Monuments and Markers Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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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, ...

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. ...

Monuments and Markers, Tangible Immovable Heritage

JALANDONI TRENCH MARKER

Antique, Culasi, Maniguin

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Maniguin Light Station is a historic lighthouse located on Maniguin Island, Antique, built in 1906 and now over 115 years old. It features Spanish and American colonial architecture, including a tall concrete tower with a spiral iron staircase and a keeper’s house called the Guest House. The lighthouse once helped local fishermen safely navigate the seas and served as an important landmark. Currently, the lighthouse is deteriorating, with rust damage inside and the keeper’s house in ruins, though it remains on its original site. Despite its significance, there are no known conservation efforts, and threats like typhoons and possible ...

DR. JOSE RIZAL MONUMENT

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