Flag of Bukidnon
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The province of Bukidnon in the Philippines is one of the few provinces to have its own unique flag, deviating from the standard flag design of the provincial seal on a colored field. Its width is 34 and height is 64.
- Three equal horizontal stripes depicts the hospitability, heroism and nobility of Bukidnons and expressing Bukidnon sentiments for quality, freedom, justice and peace.
- white stands honesty and purity
- red for commerce, courage, bravery and heroism
- black for authority
- yellow for nobility.
- Spear and Shield - traditional weapon of the natives for self-defense.
- Upper portion - the upper pointed portion of the shield represents the mountains ranges which are the main sources of forest products, wild life and flora, mineral deposits underneath and serve as natural defense of the province.
- Lower portion - the lower pointed portion of the shield represents the scenic canyons like Mangima, Atugan and Kulaman Canyon which are serving also as natural defense of the province.
- The parallel lines edging of the shield - stands for the traditional native settlements established along the river banks from which their name identify are derived from the names of the river along which they are located, like the Pulangions, Tigwahonons, etc..
- Circular figure with a mountain inside - the prominent landmark of the province, the Mt. Kitangalad known unofficially as the highest peak in the Philippines where communications relay and transmission towers are located.