Thirdy G. Aquino was born in Trece Martires, Cavite and lives in General Trias, Cavite. He is an altar server and a writer.

Description and symbolism:

The green color symbolizes the Armiger’s growth in Catholic faith. Like the flourishing of plants, it alludes to spiritual development and maturity. The silver color refers to truth, and the Armiger’s mission as a writer: to spread truth to others.

The tree is a symbol of perseverance and longevity, and serves as a reminder to the Armiger to not give up and to be strong.

The carabao refers to the Armiger’s role as an altar server, fulfilling his duty with honesty to others, as an allusion to the animal’s service to its master. It also signifies the Armiger’s patriotism, as a symbol of the Philippines.

The cross in the crest represents the Lord being at the center of the Armiger’s mind and soul – before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Blazon: Shield: Vert, overall a tree eradicated, in sinister base a carabao pascuant Argent.

Crest: A Latin cross Argent.

Motto: Fide et spe vinco (“By faith and hope overcome”).

Assumed/granting authority: Assumed, April 9, 2026. Registered, Philippine Armorial, May 1, 2026.

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