This is the seal of the town of San Mateo. ?Bayan ng San Mateo? is written on a white ribbon at the upper portion of the seal. The white ribbon symbolizes cleanliness and pure intention of the local government for its constituents. The 15 small Stars in the upper border represent the 15 barangays that comprise the Town of San Mateo. The Sun's rayonnants represent liberty and freedom and the eight (8) provinces where San Mateo came from. The three (3) big stars are for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The colors red, white and blue represent the three colors of the National flag.