Shield

It is derived  from the provincial seal of Ilocos Sur where the town is located.

Six Stars

It represent the six (6) rancherias namely: Lucbuban, Kinmarin, Boguibog, Baybayading, Madarang and Balidbid which compose the township.

Mountains

It depicts the historic Tirad Pass, where the great Gen. Gregorio del Pilar defended the nation’s cause for freedom against the American forces.

River

It represents the great Buaya River lining up between mountains and hills, the source of water supply for the basic food grains and agricultural products in the town.

Mortar & Pestle

It symbolizes rice and corn which are the basic products of the town, “Bauguen” is the Ilocano translation of pounding or treshing, using mortar and pestle.

Agricultural Lands

It depicts the area where the townspeople derive their farm products such as rice, corn, tobacco.