City Seal, Flag and Symbols

     City Seal. The seal of the city have the following symbols: Inscribed around the seal are the words "City of Tagbilaran, Official Seal". The lower portion depicts the blood compact between Datu Sikatuna and Spanish Captain General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi at Bool District. The top indicates the ship and the place where Legazpi landed and where the treaty of friendship was concluded on March 16, 1565. Furthermore, the seal signifies that the City of Tagbilaran is the City of Peace and Friendship.

     City Flag. The official flag adopted for the City of Tagbilaran is lavender-colored with the city seal placed at the center.




     Other City Symbols.
Official Tree - ACACIA, symbolizes the strength and endurance of the city.
Official Bird - TAMSI (Tailor Bird), stands for cooperation, freedom, warmth and camaraderie.
Official Flower - BOUGAINVILLEA, symbolizes the friendliness, hospitality, and dymamish of the Tagbilaranons.
City Fish - DANGGIT, symbolizes the Tagbilaranons resiliency and indomitable spirit.
Cultural Dance - KURADANG, symbolizes the gracefulness and artistic values of the Tagbilaranons.
City Plant - GOLDEN DURANTA, symbolizes the awareness and richness of city's heritage and culture.
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