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The outer and inner rings of the circular seal enclose the words
Municipality of Loon in bold black letters in the upper portion
and Province of Bohol in the lower portion. Instead of plain dots,
two red santan flower designs separate the two names.
Santan is the town's municipal flower. Its crowning glory actually
consists of several tiny four-petal flowers gathered in a bunch,
symbolizing harmony and unity of the Loonanons. There are red, white,
orange and pink varieties of this heat-tolerant plant.
The center field of the seal contains a shield against a white backrop.
Loon adopted the provincial government shield, it being a component
municipality of Bohol. The shield is divided into four quadrants.
The upper left quadrant portrays the LGU's concern for the environment
and its pride in its rich natural resources.
The mountain symbolizes the upland barangays as well as the lofty
aspirations of the Loonanons. The sun portrays the sunny and happy
spirit of the people. The drop of water symbolizes the rich sources
of water, both salty and potable, as well as the spring where salt
and fresh water mix (nag-loon), giving rise to the town's name.
The tulingan or Spanish mackerel, the municipal fish, symbolizes
the fishery sector and the coastal barangays where fishing is a
major source of livelihood. It also depicts the town's rich marine
life.
The upper right quadrant portrays the town's rich history and the
religiosity of the people. The church also represents the Spanish
period in the town's history. It also features Inang-angan, the
flights of stone steps behind the church that connects the old town
center of Napo to the present-day town center. Aside from a period
in the town's history, the steps also symbolize progress.
The Moalong bridge and bolo crossed against a rifle portray the
courage and valor of the people. At the height of the Second World
War, guerrillas in Bohol, Loonanons included, staged an ambush of
Japanese soldiers at Moalong.
The lower right quadrant portrays the Loonanon's pursuit for excellence
in education and business to attain sustainable prosperity. The
book symbolizes the high value the people give to education and
learning. The spool, thread and needle symbolize the thriving garments
industry that contributed much to the livelihood of the people and
for which the town has earned distinction.
The gear represents the wheel of commerce and industry where Loonanons
excel as evidenced by its many itinerant vendors and businessmen
scattered all over the Philippines and elsewhere in the world.
The lower left quadrant capsulizes the town's rich cultural tradition
and its talented and creative residents. The scroll, plume and G-clef
symbolize the rich artistic and creative traditions that had produced
world-class musicians, playwrights, writers, sculptors, painters
and journalists.
The background colors also have significance. Purplish-orange in
the first quadrant represents valor and courageous spirit. Yellow
in the second quadrant signifies the sunny and happy spirit. Green
in the third quadrant represents vigor and life. Blue represents
the sensitivity and depth of the Loonanon soul.
Other Municipal Symbols
The mahogany is the municipal tree of Loon. It grows abundantly
in the municipality and is cultivated not only for its shade, which
keeps off the summer heat, but also for its priced lumber, an excellent
hardwood for construction purposes. Much like the hardy and industrious
Loonanons, this tree thrives even on the rocky and almost barren
terrain of Loon.
The yellow-and-black antolihaw or oriole is a familiar sight in
the skies of Loon. It has beautiful plumage and a melodious mating
call.
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