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THE CASA AZURIN -GELLA

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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 ...
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PAGUNSAN ANCESTRAL HOUSE

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The Pagunsan Ancestral House, built in 1951 in Belison, Antique, is a two-story structure made of strong woods like payhud, acacia, narra, and laua-an, with cement walls on the first floor. It was constructed by Bernabe Pagunsan, a public school teacher, to provide comfort for his middle-class family, with a master bedroom on the ground floor and a library on the second floor. The house has undergone some repairs on doors, floors, windows, and the kitchen due to wear over time. It served as a home for the Pagunsan family and hosted important visitors such as the former Vice Governor ...
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GINDAP ANCESTRAL HOUSE

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The Gindap Ancestral House, built in 1960 in Barbaza, Antique, is a two-story postwar home made of cement, hardwood, and brick, known for its solid structure and secret basement passage. Originally a simple house with two bedrooms, it was expanded over the years and became a gathering place for political figures and guests, including prominent leaders like Governor Evelio Javier and Assemblyman Arturo Pacificador. The house has remained in the Gindap family and was once home to Carlo Magno Gindap, a former mayor, and his wife Lydia, a school principal. Though some parts were repaired or altered, like windows and ...
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MAESTRAL ANCESTRAL HOUSE

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The Maestral Ancestral House in Barangay Sebaste, Sibunag, Guimaras is said to be the first concrete house in the barangay and believed to be the only intact ancestral home in the municipality. Built with materials transported from Iloilo by batil, the house features a blend of modern and traditional designs. The house is located on a 3.4-hectare property and includes a spacious interior with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen extension. Significant to the community, the house is a witness to several prominent local events including a dubbed ‘wedding of the year’ in 1997. Furthermore, the house serves as ...
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