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February 18, 2026

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Pangbobo, the traditional craft of making fish traps called “bobo,” is practiced in coastal areas of Concepcion, Iloilo, especially in Brgy. Lo-ong. These traps, made from bamboo, PVC netting, and hose materials, are designed to capture fish effectively and are central to the livelihood of local fisherfolk. The skill is informally passed down from elders to younger generations through hands-on learning. Beyond providing food, pangbobo carries historical and cultural value, reflecting indigenous knowledge of marine life and sustainable fishing. It also plays a vital socioeconomic role, offering employment to artisans who build and maintain the traps. However, challenges such as ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

PANGINHAS

Carles, Iloilo, Sicogon

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Panginhas, or the traditional gathering of shellfish during low tide, is a practice on Sicogon Island rooted in generations of sustainable marine harvesting. It reflects the islanders’ deep bond with the sea, relying on tidal rhythms and eco-friendly techniques like hand-picking from reef flats and tidal pools. This communal activity fosters cooperation, strengthens social ties, and reinforces shared responsibility for marine conservation. Passed down through oral tradition and hands-on learning, panginhas helps preserve local knowledge and cultural identity. Despite its continuity, the practice faces threats from overharvesting, habitat destruction, and harmful methods like using fish poison. To protect this heritage, ...

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SALT MAKING

Bubog, Guimaras, Sebaste, Sibunag

February 18, 2026

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Salt making is practiced in the coastal barangays of Sebaste and Bubog in Sibunag, Guimaras, where residents use punungan or fishponds during the dry season, January until May, to produce salt. The practice in the barangay was said to have began in 1983 when Teofisto Vilchez converted his fishpond into an asinan to provide income and employment. At present, only Sebaste remained active in salt production, sustained by 39 workers in the Sebaste-Bubog Salt-Making Association. The process of salt production involves creating clay boxes (kahons) and filling them with seawater. Once the salt has dried and crystallized, it is harvested ...

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PAGPANULO

Guimaras, Igcawayan, San Lorenzo, Suclaran

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pagpanulo, or night gleaning, is a traditional practice in the coastal barangays of Igcawayan and Suclaran in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, where people catch various shellfish and small fishes during low tide at night. Originally, gleaners used bamboo torches (sulo), later replaced by kerosene-fueled gauze lamps, and now flashlights or headlamps for better lighting. The tools they use include bolos, knives, and any type of a container to collect species like shrimp, crab, and various fish, which are either consumed or sold for income. This activity is best done during the habagat season when rivers overflow. The practice is passed down ...

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PAGPANGLABAY

Buenavista, Guimaras, San Miguel, Sawang, Zaldivar

February 18, 2026

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Pagpanglabay is a traditional fishing method practiced in coastal barangays of Buenavista, Guimaras like San Miguel, Zaldivar, and Sawang. It involves using a long line baited with hooks placed at regular intervals, set in either deep-sea or coastal waters to catch fish. The practice is done during the night, the practice begins with the nagapanglabay preparing the labay, attaching hooks and bait depending on what they intend to catch, and then deploying it into the water. After soaking for 2 to 3 hours, the line is retrieved, and the caught fish are sold locally. The practice is learned informally and ...

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PANG-ASIN NGA BUD-BUD (SALT MAKING)

Amparo, Antique, Apgahan, Padang, Patnongon, Sitio Baybay

February 18, 2026

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Pang-asin nga bud-bud is a traditional practice of making salt in several coastal barangays of Pantongon, Antique. The process involves several steps, from constructing a salimbuwang, a filtering box to drain seawater, to storing the brine in a kam-aw or clay container, and drying the brine in lata or bamboo nodes under the sun. After a few days, salt is then harvested through the karagot. Salt made through bud-bud provides a subtle yet unique flavor profile. The practice is typically passed down through generations, with children learning by helping their parents. More than an important source of income, it is ...

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PININDANG

Antique, Culasi

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pinindang is a traditional method of preserving humoy-humoy or juvenile achovies practiced in Cualsi, Antique. The practice is seasonal, typically from December to January when anchovy catch is abundant. The process involves washing the fish, drying it under the sun, and shaping into thin, flat pieces. The result is a popular local delicacy and is said to be a common pasalubong for guests, helping the local economy. However the practice faces challenges, particularly the dwindling availability of anchovies. Still, the practice continues being passed down to the younger generation through informal learning by assisting their parents, ensuring the safeguard of ...

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PAGDAGA KAG HIMALAY

Antique, Caluya

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pagdaga kag Himalay is a traditional ritual practiced in Caluya, Antique, where locals pay homage to the spiritual elements they believe are the original owners of the land on which a house stands. The ritual, performed under the guidance of an albularyo (folk healer), involves offering a live pig and other prepared items, which are numbered seven. The length of the pig’s cry during the ritual is believed to signify the prosperity or difficulties the family will face. The ritual’s offerings are consumed exclusively by the family and cannot be shared with neighbors, with leftovers buried. Passed down through generations, ...

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PAMUHAG(Honey Collection)

Antique, Barbaza, Idao, Langkaon, Marigne, Mayabay, Nalusdan

February 18, 2026

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Pamuhag is a traditional way of harvesting honey by local residents in the upland barangays of the municipality of Barbaza, Antique. Harvest typically occurs during the dry season, from May to July, when trees bloom, and honey bees build their hives. The process involves smoking the bees out of their hives, climbing trees to access them, and extracting the honey using clean hands and a strainer. The knowledge of this practice has been passed down through generations, however younger generations are becoming less familiar with it. Honey collected through pamuhag is not only a valued local food source but also ...

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LAMBAKLAD

Antique, Tibiao

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Lambaklad fishing is a traditional fishing method practiced in Tibiao, Antique using bamboo rafts and nets to catch fish. The term comes from lambat (net) and baklad (corral), and this method is said to have been introduced by early Austronesian settlers. Passed down through generations, this technique involves setting up a bamboo and rattan fish trap along the migratory path, or known as the “tuna highway”, to catch various species. It is a cooperative effort among local fishermen, as the practice entails lowering the net into the water and hauling it up when full, making it an effective and environmentally ...

PANGBOBO (FISH-TRAP MAKING)

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