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February 18, 2026

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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 ...

Heritage Houses/Vernacular Architecture, Tangible Immovable Heritage

PAGUNSAN ANCESTRAL HOUSE

Antique, Bajalan-Lancara, Belison

February 18, 2026

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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 ...

Heritage Houses/Vernacular Architecture, Tangible Immovable Heritage

GINDAP ANCESTRAL HOUSE

Antique, Barbaza, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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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 ...

Schools and Educational Complexes, Tangible Immovable Heritage

ANINI-Y CENTRAL SCHOOL GABALDON BUILDING

Anini-y, Antique, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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The Gabaldon Building of Anini-y Central School in Antique was constructed in 1935 and is now 86 years old, serving educational purposes. Its design combines traditional Filipino architecture like bahay kubo and bahay na bato with American influences, featuring raised floors, Capiz windows, and concrete stilts for ventilation and durability. Originally used by early students and later adapted for different school functions, it was renovated in 2018 by the Department of Education with guidance from the National Historical Commission. The building remains occupied and in excellent condition, though some parts were altered during restoration. As a Gabaldon school building, it ...

Churches, Temples and Places of Worship, Tangible Immovable Heritage

SAN JUAN DE NEPOMUCENO PARISH CHURCH (ANINI-Y CHURCH)

Anini-y, Antique, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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San Juan de Nepomuceno Parish Church in Anini-y, Antique is a Spanish-era coral stone church built between 1879 and 1898 by Augustinian friars and is the only one of its kind preserved in the province. It features baroque architecture with coral stone walls, a three-level bell tower, and a wide lawn, and was fully restored in 2017 by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. The church’s first version was built in the early 1600s, and the current structure was finalized in the late 1800s, having gone through war, natural disasters, and changes in administration. Inside, it still holds original ...

Heritage Houses/Vernacular Architecture, Tangible Immovable Heritage

MAESTRAL ANCESTRAL HOUSE

Guimaras, Sebaste, Sibunag

February 18, 2026

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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 ...

Schools and Educational Complexes, Tangible Immovable Heritage

GABALDON BUILDING

Aguilar, Guimaras, San Lorenzo

February 18, 2026

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The Gabaldon building at Aguilar Elementary School in Guimaras was constructed between 1932 and 1936 under the Gabaldon Law. The building served as the first public school in the municipality of San Lorenzo as a primary school, then turned into a multipurpose hall, even as an evacuation center during Typhoon Ruping in 1990. Over time, the building deteriorated due to natural wear, termites, and typhoon damage, with the roof and wooden floors having collapsed in 2008. The structure is now in ruins, surrounded by vegetation, and enclosed to prevent access due to safety concerns. Efforts for restoration have been delayed, ...

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

GUISI LIGHTHOUSE

Dolores, Guimaras, Nueva Valencia

February 18, 2026

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The Guisi Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Luzaran, is a historical lighthouse located in Sitio Guisi, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Built in 1894, it was part of the Spanish colonial government’s effort to improve maritime safety, in guiding ships through the Iloilo Strait. The structure stands 17.5 meters tall and is made of iron which has deteriorated over time due to rust and exposure to the coastal environment. The lighthouse remains on its original site and is considered a cultural landmark, attracting tourists and supporting the local economy. It is currently in a state of ruin but is recognized ...

Churches, Temples and Places of Worship, Tangible Immovable Heritage

BALAAN BUKID SHRINE

Balcon Melliza, Guimaras, Jordan

February 18, 2026

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The Balaan Bukid Shrine in Jordan, Guimaras was constructed in 1954 as a gesture of gratitude for protection during World War II. The shrine, which includes a chapel and a giant cross, stands atop a high point called Bondolan Point and has been attracting thousands of visitors and pilgrims, especially during Holy Week. It features 14 Stations of the Cross, a simple chapel with a retablo, and several grottoes, including one for Our Lady of Lourdes. The shrine’s exterior is decorated with intricate concrete designs, with a large cross standing nearby, offering a panoramic view of Iloilo and Guimaras. It ...

Churches, Temples and Places of Worship, Tangible Immovable Heritage

STO. ROSARIO CHAPEL

Buenavista, Guimaras, Sto. Rosario

February 18, 2026

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The Sto. Rosario Catholic Chapel of Buenavista, Guimaras features a heptagonal design with concrete walls, sky blue iron grill doors, and a roof made of corrugated galvanized iron sheets. The chapel is 20 meters in length, 17 meters in width, and approximately 7 meters in height, with a total land area of around 1,000 square meters. It was constructed in 1967 from contributions from local residents and is considered as the first Catholic church in Barangay Sto. Rosario. The chapel is also associated with paranormal stories, with reports of supernatural sightings linked to its construction site which was once a ...

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