Logo and Symbols

Learn the meaning behind the seal, colors, and symbolic elements of the University.

Each element of the University logo represents a core ideal: truth, wisdom, excellence, purity, and the highest form of quality embodied in education.

Five-pointed star Five concentric circles Laurel arcs Maroon, gold, and white
PUP Taguig Official Seal
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The Star

The star stands for the perfection of the human person as well as the search for truth.

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Five Concentric Circles

The five concentric circles depict infinite wisdom and, together with the five-pointed star, stand for quintessence.

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Laurel Arcs

The two arcs of laurel symbolize excellence and quality of education as demonstrated by the rich achievements of the University in over a century of its existence.

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University Colors

Golden yellow and dark maroon reflect the traditional colors of the University, while white symbolizes purity.

Element Guide

The logo explained by symbol, color, and meaning

Element Meaning Color Why it matters
Star Perfection of the human person and the search for truth. Golden yellow Its natural star color also reflects one of the traditional University colors.
Five concentric circles Infinite wisdom and quintessence. White White symbolizes purity and reinforces the ideal of refined knowledge.
Star + circles Together they stand for quintessence, the highest form of quality and the most perfect example of creation. Gold and white The logo presents excellence not as one trait, but as a complete standard.
Two laurel arcs Excellence and quality of education. Seal accent They honor the University's rich achievements over more than a century.
Background color Dark maroon as a traditional University color. Dark maroon It anchors the seal in a strong institutional identity beside gold.
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The five-pointed star and the five concentric circles both stand for quintessence, meaning the highest form of quality or the most perfect example of creation.

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The star is golden yellow because it is a star's natural color and because it is one of the traditional colors of the University.

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Dark maroon serves as the logo background and completes the traditional University color pairing with golden yellow.

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The five concentric circles are white because white symbolizes purity.

Golden Yellow

Used for the star because it is a star's natural color and because it is a traditional University color.

Dark Maroon

Forms the traditional background pairing with gold and gives the seal its strong institutional character.

White

Used for the five concentric circles to symbolize purity.