Tangible Movable Heritage Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Santo Entierro sculpture owned by the Acuesa family in Cauayan is an 82-year-old wooden statue carved in 1942, representing the entombed Christ. Made from santol wood, it features lifelike crystal eyes and detailed carvings, with several restorations over the years to maintain its original look. This statue plays a central role in the Holy Week “Pasos” procession, symbolizing Christ’s sacrifice and inspiring faith among the community. It has a rich history, having been moved from Saravia to Cauayan during World War II, showing the community’s devotion and efforts to preserve it. Despite its careful maintenance, the statue faces challenges ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SAN PEDRO SCULPTURE OF THE VERDEFLOR FAMILY IN TALISAY CITY

Negros Occidental, Talisay

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The San Pedro sculpture owned by the Verdeflor family in Talisay City is a 143-year-old wooden religious statue made in 1881. It shows St. Peter holding a rooster, symbolizing his denial of Jesus, and is used during Holy Week processions to remind the faithful of repentance and faith. The statue reflects the Spanish-era wood carving style with detailed facial and hand features, giving it a lifelike quality. It was made in Belgium and passed through several families before reaching the Verdeflor family, who now take care of it. Though well-preserved, it faces risks like fading, theft, and damage, so routine ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SAN JUAN DE BAUTISTA SCULPTURE OF THE PAREÑO FAMILY(BRGY. ALIMANGO, ESCALANTE)

Alimango, Escalante, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The San Juan de Bautista sculpture in Barangay Alimango, Escalante, is a 70-year-old religious statue made of concrete and steel, used during the annual San Juan Festival. It shows St. John the Baptist holding a small bowl, symbolizing baptism, and is valued for its unique design and heaviness. The statue plays a central role in local religious activities, especially the procession and sea-bathing rituals that strengthen community faith. It was inherited by the Pareño family and is linked to the first San Juan fiesta started by a Spanish-descended settler’s family. Preservation is challenged by the poor condition of the chapel ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

IRON DINOSAUR TRAIN NO. 13 OF THE VICTORIAS MILLING COMPANY INC.

Negros Occidental, Victorias

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Iron Dinosaur Train No. 13 is a 99-year-old steam locomotive built in 1925 by Baldwin Locomotive Works in the USA and used by Victorias Milling Company to transport sugarcane. It stands 9 feet tall, weighs 18 tons, and runs on steam powered by bagasse, a sugar mill waste. The train was important for moving harvested sugarcane from farms to mills and also served as a local transportation mode connecting plantations. Although the train is now a static display, it faces deterioration due to exposure to weather and lack of formal preservation funding. Community efforts keep it accessible for education ...

Archaeological Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SS PANAY SHIPWRECK BELL OF SIPALAY

Negros Occidental, Sipalay

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The SS Panay Shipwreck Bell was recovered in 1998 from the wreck of the SS Panay, which sank in 1941 during World War II near Sipalay City. The bell, made of metal and measuring 80 cm tall, still shows its original gold-copper color and features an engraved cross with floral designs. It served as an important signaling device on the ship, which was delivering ammunition to Filipino guerrillas when it was torpedoed by Japanese forces. The bell is now displayed at the old Sipalay Municipal Building, currently the city police station, symbolizing the local history and wartime efforts. Despite its ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

11 VOLUMES LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RECORDS OF SAN ENRIQUE

Negros Occidental, San Enrique

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 11 volumes of Local Civil Registrar Records from San Enrique cover vital events like births, marriages, and deaths from the 1960s to the 1970s. These paper records were once neglected but later organized and preserved by office staff to protect important historical data. These records are crucial for verifying personal information, settling disputes, and enabling access to government services. The documents show signs of aging, such as stains, tears, and brittleness, making preservation urgent. To protect these records, the office plans to improve storage conditions and gradually digitize the files for long-term safekeeping.

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

SAN CARLOS MILLING COMPANY INC. STEAM TRAIN NO. 1 (SCMCI STEAM TRAIN NO. 1)

Negros Occidental, San Carlos

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The San Carlos Milling Company Inc. Steam Train No. 1 was built in 1912 and served to transport harvested sugarcane for the local sugar industry. It is made of durable materials like steel and wood, measuring about 7.6 meters long, but many internal parts are now missing or damaged. The train played a key role in San Carlos City’s economy by helping move sugarcane efficiently, which boosted the city’s growth and development. It symbolizes the city’s rich industrial and agricultural history and reflects early 20th-century engineering skill. Currently, the train is displayed in People’s Park but shows signs of rust ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

AMITA NETTING MACHINE OF OLD SAGAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Negros Occidental, Sagay

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Amita Netting Machine, made in the 1940s and owned by Old Sagay Elementary School, is a metal machine used to make fishing nets more quickly. It was donated by a Spanish friend to help fishermen and students produce nets faster, boosting fishing productivity and the local economy. This machine represents an important shift from manual net-making to using machines, making the work easier and more efficient. It attracted fishermen from nearby areas who came to learn how to use it, showing strong community cooperation. Though still intact, the machine has become stiff and rusty over time but could work ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

STA. ROSA SCULPTURE OF THE RIVERA FAMILY IN MURCIA

Murcia, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Sta. Rosa wooden statue, owned by the Rivera family, is a life-sized religious image made in 1946 and has lasted 78 years. It is known for surviving a fire set by Japanese soldiers during World War II. The community believes the statue has the power to stop bad weather and often carries it during festivals. It symbolizes faith, resilience, and protection, inspiring people through Sta. Rosa’s example of selflessness and service. Although it shows signs of aging like stains and fading, it is kept safe in a chapel, but there is concern about future care due to the lack ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KIMONA KANG MALSI FAMILY SA ILOG

Ilog, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Kimona of the Malsi family is a loose, translucent blouse made from jusi fabric, dating back to 1922 and inherited by Darlene Grace Malsi from her grandmother. It features delicate handwoven embroidery of flower buds and vines in green, yellow, and pink, with a unique rectangular back neckline and shorter sleeves than usual. The kimona was originally worn by Lucena Paglomutan, mainly for Sunday Mass, and now serves as a family keepsake. Its design reflects traditional Filipino women’s clothing during the American colonial period. The kimona is rare due to its fine embroidery, fabric, and distinctive style, though it ...

SANTO ENTIERRO SCULPTURE OF THE ACUESA FAMILY IN CAUAYAN

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