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Tangible Movable Heritage

Explore the treasures that have been passed down through generations—artifacts, tools, textiles, and religious items that tell the stories of the past. From ancient pottery in Antique to religious relics in Iloilo, these movable objects reflect the island’s rich material culture.

1945 DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR’S OFFICE OF DUMARAO

Capiz, Dumarao

The 1945 Declaration of Real Property book from the Municipal Assessor’s Office of Dumarao records land ownership and property transactions … Read more

1949-1951 BOOK OF BAPTISM OF SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH RECORDS IN JAMINDAN

Capiz, Jamindan

The 1949-1951 Book of Baptism from San Sebastian Church in Jamindan is a hardbound record with about 92 pages, although … Read more

1958 BAGTINGAN SA DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO

Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental

The Bagtingan is a bell from 1958 found in Don Salvador Benedicto, measuring 14 inches tall and shaped like a … Read more

1961 MEMENTO FROM GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR

Iloilo, Tigbauan

The 1961 memento is a signed photograph from General Douglas MacArthur, gifted to Mayor Eugenio Torrento Sr. during the Panay … Read more

1973 MUNICIPAL FLAG OF ALIMODIAN

Alimodian, Iloilo

The Alimodian municipal flag, created in 1973 during Mayor Miguel Anas’s term, is a colorful nylon banner symbolizing the town’s … Read more

1977 SOUVENIR PROGRAM OF SAPIAN MUNICIPAL AND RELIGIOUS FIESTA

Capiz, Sapian

The 1977 Souvenir Program of the Sapian Municipal and Religious Fiesta is a small printed souvenir program measuring around 7 … Read more

AGONG NI GREGORIO FERMIN

Antique, Laua-an, San Ramon

The Agong of Gregorio Fermin from Brgy. San Ramon, Laua-an, is a traditional musical instrument made of a thin sheet … Read more

AMITA NETTING MACHINE OF OLD SAGAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Negros Occidental, Sagay

The Amita Netting Machine, made in the 1940s and owned by Old Sagay Elementary School, is a metal machine used … Read more

ANG ILOY: STATUE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CANDELARIA OF THE JARO CATHEDRAL(JARO, ILOILO CITY)

Iloilo, Iloilo City, Jaro

The Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, also known as “Ang Iloy,” is a limestone sculpture of the Virgin Mary and … Read more

AT THE WHEEL OF THE NATION SCULPTURE OF LGU SAN MIGUEL

Iloilo, San Miguel

The sculpture, At the Wheel of the Nation was created in 1954 by artist Augusto J. Lopez and is currently … Read more

BANGKAW KANG FERNANDO FAMILY

Antique, San Agustin, Valderrama

The bangkaw of the Fernando family, Brgy. San Agustin, Valderrama, is a traditional hunting and ceremonial weapon passed down in … Read more

BANGKAW NI LUCIO GOMEZ

Antique, San Remigio

The bangkaw owned by Lucio Gomez is a spear believed to be around 90 years old. Made of metal and … Read more

BANGKAW NI OTO VALENTIN(BRGY. TRANGKA, MAASIN)

Iloilo, Maasin

The bangkaw of the Valentin family, is a spear made with a kamagong handle which has been passed down through … Read more

BARRA CANNON (EXCAVATED IN BRGY. BARRA, ROXAS CITY)

Barra, Capiz, Roxas City

The Barra Cannon is an old weapon discovered underwater in 2014 by fishermen in Barangay Barra, Roxas City. It is … Read more

BAYONETA KANG PULGAN FAMILY(BRGY. DALA, MINA)

Iloilo, Mina

The bayonet was originally owned by Mr. Edwin S. Pulgan’s grandfather, who served in the miltary during the Second World … Read more

BULALO FOR POTTERY MAKING OF THE FORTUGANA FAMILY

Iloilo, Miagao

The bulalo is a small, glassy stone tool used by the Fortugana family in Miagao for almost 200 years to … Read more