Flag of Bukidnon

Flag of a province of the Philippines

Bukidnon

Use| State flag
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

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The Provincial Government of Bukidnon provides the symbolism of the flag's various elements as follows:[2]

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

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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.

* Baungon

* Cabanglasan

* Damulog

* Dangcagan

* Don Carlos

* Impasugong

* Kadingilan

* Kalilangan

* Kibawe

* Kitaotao

* Lantapan

* Libona

* Malaybalay

* Malitbog

* Manolo Fortich

* Maramag

* Pangantucan

* Quezon

* San Fernando

* Sumilao

* Talakag

* Valencia

## See also

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

## References

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1. ^ Villapando, J.A. (21 July 2016). "Current Provincial Flags Series - BUKIDNON". Philippine Vexillological Association. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
2. ^ a b "Provincial Symbols". Provincial Government of Bukidnon. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2017.