Mark Anthony Rodriguez Dela Cruz was born in Ermita, Manila and lives in Bocaue, Bulacan. He studied Mass Communication with a Major in Broadcasting, and currently works as a graphic designer.

Description and symbolism:

The lion wields a book reading Pax tibi Marce evangelista meus, “Peace unto you, Mark, my Evangelist”, canting to the Armiger’s baptismal name. The red chief alludes to the martyrdom of two Filipino saints, St. Lorenzo Ruiz and St. Pedro Calungsod.

The gold cross that divides the shield into quarters is canting to the Armiger’s family name, Dela Cruz. The crescent mood and blue background represent the Icon of Immaculate Conception, the patroness of the Province of Bulacan and of the Philippines.

The blue and white waves recall the waters of Manila Bay while the green background refer to the farmlands of the Armiger’s home province.

The lily recalls the Armiger’s second baptismal name, Anthony.

The motto is derived from Psalm 67:1, “God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us”.

Blazon: Shield: Quarterly Azure and Vert a cross Or between 1st an increscent Argent, 2nd and 3rd a barrulet wavy Azure on a bar wavy Argent, 4th a lily flower Argent, on a chief Gules a lion passant Or nimbed and armed and holding in its dexter paw a book Argent inscribed “Pax tibi Marce evangelista meus” Sable.

Crest: A dexter arm Proper grasping a pencil Tenne and graphic pen Sable in saltire.

Motto: Deus miseratur (“God have mercy”).

Assumed/granting authority: Assumed, June 26, 2024. Registered, Philippine Armorial, July 4, 2024.

Image and information submitted by the Armiger.