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February 18, 2026

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The death registry book from Carles Catholic Church covers records from January 20, 1945, to August 6, 1947, and was maintained by parish priests and secretaries. It contains Volume 1/142 Specified Death Ceremonies, starting with Eustaquio Sabando and ending with Severino Bartolome. This book holds both historical and spiritual value, capturing not only deaths but also the community’s mourning practices and religious traditions. It is considered rare due to its age and survival through natural disasters that destroyed earlier records. Despite yellowing, tears, stains, and fading ink, the book remains readable but is at risk due to pest threats and ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

PHOTO OF THE FIRST MASS IN BATAD BY ARCHBISHOP TEOFILO CAMOMOT IN 1956

Batad, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The black-and-white photograph taken on July 24, 1956, by Vinson Studio captures an important religious event led by a highly respected archbishop at the Batad Catholic Church. It shows the archbishop in ceremonial clothing, seated with devoted followers beside him. The background reveals a church made from bamboo and aluminum, symbolizing strength and faith in the community. The photo holds historical and spiritual value as it documents a rare moment of shared devotion and leadership during a mass celebration. Though slightly stained and faded due to age and environmental factors, it has been well-preserved by storing it away from light, ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

PAG PATAY KAY JESUS BY ELPIDIO G. ZARAGOZA (RED BOOK) OF THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE IN BUENAVISTA

Buenavista, Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

“Pag Patay kay Jesus” is a religious book authored by Elpidio G. Zaragoza of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente in Buenavista, Guimaras.Commonly known as the ‘Red Book’ for its red fabric binding, this book plays an important role in the religious practices of the IFI. Its script is used in the annual Pagtaltal performances in Buenavista, Guimaras, which commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ. The book is also said to be source of the script for a similar religious performance in Albasan, Aklan. It is believed that it is the only known existing copy in possession of the IFI ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1869-1928 CANONICAL BOOKS ON BAPTISMAL RECORDS OF TOBIAS FORNIER

Antique, Tobias Fornier

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1869-1928 Canonical Books on Baptismal Records of Tobias Fornier, Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino Collection is a collection of baptismal records stored in the Dao Parish Convent. Comprising 15 volumes, they contain original handwritten entries in Spanish from 1869 to 1912 on vellum paper, followed by printed records from 1912 to 1928. The collection offers valuable insights into the community’s religious and socio-political landscape during the Spanish and early American colonial periods. The records detail baptisms with detailed information about the child, the parents and their occupations, and sponsors, showcasing the town’s social and political structure. Some volumes ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

MY MEMOIR AS A GUERILLA SECRET AGENT BY MANUEL T. TONDARES, SR.

Antique, San Jose de Buenavista

February 18, 2026

CMPG

“My Memoir as a Guerilla Secret Agent” by Manuel T. Tondares, Sr. is a 28-page, typewritten manuscript, documenting the author’s personal experiences as an undercover informant during the Japanese Occupation in the province of Antique. Salvaged from the demolished Tondares house in 2015, the manuscript offers a rare first-hand account of wartime events, including key events, conflicts, civilian and military groups, and even locations, from the perspective of a local civilian. It is an invaluable memoir and is considered as a pioneering work in creative nonfiction authored by an Antiqueño writer. The document’s physical condition has deteriorated over time, with ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

CEDULA TAX CERTIFICATES OF (DON.) FELIPE VARON

Antique, Pandan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Certificates of Registration of Don Felipe Varon are a set of cedula personal tax documents from 1905 to 1920 issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Philippines. These documents are part of a family collection passed down through generations within the Varon-Biadora family. Alongside other documents in the collection, these certificates are widely associated with Don Felipe’s vast landholdings and his contributions to the community, such as donating land for public spaces like schools and plazas in Pandan, Antique. Moreover, these documents are essential in understanding taxation during the American colonial period. The documents have undergone significant ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1907 LIBRO DE BAUTISMO KANG IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE SA BELISON

Antique, Belison

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Libro de Bautismo housed in the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) Church in Belison contains records of baptisms dating from 1907. It consists of 52 pages, mainly handwritten and in Spanish, and has been preserved in a fragile state due to aging and neglect. The book holds both spiritual and historical significance, as it represents the faith of the local community and the establishment of IFI as the oldest religious denomination in Belison, even predating the establishment of the municipality. Its record of individuals baptized in the church marks a key part of the town’s religious and cultural heritage. Despite ...

JANUARY 1945 – AUGUST 1947 DEATH REGISTRY OF ST. TERESA OF AVILA PARISH IN CARLES

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