Municipality of Villaviciosa
Prior to the creation of the town of Villaviciosa, the barrios of Tamac, Bollilising, Tuquib, Cal-lao, Calao (Poblacion), Ap-apaya and Lumaba were said to have long been established as independent settlements. Each settlement was governed by a chieftain then known as “Lakay”. Lakay ruled over his constituents with absolute authority under the customs and beliefs of the people.
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Municipality of Tubo
Seal Symbolism Ten Stars, represent the ten barangays of the municipality. Rice Fields, stand for the main source of livelihood of the people of the municipality. Rising Sun, symbolized the undying and burning hope of the community for social, religious, political and economic advancement. Mountains, show that the municipality is located in an upland area or… Read more »
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Municipality of Tineg
Seal symbolism Shield, derived from the official seal of Abra where the town is located. Two circular lines, Emphasized the unity of the people of the town depicted as living in a quiet environment of the mountains and hills in the protective circle of its mother province. Three Stars: symbolized the three islands of the Philippines.… Read more »
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Municipality of Tayum
Seal Symbolism Tayum-tayum plant, the local name for the indigo plant from which the name of the miunicipality is derived. Indigo Dye Vat, the big vat where tayum-tayum plants were allowed to decay into a blue-black dye called “ngila”. History of Government Records show that Tayum got its name after the indigo plant which… Read more »
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Municipality of San Quintin
Seal symbolism Tunnel, represents the tangadan tunnel at the boundary of Abra and Ilocos Sur which is the gateway to the province. It shows the resident’s pride that San Quintin is the Way towards Abra’s civilization and development. Concrete Road, represents the people’s aspiration for development for it has been the belief that the construction of… Read more »
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Municipality of San Juan
Seal Symbolism: Rice field, shows that the municipality is an agricultural community. River, represents the Malanas River which continually and abundantly irrigates the agricultural lands. Two Coconut Trees, symbolize the strength and flexibility of the people, that after adversities and calamities, the people and their leaders remain strong and standing tall. Small Nipa Hut, represents the simplicity and hospitality… Read more »
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Municipality of San Isidro
Seal Symbolism Airplane, symbolizes the airplane of pilot Isidro Paredes, from whom the municipality was named. Man and Carabao, represent the town’s hardworking people. Tobacco and Rice Plants, stands for the major crops of the municipalty. History and Government During the period 1866 to 1885, the Poblacion of San Isidro today was called Cagutungan.… Read more »
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Municipality of Sallapadan
Seal Symbolism Mountains, represent the mountains of the municipality where the people used to hide from headhunters. Bamboo, represents the shield used by the people during sudden attacks. River, stands for Ikmin and Abas river. Mango and Rice Paddies, symbolize the agricultural products of the municipality which are the only source of income of the farmers. History and… Read more »
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Municipality of Pilar
Seal Symbolism: Plow and Fields symbolizes the main source of living which is farming, Tobacco Plants: represents the secondary crop of the municipality, the famous Virginia Tobacco of great quality. Mountains: depicts the terrain of the quality which is rolling and hilly. History and Government: Unlike other municipalities there are no legends to speak of about the origin… Read more »
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Municipality of Pidigan
Seal Symbolism Fifteen Stars, represent the municipality’s 15 barangays. A Woman Riding a horse, the woman is Gabriela Silang, the municipality’s heroine and a resident of San Diego who revolted against the Spaniards. History and Government The origin of the name of “Pidigan”is not well known. Some old people of the municipality say at… Read more »
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