text was "Punong Bayan ng Pilipinas" (lit. Capital City of the Philippines) until the status
of Quezon City as capital of the country was restored to Manila pursuant to Presidential Decree No.
940 of Ferdinand Marcos issued on May 7, 1976. After Quezon City was stripped of its capital city
status, the text was changed to "Republika ng Pilipinas" (lit. Republic of the Philippines), then to
"Kalakhang Manila" (lit. Metro Manila) before this was change to "Pilipinas".[1]
Additionally the stars of the seal is meant to symbolize Manuel L. Quezon's "greatness", the gavel
his "incomparable leadership" and the lamp of knowledge is meant to signify the city's educational
development. The colors of the seal are patterned after the Philippine flag.
Valenzuela- The general background of the new logo design of Valenzuela follows the colors and design
of our nation’s flag. This was purposely done to reflect the inherent nationalism within the hearts of its
citizens as they bear the name of “Filipino” with beautiful pride and seal.
The central figure of this particular design exhibits the geographical representation of Valenzuela
as seen of this particular design exhibits the geographical representation of Valenzuela as seen on a map.
When seen thru the mind’s eye, it curiously resembles a dove in flight with its wings outstretched as this
more than aptly symbolizes the hopes and aspirations of its people for a more peaceful and progressive
future.
The gavel above the central figure of the design is the symbolic “balance” of justice and below that
is the victorious symbol of authority, represents the local government of Valenzuela while the three stars
around it which traditionally symbolizes in our flag Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, in this case represents
the three executive, legislative and judicial authoritative branches of its local government namely
Municipal Government, The Sangguniang Bayan, and the Judicial Courts.
Below the central figure of the design is the symbolic “balance” of justice and below that is the
victorious symbol of a laurel wreath with thirty-two leaves representing the thirty-two barangays
comprising Valenzuela.
At the left side of this design is the symbolical representation of a clash of a traditional industries.
Valenzuela, because of its unique and somewhat peculiar historical origin is divided into two imaginary
traditional areas known as “BUKID” (field) and “BAYAN” (metropolis). The respective names does not
necessarily connote a literal meaning but rather a traditional distinction. The “BUKID” area which was
once vast tracts of arable fields is represented by the symbol of fisheries. Valenzuela being one of the
acknowledged industrious capitals of this country being permeated with industrial factories, production
plants and of course labor problems. At the right side of the design is a simple picture of a factory which
reflects the municipality’s stature in this world of industry.
Paranaque
Nickname(s): The Fashion Capital of the Philippines
The City of Lights
The Bay City
Motto: Dedicated to God