As Spanish conquerors and colonists intermarried with Filipinos, those Spaniards with coats of arms would have been entitled to pass them on to their descendants in the Philippines. Several of these shields are collected in the volumes of the Heraldario español, … Continue reading Coats of arms of Spanish settlers in the Philippines
Francisco de Leandro de Viana was an 18th-century Spanish nobleman. According to a biography, “a former student and rector of Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé of the University of Salamanca, able and highly educated, and a member of the royal … Continue reading Francisco de Leandro de Viana
James Michael Payumo is a clinical research doctor, husband and father. Description and symbolism: The motto “Faith, Service, and Humility” refers to the armiger’s upbringing and chosen life of service. Blazon: Shield: Vert, a sealion grasping a Staff of Aesculapius within … Continue reading James Michael Payumo
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
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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
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