Faith - Madonna and Child epitomize the kind of faith every Filipino carries in the heart an assurance that the Divine Being watches over each and every one of us.

Faithfulness - Resembling marriage bands, this arrangement celebrates the modern Filipino hero's faithfulness to husband or wife, as well as faithfulness to country and all the ideals for which our Republic stands.

Nurturing - Every Filipino child grows and learns under the wing of a mentor who instills in the child the sense of love, compassion, heroism and courage.

Industry - The Fruits of the earth spring forth only through our industry and it is only through our work that we will be able to achieve the rebuilding of our mother country, the task of every one of us, modern Philippine heroes all.

Courage - Stalwart and firm in idealism and goodwill, the modern Philippine hero stands by his or her values and ideals.