Flag of Bukidnon
The Flag of Bukidnon is a horizontal triband of white, red and black, charged in the center with a yellow emblem[1] consisting of a spear pointing downward toward the fly, and a shield which itself is charged with the stylized profile of the Kitanglad mountain range. The size of the flag is declared to be 34 inches by 64 inches,[2] giving the flag a width-to-length proportion of 17:32. Bukidnon is one of the few Philippine provinces to have a flag whose design deviates from the standard provincial seal on a colored field.
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| Use | Provincial flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 17:32 |
Symbolism
The Provincial Government of Bukidnon provides the symbolism of the flag's various elements as follows:[2]
Main flag field:
- The three equal horizontal stripes represent the hospitability, heroism and nobility of Bukidnons, and expressing Bukidnon sentiments for quality, freedom, justice and peace.
- White color — represents honesty and purity
- Red color — represents commerce, courage, bravery and heroism
- Black color — represents authority
Central emblem:
- Spear and shield — represent the traditional weapon of the natives for self-defense
- Yellow color — represents nobility
- Pointed shape of the upper portion of the shield — represents the mountain ranges which harbor natural resources (e.g. wildlife, flora, fauna, mineral deposits, etc.) and serve as natural defenses of the province
- Pointed shape of the lower portion of the shield — represents the scenic canyons (e.g. Mangima, Atugan and Kulaman Canyons) which also serve as natural defenses of the province
- Parallel lines forming the border of the shield — represent the river banks from which native Bukidnon ethnic groups derive their respective names (e.g. Pulangions, Tigwahonons, etc.)
- Circular charge with stylized mountain profile — represents the Mount Kitanglad mountain range, the province's most distinctive landmark.
See also
- List of flags of the Philippines
- Flags of the Philippine provinces
- Bukidnon
References
- Villapando, J.A. (21 July 2016). "Current Provincial Flags Series - BUKIDNON". Philippine Vexillological Association. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- "Provincial Symbols". Provincial Government of Bukidnon. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
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