The Reverend Dr John Brilliantes is a past military chaplain (Major), originally from Banate, Iloilo. Description and symbolism: The shield is a quartering of the arms inherited from the armiger’s father, Eduardo Brillantes y Madrid, registered with the Cronista de … Continue reading John Brillantes

Brent Joash Ascaño is a private individual born and raised in Cagayan de Oro City and currently resides in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Description and symbolism: Shield: The colors and the variation of the field are a reference to the … Continue reading Brent Joash Ascaño

Native style emblazonment on kalasag shield, Ifugao headdress and Baybayin motto on plates from the Armiger. Traditional emblazonment from the Armiger. Emblazonment with Geneva hat and clerical stole in the Reformed tradition from the Armiger. Rendell Tamaca Salgado is a … Continue reading Rendell Tamaca Salgado

Emblazonment by Gerd Kolakowski of the Westphalian Heraldry Society. Raul Roco was a member of the House of Representatives for Camarines Sur and a senator. He was also a Secretary of the Department of Education, and presidential candidate. Photo by … Continue reading Raul Roco

Emblazonment by Allan Moore of the International Association of Amateur Heralds. Orencio Salutan is from Tubigon, Bohol. Description and symbolism: Arms: The three trefoils or are a canting reference to his family name in the Visayan dialect. The azure fess … Continue reading Orencio Salutan

Emblazonment by Jet Tevar. Javino “Jay” Agustin Escriva is a writer from Pulanglupa, Las Pinas. Description and symbolism: The golden eagle symbolizes the family’s pursuit of excellence in education, research and writing. The color purple holds special meaning for the … Continue reading Javino “Jay” Agustin Escriva

Image from the US Library of Congress, submitted by Jude Antonio K. Grupe. The arms of King Felipe V of Spain feature prominently on the 1734 Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica de las Islas Filipinas. The map, more commonly known as … Continue reading King Felipe V

Emblazonment with the insignia of the Knights of Rizal by Michael Richards. Matthew Pajares Yngson is a commercial diplomat and cultural ambassador from Pasig and the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is the Representative Councillor of the Caribbean ASEAN Council and the … Continue reading Matthew Pajares Yngson

James Michael Payumo is a clinical research doctor, husband and father. Description and symbolism: The motto “Faith, Service, and Humility” refers to the armiger’s upbringing and chosen life of service. Blazon: Shield: Vert, a sealion grasping a Staff of Aesculapius within … Continue reading James Michael Payumo