NATIONAL HISTORICAL INSTITUTION
MONUMENTS and HERALDRY DIVISION

Recommending approval:
SAMUEL K. TAN
Chairman & Executive Director

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Approved by Authority of the President
LUIS C. LIWANAG
Deputy Executive Secretary

SEAL OF SYMBOLISM
SHIELD: derived from the provincial seal of Iloilo where the City belongs
SUN, STARS& RED, WHITE& BLUE COLORS: depict the Philippine National Flag 1998: the year when the Ctiy was created by virtue of R.A# 8469
MAP: portrays the geographical location of the Ctiy
ROOSTER: signifies the virtuous character of the Passinhon
HORSE SHOE: Projects good luck for the City
SUGARCANE, PALAY&PINEAPPLE: depict the principal product of the city