Helen Grace Moncada Garcia is a teacher at Lieutenant C. Villafuerte Sr. Elementary School in Calinan, Davao. She was born in Calinan, Davao and is the only daughter of Ely Moncada and Edeliza Pelayo Moncada.

Description and symbolism:

The rose symbolizes hope and joy, while the book refers to the Armiger’s profession as a teacher. The inscription “Nam et Domisticus” recalls her devotion to God and family. To the Armiger, the bear symbolizes excellence and answering the call of duty; it is also a canting reference to her married family name, which traces to a Basque word for the animal. Blue and white are the Armiger’s school colors, while gold refers to her given name Helen, commonly believed to originate from the Greek word for “torch”.

Blazon: Shield: Per chevron Azure and Or, in chief dexter an open book inscribed with the words “Nam et Domesticos”, in chief sinister a bear rampant, all Argent, in base a rose proper.

Motto: Fides Muneris Humilitas (“Faith Service Humility”)

Assumed/granting authority: Assumed, December 12, 2017. Registered, Philippine Armorial, July 20, 2021.

Information and image submitted by the son of the Armiger.