Panay and Guimaras & Negros Occidental
About Us
We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental. We engage in cultural mapping that uncovers the unique practices, structures, and material products of local communities. Our mission is to document these cultural assets, fostering collaboration between local governments, academic institutions, and communities to ensure that these traditions are celebrated and passed on to future generations.
Learn More About UsThe Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras
Panay, Guimaras and Negros Occidental Mapping
Stakeholder Training
Cultural Documentation
Registry Book Creation
LGU-Academe Collaboration
What We Do
We conduct cultural mapping of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental using the Traditional Knowledge Systems (TKS) model framework. Our approach involves a systematic process of discovering, documenting, analyzing, and interpreting the rich cultural heritage of people, communities, and places. Through this, we highlight material products, practices, and narratives, and share these with the broader community to preserve and promote cultural heritage.
Panay and Guimaras Mapping
Document the tangible and intangible heritage/cultural resources of Panay and Guimaras through cultural mapping of the provinces
Stakeholder Training
Provide basic training on Cultural Mapping to community stakeholders
Cultural Documentation
Record the cultural characteristics of the five provinces through photographs and videos of Traditional; Knowledge Systems (TKS)
Registry Book Creation
Create a registry inventory in book from based on the Cultural Mapping of the partner communities in the provinces
Foster collaboration among the Local Government Units (LGUs) the academe and the local community in the understanding, promoting and popular appreciation of traditional knowledge systems (TKS)
Cultural Mapping
It is a systematic set of activities and methodological processes for discovering, documenting, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and sharing information related to people, communities, societies, places and their material products, practices and narratives
Explore The Interactive MapExplore The Provinces
Aklan
Aklan is famous for its stunning white-sand beaches, particularly in Boracay, as well as its vibrant Ati-Atihan Festival, which celebrates the province’s rich history and cultural diversity.
Antique
Antique is a serene province on Panay Island known for its rugged natural beauty, including pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and a rich tradition of folk healing and indigenous culture.
Capiz
Capiz, known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines,” boasts a bounty of marine resources, alongside its mysterious folk legends, ancestral homes, and historical landmarks.
Guimaras
Guimaras is a small, picturesque island province celebrated for its sweet mangoes, pristine beaches, and laid-back rural charm, offering both natural beauty and cultural experiences.
Explore The Provinces
Aklan
Aklan is famous for its stunning white-sand beaches, particularly in Boracay, as well as its vibrant Ati-Atihan Festival, which celebrates the province’s rich history and cultural diversity.
Antique
Antique is a serene province on Panay Island known for its rugged natural beauty, including pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and a rich tradition of folk healing and indigenous culture.
Capiz
Capiz, known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines,” boasts a bounty of marine resources, alongside its mysterious folk legends, ancestral homes, and historical landmarks.
Guimaras
Guimaras is a small, picturesque island province celebrated for its sweet mangoes, pristine beaches, and laid-back rural charm, offering both natural beauty and cultural experiences.
Comprehensive Cultural Discovery and Documentation
A systematic set of activities and methodological processes for discovering, documenting, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and sharing information related to people, communities, societies, places and their material products, practices and narratives
Recent News
Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras Presented at CIPA 2025 in Seoul
‘Bádbad’ and ‘Panagway’: Stronger Voices for Ati and Panay Bukidnon
Heritage Awardee
Radiance of Western Visayas’ culture comes into focus in CMPG film event
Collaborating to Safeguard the Cultural Legacy
The success of our cultural mapping initiative relies on the strong collaboration between State Colleges and Universities, Provincial Governments, and National Agencies. Together, we work hand in hand to document, preserve, and promote the rich cultural heritage of our regions. Each partner plays a vital role in this endeavor. This united effort ensures that the cultural treasures of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental are honored, celebrated, and passed down to future generations.
