Samahang Ilokano - Unity and Expansion

Unity and Expansion

During martial law, the leaders and founders of the different groups agreed to unite the three organizations. This led to the creation of an umbrella organization, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the name "Confederation of Ilocano Association, Incorporated" as a non-stock, non-profit and non-dividend corporation. Members of UI and GIG often do not use CIAUI or CIAGIG, and instead prefer their respective original faction names.

Most members of CIASI became professionals, which gave the opportunity for the group to diversify into factions of the following types within the organization: international, military, professional, women's auxiliary, out-of-school youths, and students.

Despite significant changes within the structure, the ultimate purpose of the Samahang Ilokano still stands: an organization to cradle the Ilocanos.

• The dove symbolizes peace, freedom and friendship.
• The laurel leaves highlight our aspirations for academic and professional excellence.
• The gear provides the aspirations for the development of our potentials in various fields of endeavor.
• The snake symbolizes new life, the power to conquer fear, and the ability to survive.
• The arrow with its up right position symbolize the ability to stand up against all the challenges.