OFFICIAL SEAL

The design of the official seal of the Municipality of Loon was based on Resolution No. 99-093, Series of 1999, authored by Vice Mayor Raul P. Barbarona and entitled "A Resolution Authorizing the Conduct of a Contest to Design the Official Seal of the Municipality of Loon and Inviting Interested Loonanons to Participate in the Said Contest". The winning seal, which was designed by Reigh P. Monreal, embodies the ideals, dreams and aspirations of the Loonanons and portray their collective history, culture and achievements

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.