Significant Personalities Archives - Page 3 of 9 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Juan Anacleto Araneta was born in 1852 in Molo, Iloilo, and later moved to Bago, Negros Occidental, where he became involved in agriculture and business after studying commerce in Manila. He modernized sugar farming by bringing in new equipment and founded the Ma-ao Sugar Central, helping the local economy grow. In 1898, he led an uprising against Spanish forces in Bacolod using fake weapons, an event now celebrated as “Cinco de Noviembre.” After the revolution, he became Secretary of War in the short-lived Republic of Negros and later supported cooperation with the American colonizers.

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ASSEMBLYMAN PEDRO C. HERNAEZ

Bacolod, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

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Pedro C. Hernaez was a Filipino lawyer, politician, and diplomat born on December 12, 1899, in Talisay, Negros Occidental. He studied law and became a sugar industry executive serving as the President of the Talisay-Silay Sugar Planters Association before entering politics. In 1935, he was elected to the National Assembly and authored the law that made Bacolod a chartered city. He later became a senator and was appointed to the United Nations in 1946, where he helped in post-war efforts. Hernaez also served as Secretary of Commerce and Industry and later as Ambassador to Spain. He died in 1978, remembered ...

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EUGENIO TUMBAGAHAN TUDERIOS

Aklan, Tangalan

February 18, 2026

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Eugenio Tumbagahan Tuderios, born on September 6, 1894, in Dumatad, Tangalan, Aklan, was a dedicated public servant who held various government positions from the 1910s to the 1950s. He served as Barrio Lieutenant, Deputy Assessor, Municipal Councilor, and later as Municipal President of Makato. During World War II, he played a key role in separating Tangalan from Makato and was appointed Mayor of Tangalan under Executive Order No. 12 issued by Governor Tomas Confessor. He also became Deputy Governor of Capiz and a delegate to the Liberal Party’s national convention.

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LOURDES MAGNO CASTILLO

Aklan, Numancia

February 18, 2026

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Lourdes Magno Castillo, born on December 28, 1953, in Bulwang, Numancia, Aklan, is an Assistant Commissioner at the Commission on Audit (COA) in the Philippines. She grew up in North Cotabato, where she graduated as valedictorian, and later earned degrees in Commerce and Public Administration, including a doctorate. Castillo began her government career at the National Irrigation Administration before serving nearly 40 years at COA, rising to the highest career rank of Assistant Commissioner. She led various sectors within COA, improving financial reporting and pushing forward gender and development programs, which earned the agency a top-level recognition. In 2018, she ...

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ADELINA MALICSE

Aklan, Malay

February 18, 2026

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Adelina Malicse, born on October 22, 1940, in Barangay Kabulihan, Malay, Aklan, is a traditional midwife known locally as a paltera and healer. Coming from a family of healers, she continued their work, although she has stopped delivering babies in recent years. Adelina completed a short training course in midwifery and has delivered over 100 babies, keeping detailed records of her patients. She believes her healing abilities are guided by a mythical being called “tihoe,” and she uses rituals, chants, and natural remedies like suha leaves for treatment. Her role as a paltera is important historically and socially, as she ...

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SALVACION T. TROPA

Aklan, Makato

February 18, 2026

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Salvacion Tapal Tropa, born on September 29, 1942, is the last known practitioner of the traditional Yaya ritual in Calimbajan, Makato, Aklan, performed before pag-gaeab or ani (rice harvest). She also served as an assistant traditional midwife and is skilled in herbal healing, traditional physical therapy (hilot), and leading Catholic prayers during burials and community events. Salvacion learned her healing skills and rituals from her grandmother and parents, and she continues to share her herbal liniments made from natural plants like ginger and virgin coconut oil, giving them freely to those in need.

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DR. ARTEMIO CASTRO NABOR

Aklan, Madalag

February 18, 2026

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Dr. Artemio Castro Nabor, born in Madalag, Aklan in 1900, was a teacher, optometrist, journalist, and public servant known for his strong advocacy for Aklan’s history and identity. He studied optometry in Manila while working and later became an editor of several publications, including Ro Akeanon, which promoted the separation of Aklan from Capiz. In 1936, he served as Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Labor and helped develop the Eight-Hour Labor Law. During World War II, he led a bolo-armed resistance group called the Farmer-Labor Battalion against the Japanese. His most notable work was his research into Aklan’s ...

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JAIME ESPAÑOLA

Aklan, Libacao

February 18, 2026

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Jaime Española, a 103-year-old traditional healer from Barangay Dalagsaan, Libacao, Aklan, began practicing healing at the age of 18, a skill he inherited from his mother. Known locally as Palanublihon, his healing methods use native herbs like dahon it kadios and kasla to treat various ailments. Though he no longer performs some traditional rituals due to his age, many in his community still attest to the effectiveness of his healing. He believes his guidance comes from kaeag, unseen spirits who help him reveal the nature of a person’s illness and instruct him on the specific herbs to use for treatment.

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MARCOS ENERO COCHIENGCO

Aklan, Lezo

February 18, 2026

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Marcos E. Cochiengco, born on April 25, 1873, was a Filipino politician from Lezo, Aklan, who lived to the age of 104. He was the son of a Chinese father and a Filipina mother and studied at Liseo de Manila in his youth. During his lifetime, he held various important roles, including Katipunero lieutenant during the revolution, Chief of Police, Notary Public, Judge, and Mayor of Lezo. He helped establish the town cemetery and was a key figure in the separation of Lezo from Numancia in 1942. He also played a part in Aklan’s separation from Capiz in 1956.

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COLONEL JOSE CALIZO LALISAN

Aklan, Ibajay

February 18, 2026

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Col. Jose Calizo Lalisan, born in Ibajay, Aklan in 1918, was a dedicated teacher turned decorated military officer who played a vital role during and after World War II. When the war broke out, he joined the USAFFE and later helped organize a local guerrilla group that fought Japanese forces, contributing to the liberation of Panay Island. After the war, he continued serving in the military, rising to leadership positions in the Philippine Army and Military Intelligence Service, where he helped dismantle communist operations in the 1950s. For his bravery and service, he received several honors, including the Military Commendation ...

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