Tangible Immovable Heritage Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Sigma Public Plaza is a public space in Poblacion Norte, Sigma, Capiz, covering about 0.52 hectares and over 100 years old. It features a circular pathway, a fountain, a 3-meter statue of Dr. Jose Rizal, a playground, a stage, and an open sports court surrounded by pine trees and carabao grass. The plaza was built after a strong typhoon in 1910 forced the town to move and has been altered several times, especially during a major renovation from 1994 to 1996. It serves as a center for social events, religious activities, and community gatherings, reflecting the town’s history and ...

Sites, Tangible Immovable Heritage

MAUSOLEO OF ADELA PIMENTEL AND FAMILY

Capiz, Cuartero

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Mausoleo of Adela Pimentel and Family is a private burial site located in Cuartero, Capiz, covering an area of 126.35 square meters. Built in 1955, it honors Adela Pimentel, a Filipino humanitarian who served in Vietnam as part of Operation Brotherhood during the 1950s. The tomb features a peaceful design with blue and white colors, angel statues, and space for seven graves. It is well-maintained by the family and remains in good condition despite the threat of natural disasters. Each year, the site becomes a communal space during All Saints’ Day, with a memorial mass led by the local ...

Monuments and Markers, Tangible Immovable Heritage

DR. JOSE RIZAL MONUMENT

Antique, Baladjay, San Remigio

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Dr. Jose Rizal Monument in San Remigio Elementary School, Antique, was built in 1922 and is nearly a century old. Donated by Atty. Ramon Maza, it symbolizes patriotism and honors Rizal’s fight for Philippine freedom. The life-size statue stands prominently at the school’s front and is surrounded by benches and plants, with a unique design featuring his books attached to his leg. Originally placed at the back of the school, it was moved to its current location in the 1990s through community effort and donations. Every December 30, the school and community hold a simple ceremony to honor Rizal, ...

Heritage Houses/Vernacular Architecture, Tangible Immovable Heritage

THE CASA AZURIN -GELLA

Antique, San Jose de Buenavista

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Casa Azurin-Gella is a Spanish-era ancestral house located in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, estimated to be over 200 years old. Built with coral stone and hardwood, it showcases arquitectura mestiza elements and reflects both local and Spanish design influences. It served as a hospital and military barracks during World War II and is now publicly owned under a usufruct agreement for preservation. The house is unoccupied but well-preserved, restored with the support of government officials and the National Historical Commission, which declared it a heritage house in 2020. Although restored, the structure faces risks from its open location ...

Government Structures, Private Built Structures and Commercial Establishments, Tangible Immovable Heritage

SALVANI SUGAR MILL

Antique, Patnongon, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Salvani Sugar Mill, located in Patnongon, Antique, is a privately owned muscovado sugar mill built in 1886 and is considered the oldest and largest in Panay. Located in Hacienda Salvani, a vast estate that provides jobs to locals and nearby communities. The mill features traditional sugar-making equipment, including a large furnace, mill, and metal “kawa” used for boiling sugarcane juice. Although some structures were rebuilt using cement and hollow blocks for compliance with modern standards, the original site and function remain intact. The mill is culturally significant not only for its economic impact but also for the annual ritual ...

Schools and Educational Complexes, Tangible Immovable Heritage

PANDAN CENTRAL SCHOOL GABALDON BUILDING

Antique, Centro Norte, Pandan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Pandan Central School Gabaldon Building, constructed in 1938, is a public school building located in Pandan, Antique, and is recognized as important cultural heritage under Philippine law. It has a U-shaped design with ten rooms, native hardwood floors, and capiz shell windows that help control sunlight and ventilation. The building was burned during World War II but was rebuilt with help from the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946 and later restored several times after damage from storms, including Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. It has been altered through renovations but remains on its original site and is still in use ...

Monuments and Markers, Tangible Immovable Heritage

UNION ROTONDA

Antique, Libertad, Union

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Union Rotonda is a public landmark located in Barangay Union, Libertad, Antique, built around the 1960s and standing at a busy Y-shaped road intersection. It features century-old metal chains believed to be from a shipwrecked vessel called Erik, which was destroyed by a typhoon, and some parts of the ship were used by locals for building. Over the years, the Rotonda has served as a meeting place and even a temporary jail for unruly people during local festivities. Though the structure remains in its original location, it has undergone some changes, such as closing off its door and modifying ...

Monuments and Markers, Tangible Immovable Heritage

JOSE RIZAL MONUMENT

Antique, Guisijan, Laua-an

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Jose Rizal Monument in Barangay Guisijan, Laua-an, Antique, is a public statue built in 1948 that honors the national hero Jose Rizal. The statue shows Rizal in a formal suit with a white coat draped over his arm, standing on a concrete pedestal with books by his side, symbolizing his role as a scholar. It is located in the old municipal plaza, an area once considered for becoming the town center due to Guisijan’s past importance and economic activity. The community respects the site deeply, especially after a local story about a family experiencing a strange illness after cleaning ...

Monuments and Markers, Tangible Immovable Heritage

GENERAL LEANDRO FULLON NATIONAL SHRINE

Antique, Hamtic

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The General Leandro Fullon National Shrine is a public monument located in the municipal plaza of Hamtic, Antique, covering an area of 4,200 square meters. The shrine features a life-size metal statue of General Fullon on horseback, designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, and includes his tomb beneath the sculpture. The plaza was converted into the shrine in 2004, following a law passed in 1982 to honor Fullon’s role in the Philippine revolution and Filipino-American war. The shrine serves as a symbol of bravery and leadership, commemorating Fullon’s role as the first Filipino governor of Antique and a revolutionary hero. ...

Sites, Tangible Immovable Heritage

ESTACA HIL

Antique, Bugasong, Ilaya

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Estaca Hill in Bugasong, Antique, is a natural hill with a Spanish-era fort built on top to watch for Moro pirate ships. The hill stands 335 meters high and offers views of the sea and nearby barangays, making it a strategic location. The original fort was destroyed, but the site remains important in local history as a defense point during raids in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, the hill is a public tourist spot with a viewing deck and concrete steps built for visitors by the local government. The hill is well maintained but has no fence to prevent ...

SIGMA PUBLIC PLAZA

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