Archival Holdings Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

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.

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1945 BOOK OF DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSORS’ OFFICE OF TAPAZ

Capiz, Tapaz

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1945 Book of Declaration of Real Property from the Tapaz Municipal Assessors’ Office is a record that lists property ownership in the area. Although the book is damaged with torn pages, stains, insect marks, and some missing parts, most of the information remains readable and is still used as a reference. This book formalized land ownership rights and helped guide property use, taxation, and community planning. It supports legal transactions and protects against disputes by clearly recording owners’ responsibilities. The book is rare due to its age and clear handwriting, making it valuable for historical and property research. To ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1977 SOUVENIR PROGRAM OF SAPIAN MUNICIPAL AND RELIGIOUS FIESTA

Capiz, Sapian

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1977 Souvenir Program of the Sapian Municipal and Religious Fiesta is a small printed souvenir program measuring around 7 inches wide. It was produced by the Municipality of Sapian and printed by Bernas Printing Press, featuring classic design and printing styles of the late 1970s. The program served as a memento for the town’s annual civic and religious celebration, reflecting the culture and festivities of that time. Its physical condition shows signs of age, including visible tears or breaks in the material.

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

JANUARY 1946 – AUGUST 1957 REGISTER OF MARRIAGE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF PONTEVEDRA

Capiz, Pontevedra

February 18, 2026

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The Register of Marriage from January 1946 to August 1957 in Pontevedra is a government-issued record documenting marital unions in the town. It serves not only as legal proof of marriage but also as a valuable historical and genealogical reference for families and researchers. The register has survived floods and other disasters thanks to the efforts of the local government, who manually dried and restored the pages. However, the physical condition of the register has deteriorated over time, showing signs of yellowing, tears, folds, and brittleness. Current conservation efforts include secure storage, plans to relocate the records to a safer ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1949-1951 BOOK OF BAPTISM OF SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH RECORDS IN JAMINDAN

Capiz, Jamindan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1949-1951 Book of Baptism from San Sebastian Church in Jamindan is a hardbound record with about 92 pages, although eight pages are missing. The book’s cover is blue but faded, and the pages are yellowed, stained, torn, and have signs of insect damage. This baptismal register is historically important as the oldest record of baptisms in the parish, serving as proof of religious rites and essential for legal matters like citizenship and marriage. The book is kept under the care of the parish secretary and stored securely in a locked cabinet to protect it. Despite regular cleaning and inspection, ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1944 – 1962 REGISTRY OF DEATHS OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL REGISTRAR OF IVISAN

Capiz, Ivisan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Registry of Deaths book from Ivisan covers records from 1944 to 1962 and is the oldest death register preserved after earlier records were likely destroyed during World War II. It contains 96 pages arranged in chronological order and is hardbound but shows signs of aging, such as yellowing, foxing, fading, and tears. This book is important historically because it documents deaths during and after the war, providing proof of death for the community. The book is still kept and managed by the local government, though some records are fading and the paper is becoming fragile. To protect it, the ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1945 DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR’S OFFICE OF DUMARAO

Capiz, Dumarao

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1945 Declaration of Real Property book from the Municipal Assessor’s Office of Dumarao records land ownership and property transactions from that year. It contains about 600 pages arranged in chronological order and is covered in thick brown cloth for protection. This book is historically important as it documents property rights and helped local government collect taxes for public services. It is the oldest known record of its kind in the area and serves as proof of land ownership, especially useful when property titles are unclear. The book shows signs of aging, such as yellowed, brittle pages, tears, faded ink, ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1961 MEMENTO FROM GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR

Iloilo, Tigbauan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1961 memento is a signed photograph from General Douglas MacArthur, gifted to Mayor Eugenio Torrento Sr. during the Panay Landing Memorial event. The photo, with a handwritten dedication, honors the mayor’s bravery in raising the Philippine flag during World War II. Over time, the image suffered damage from light, moisture, and termites, leading to fading, holes, and missing parts. Despite the damage, it holds strong historical, social, and political importance, symbolizing the bond between American and Filipino wartime leaders. The photograph is now preserved in a glass frame and displayed at Bistro Torrento, where it continues to educate visitors ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

WITHOUT SEEING THE DAWN: A NOVEL BY STEVAN JAVELLANA

Iloilo, Santa Barbara

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Without Seeing the Dawn is a novel written by Stevan Javellana in 1947 and is a softbound first edition book with 368 pages, showing signs of aging like stains, folds, and fading. The story is set in Brgy. Manhayang, Iloilo, and follows the lives of villagers before and during World War II, highlighting how war changed their peaceful lives. It focuses on the struggles of Filipinos under Japanese occupation and celebrates their courage and resilience. The novel is historically important as it reflects the experiences of rural communities during wartime and holds special meaning for towns like Santa Barbara, known ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1877 CREACIÓN DEL BARRIO DE JIMANBAN EN PUEBLO CIVIL INDEPENDIENTE DE SU MATRIZ SANTA BARBARA (THE CREATION JIMANBAN INDEPENDENT FROM THE TOWN STA. BARBARA)

Iloilo, New Lucena

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1877 document records the official creation of Jimanban as an independent pueblo, separating it from the town of Santa Barbara. Signed by the Cabezas de Barangay, it was a formal petition to the Governor-General seeking political autonomy. This two-page letter, now kept by Mr. Assessor, marks the beginning of what is now known as New Lucena. The document is significant historically and socially, representing the town’s early efforts in self-governance and identity formation. It is physically fragile due to fading, folds, and creases, and is at risk of further damage if not carefully preserved. To protect it, the document ...

11 VOLUMES LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RECORDS OF SAN ENRIQUE

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