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Significant Personalities

Meet the influential figures who have shaped the cultural landscape of these provinces. From artists and craftsmen to historical leaders, these personalities have left a lasting imprint on the heritage of Panay Island.

ABELARDO DARROCA JAVELLANA

Buenavista, Guimaras

Abelardo Darroca Javellana, born on October 1, 1919, in Iloilo City, was a known political figure who served as the … Read more

ARNEL BACONAJE

Iloilo, San Rafael

Arnel Tolentino Baconaje, known as “The Silencer,” is a professional boxer from San Rafael, Iloilo, born on October 27, 1993. … Read more

ART GEROCHE

Iloilo, Pavia

Art Geroche, born in Pavia, Iloilo in 1946, was a renowned Filipino illustrator, painter, and cartoonist known for his dynamic … Read more

CAPTAIN PAULINO S. SALMON

Iloilo, San Miguel

Captain Paulino S. Salmon was a brave Filipino soldier and leader who played a key role in World War II, … Read more

COL. QUINTIN SALAS

Dumangas, Iloilo

Col. Quintin Salas, born on October 31, 1870, in Dumangas, Iloilo, was a revolutionary leader known for his bravery during … Read more

CRESENCIANO E. GAYOMA

Guimbal, Iloilo

Cresenciano E. Gayoma, born in Guimbal, Iloilo in 1920, is a celebrated composer known for creating The Guimbal March and … Read more

DON CASIMERO ANDRADA

Carles, Iloilo

Don Casimiro Andrada, born in 1874 in Zambales, was a key figure in the creation of Carles as an independent … Read more

DON VICTORINO MILLAN SALCEDO

Iloilo, Sara

Victorino Millan Salcedo was born in Sara, Iloilo, on February 22, 1882, and became known for his leadership in politics … Read more

DR. ANTONIO TEDOCO JR.

Iloilo, Sara

Dr. Antonio Tedoco Jr., born on September 3, 1940, in Sara, Iloilo, was a doctor and politician known for his … Read more

DR. FELIPE LANDA JOCANO, SR.

Cabatuan, Iloilo

Dr. Felipe Landa Jocano, Sr., born in Cabatuan, Iloilo in 1930, was one of the Philippines’ pioneering anthropologists and a … Read more

DR. PABLITO J. VARONA, MD

Antique, Bugasong

Dr. Pablito J. Varona, born on July 30, 1929, in Ilaoud Bugasong, Antique, was a physician known for his significant … Read more

EDMAR TAGUIBE TACUEL

Iloilo, Tubungan

Edmar Tacuel, born January 6, 1999, in Tubungan, Iloilo, grew up in a farming family and later earned a degree … Read more

ELISEO J. SANGLAP

Iloilo, San Joaquin

Eliseo Jamero Sanglap, born in June 1876 in Jaro, Iloilo, became a key political figure during the American colonial period. … Read more

ELMER “LACKNET” BEDIA

Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo

Elmer “Lacknet” Bedia, born in Barotac Nuevo in 1962, began playing football at a young age and rose to national … Read more

EMELIO “CHIEFFY” ASADA CALIGDONG

Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo

Emilio “Chieffy” Asada Caligdon, born on September 28, 1982, is a celebrated football coach and former left winger who served … Read more

EVERARD VICENTE

Barotac Viejo, Iloilo

Everard C. Vicente, born in 1974 in Leon, Iloilo, is a well-known composer who grew up in Barotac Viejo and … Read more