Brian Francis Labilles is an AB Philosophy graduate at San Carlos Seminary, Makati City and a former seminarian at Lorenzo Mission Institute. He teaches Religious Education at Saint Joseph School in Naga City, and is a lay missionary at Lingkod ng Panginoon. He was born and lives in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

Description and symbolism:

The charges generally reflect the Armiger’s faith. The Tau cross recalls St. Francis of Assisi and his commitment to poverty and simplicity in life, and reminds the Armiger of his own dedication to simplicity and humility.

The crescent moon is a reference to St. Francis Xavier, and recalls the Saint’s unfinished mission to the Chinese people. The Saint passed away before reaching China; out of prayerful discernment, the Armiger has since taken up the same evangelical mission.

The Marian monogram represents the Armiger’s devotion to Mary under her title of Our Lady of Penafrancia, of special significance to Bicolanos.

The crocodile is a family symbol that commemorates the Armiger’s great-grandfather. At one time, the family’s hometown was flooded during a typhoon. The Armiger’s great-grandfather was able to swim through the flood waters and save many neighbors from drowning.

The motto is a reference to the book of Isaiah, chapter 6, verse 8, and reminds the Armiger of his calling to the Lord’s mission.

Blazon: Shield: Per fess Vert the base per pale Gules and Azure, overall a Tau cross Or between in chief a crocodile contourné regardant, in base dexter a crescent pendant Argent fimbriated Sable and Or, in base sinister a Marian monogram Or and Argent.

Motto: Ecce ego, mitte me (“Here I am, send me”).

Assumed/granting authority: Assumed, September 16, 2022. Registered, Philippine Armorial, September 25, 2022.

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