The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) is a government-owned corporation created on November 9, 1973 under Presidential Decree No. 334 to provide and maintain an adequate and stable supply of oil in the Philippines.[1] The company’s official seal is a circular emblem, a format that has been documented in official files of the organization’s visual identity.[2]
Design and History
PNOC’s official seal is described as a circular emblem, with an SVG version of the seal sourced directly from the company’s website.[2] The seal has been in use at least since 2017, when the SVG file was created from the official PNOC website.[2]
Beyond the main corporate seal, PNOC has also developed sub-brand identities. In April 2026, PNOC unveiled its official Gender and Development (GAD) logo, created by Jaypee P. Canlas of the Property Management Division.[3] This separate mark was designed specifically for the company’s gender equality program rather than as a replacement for the corporate seal.
Meaning and Symbolism
Documented symbolism exists for the PNOC GAD logo, though not for the main corporate seal. According to designer Jaypee P. Canlas, the male and female symbols in the GAD design reflect balance and equal value between genders, while their connection signifies cooperation and shared responsibility. At the center are three human figures reaching upward, symbolizing employees, partners, and communities.[3]
No official documentation has been found describing the symbolism, colors, or design intent of the main PNOC corporate seal. The seal’s circular format is visually evident from official files, but its specific meaning has not been publicly documented by the company.
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