Art Lloyd Silva Lacap was born in San Fernando, Pampanga on the feast day of Saint Walburga, and lives in Macabebe, Pampanga. He is a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy student at the College of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, as well as an altar server and social communications coordinator for the San Roque de Montpellier Chapel in Macabebe.

Description and symbolism:

The stars represent the Armiger’s birthplace, where star-shaped Christmas lanterns are a prominent cultural component.

The serpent and cup refer to Pharmacy, the Armiger’s field of study. The black of the field is commonly associated with San Nicolas de Tolentino, the patron saint of the Armiger’s town of residence.

The owl clutching a feather allude to the many sleepless nights of the Armiger as an editor.

Blazon: Shield: Sable a chalice Or entwined by a serpent Argent, on a chief Or three stars Gules.

Crest: An owl closed guardant Proper holding in its beak a quill pen Argent at the nib.

Motto: Ad astra per aspera (“Through hardships to the stars”)

Assumed/granting authority: Assumed, September 1, 2023. Registered, Philippine Armorial, January 2, 2024.

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