Flag of Bukidnon explained

Bukidnon
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Proportion:	17:32

The Flag of Bukidnon is the provincial flag of Bukidnon, Philippines. It is a horizontal triband of white, red and black, charged in the center with a yellow emblem^[1] consisting of a spear pointing downward toward the fly, and a shield which itself is charged with the stylized profile of the Kitanglad mountain range. The size of the flag is declared to be 34 inches by 64 inches,^[2] giving the flag a width-to-length proportion of 17:32. Bukidnon is one of the few Philippine provinces to have a flag whose design deviates from the standard provincial seal on a colored field.

Symbolism

The Provincial Government of Bukidnon provides the symbolism of the flag's various elements as follows:

Main flag field:

• • The three equal horizontal stripes represent the hospitability, heroism and nobility of Bukidnons, and expressing Bukidnon sentiments for quality, freedom, justice and peace.
  • White color — represents honesty and purity
  • Red color — represents commerce, courage, bravery and heroism
  • Black color — represents authority

Central emblem:

• Spear and shield — represent the traditional weapon of the natives for self-defense
• Yellow color — represents nobility
• Pointed shape of the upper portion of the shield — represents the mountain ranges which harbor natural resources (e.g. wildlife, flora, fauna, mineral deposits, etc.) and serve as natural defenses of the province
• Pointed shape of the lower portion of the shield — represents the scenic canyons (e.g. Mangima, Atugan and Kulaman Canyons) which also serve as natural defenses of the province
• Parallel lines forming the border of the shield — represent the river banks from which native Bukidnon ethnic groups derive their respective names (e.g. Pulangions, Tigwahonons, etc.)
• Circular charge with stylized mountain profile — represents the Mount Kitanglad mountain range, the province's most distinctive landmark.

Municipalities and Cities

Most flags of the municipalities of Bukidnon adhere to the common design of a monochrome field charged with their official seal in the center. However, there are some that uses a different design.

See also

• List of flags of the Philippines
• Flags of the Philippine provinces
• Bukidnon

Notes and References

1. Web site: Philippine Vexillological Association . 11 November 2017 . 21 July 2016 . Villapando . J.A. . Current Provincial Flags Series - BUKIDNON .
2. Web site: Provincial Symbols . 19 November 2017 . Provincial Government of Bukidnon . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110312035301/http://www.bukidnon.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=360 . 12 March 2011 .