Mangubat was the Sovereign of Mactan in the late 16th-century. He joined the Spanish during the colonization of the Philippines and waged war to further spread their rule, contributing to the fall of fellow native rulers Lakan Dula, Sulayman … Continue reading Mangubat

Maria Magdalena de Pazis, Soliman y Lacandola was an 18th-century Tagalog noblewoman. Description and symbolism: Her shield shows 3 large rings in a triangle, joined together with links, possibly symbolizing the 3 noble houses of Pazis, Soliman and Lacandola from which … Continue reading Maria Magdalena de Pazis, Soliman y Lacandola

The Philippine Armorial is the public register and reference of personal and family coats of arms of Philippine citizens and residents, and all persons of Philippine heritage regardless of citizenship or residency. We preserve, record and expand appreciation and knowledge … Continue reading Welcome to the Philippine Armorial

Today, Filipinos often use heraldry as a way to celebrate their family history. Coats of arms connect modern families with past generations and link with those to come. Continue reading Personal and family heraldry in the Philippines

Anyone can design and use (“assume”) their own coat of arms. There are no official rules and no government agencies that control how a Filipino can adopt a coat of arms, but our history as both a Spanish and then an American colony has established a few practices that help define Philippine personal heraldry. Continue reading Design and register a coat of arms

Everyone with a connection to the Philippines – Philippine citizens or residents as well as everyone of Philippine heritage – is welcome to add their coats of arms to our Gallery. We are also happy to publish your arms, badges and other heraldic devices, blazon and background information on our pages. Continue reading Gallery of Philippine coats of arms