The number 500 tells us of the

milestone that we are celebrating

- 500 years since the celebration
of the first Holy Mass and the first
Baptism in the country in 1521 that
begun the wonderful story of the
faith of Filipinos.
The golden color of the number
500 is not only celebratory, but
refers to our faith story –
"... so that the genuineness of your
faith, more precious than gold
that is perishable even though
tested by fire, may prove to be for
praise, glory, and honor at the
revelation of Jesus Christ."
(1 Peter 1:7)
The CROSS stands at the center of
the logo, which symbolizes the
importance of the victory of the
cross of Jesus in our faith –
"The message of the cross is
foolishness to those who are
perishing, but to us who are being
saved it is the power of God."
(1 Corinthians 1:18)
The sign of the cross is given to us
in Baptism. We also sign ourselves
with the cross in different
moments of our lives. We display it
on our homes, our hospitals, our
cars, we even wear it as a sign of
God's love and protection.
 The cross is inscribed with the
word JESUS, in ancient Filipino
Baybayin and Roman letters,
symbolizing the encounter
between the faith brought by
Spanish missionaries and our own
life and culture.
This is inspired by the Doctrina
Christiana, the first book printed in
the country where we can see the
Spanish missionaries' efforts to
translate Christian prayers into our
own language and script.
 After 500 years, Filipino culture
has also contributed much to the
Universal Church and the New
Evangelization. The Cross now
becomes not just a symbol of
protection, but more importantly
a badge of mission.
"We proclaim Christ crucified!"
(1 Corinthians 1:23)
 On the left side is the PHILIPPINE
SUN derived from the Philippine
flag symbolizing the country's
unity, freedom, democracy and
sovereignty.
In the National Motto, “Maka-
Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan
at Makabansa,” we are reminded
of our recognition of the Father
and his creation that we need to
care for.
”From the rising of the sun to its
setting let the name of the Lord
be praised."
(Psalm 113:3)
On the right side is the HOLY SPIRIT in
the form of a dove. Through the Holy
Spirit we are made sharers of the
Divine Life in the Sacrament of
Baptism.
"For in one Spirit we were all baptized
into one body."
(1 Corinthians 12:13)
The TONGUE OF FIRE symbolizes the
missionary impulse of the Pentecost,
telling Filipino Catholics to go forth
with courage to preach the truth of
the Good News.
"You will receive power when the
Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you
will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,
throughout Judea and Samaria, and
to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)
 The blue background is a
homage to the Blessed Virgin
Mary who Filipinos lovingly call
“Mama Mary.” Her images that
came to our lands after traveling
the blue seas and are now
enshrined and venerated in
different churches in the country
strengthened our faith and
brought us closer to her Son Jesus.
"All these devoted themselves
with one accord to prayer,
together with some women, and
Mary the mother of Jesus."
(Acts 1:14)