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Assumed:
Philippines 15th
December 2020.
Emblazoned and designed
by The Armorial
Register.
The
arms were designed by
The Armorial Register
Ltd highlighting the
armiger’s origin and
accomplishments. It also
follows the
Spanish-Filipino
cultures and traditions
of the Cagampan Clan.
The
cross crosslet fitchée
(Cross Pointed at Base),
is a combination of
cross and sword that
manifest the unshakeable
faith of the family. The
crossed sword which, by
default, are depicted
points upward
historically indicate a
readiness for battle or
conflict; they represent
the attributes of the
armiger’s military
career as a Colonel in
the Philippine Marine
Corps and philosophy in
the service - justice
and military honour.
The
Set Square is a reminder
to always measure one’s
actions. While the
Compass is a reminder to
circumscribe and keep us
within bounds with all
mankind. It also gives a
sense of hope and
inspires us to follow
our heart and our
rightful path.
The
mound of fine Salts
represents the
birthplace and origin of
the armiger's
predecessors and the
primary source of
livelihood of the
Cagampan Clan during
Spanish era (Circa
1849). Pangasinan is the
name for the province of
Philippines and means
"Place of Salt" or
"Place of Salt-Making".
The depicted Pile of
fine Salts can also be
seen in the Official
Seal of Pangasinan
Province.
The
Three Books represents
learning and knowledge,
especially in the
aspects of reasoning,
judgement and skill
required in adult life
and professional
occupations. While the
torch symbolizes life,
truth, and intelligence.
The culture and beliefs
of the Cagampans’, like
other traditional
families of the area,
were influenced by the
Catholic Faith. Over the
course of time, the clan
branched out into the
field of Politics,
Public Service, Social
Sciences, Military,
Medical Arts and Foreign
Migration, etc.
The
colour blue (Azure) was
chosen to represent
stability, unity, and
loyalty. Finally, the
colour red (Gules)
represents military
strength, passion, and
energy.
The
crest of a lion rampant
Sable holding a
Jerusalem Cross Gules
(also known as
"five-fold Cross", or
"cross-and-crosslets")
represents strength,
dauntless courage and
valor and willingness to
sacrifice life for the
good of the
Catholic/Christian
Faith.
The
Motto Dios, Familia, El
Deber is in the Spanish
language and means God,
Family, and Duty. It
serves as reminder to
always, before anything
else, put God first in
all your undertakings.
Love and devotion to
family that sustain us,
brings us back to
ourselves, and reminds
us what is truly
meaningful in our lives.
And lastly, Duty, to
have a moral obligation
and responsibility to
perform what is right
and uphold the truth.
The
armiger is custodian of
his family genealogy and
has succeeded in tracing
their origin through
personal accounts,
research, existing
documents, stories of
relatives and closet
family friends and
family heirlooms.
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