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February 18, 2026

CMPG

The bangkaw of the Fernando family, Brgy. San Agustin, Valderrama, is a traditional hunting and ceremonial weapon passed down in the Fernando family, said to be over 100 years old. The spear is made up of a wooden shaft made from local wood called “layaw”, and a triangular-shaped metal spearhead called “surab”. It was used for hunting wild animals, such as wild pigs and deer, and also for local rituals called “pangagda makayhang” by decorating it with at least one “kundiman” or red cloth. While it suffers from rust and lack of use, the spear is preserved by the family, ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

BANGKAW NI LUCIO GOMEZ

Antique, San Remigio

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The bangkaw owned by Lucio Gomez is a spear believed to be around 90 years old. Made of metal and wood, the spear measures 142 cm in total length, with a 34 cm metal blade that is dull and has rusted over time. Originally purchased by his grandfather in Valderama, Antique for hunting animals like deer and pigs, the spear was then passed down to his father Jose Gomez, then to Lucio who currently continues the family tradition. It was used not only to provide food but also to earn money by selling the animals they caught. The bangkaw is ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

AGONG NI GREGORIO FERMIN

Antique, Laua-an, San Ramon

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Agong of Gregorio Fermin from Brgy. San Ramon, Laua-an, is a traditional musical instrument made of a thin sheet of “saway” or copper. The instrument has been passed down through generations in the Fermin family. Estimated to be around 90 years old, it is used in babaylanic rituals, where its sounds are believed to call upon idadalmunon (lower realm entities) as well as the ibabawnon (upper realm beings. The agong is intricately designed with embossed fleur-de-lis patterns and dragon motifs, and is played by two people using a cob of mais (corn cob) or sometimes a padded mallet typically ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

TIBOD KANG ALABADO FAMILY SA CULASI

Antique, Culasi

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Tibod of the Alabado family is a traditional earthen jar claimed to be over 100 years old. Made from a mixture of clay soil and bricks found in mountainous areas, it is mainly used for storing salt as well as other food items. It is durable and has been passed down through generations, with the current owner, Fructoso C. Alabado, inheriting it from his father. According to family tradition, the tibod must always be kept full of salt to ensure good fortune, a practice the owner follows diligently. It also holds both historical and socioeconomic significance, having been essential ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KAWA KANG JANAIRO FAMILY

Antique, Caluya, Sibay

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The kawa of the Janairo family from Barangay Sibay, Caluya is a large cauldron believed to date back to the early 1800s and was once used for sugar production. Measuring 23.5 inches tall and 52 inches in diameter, the kawa is made of pure steel which, despite the rust, remains durable and usable. It is believed that the kawa was made during the Spanish colonial period and was passed down through generations of the Janairo family. The kawa was hidden during the Japanese occupation to prevent it from being confiscated. It holds significant social, economic, historical, and aesthetic value, especially ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

GALINGAN NGA BATO NI LA MEREN

Antique, Bugasong, Igbalangao

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Galingan nga Bato ni La Meren from Brgy. Igbalangao, Bugasong, is a traditional stone grinder used for grinding grains like corn and rice. It consists of two white stones: the base stone “Laki” (male) and the upper stone “Bahi” (female), with a wooden handle and axle made from sibukaw wood, a local tree. This stone grinder is an essential tool for grinding grains both for animal feed and culinary uses such as making traditional rice cakes. The galingan holds a cultural significance within the community, as it symbolizes a time when mechanical tools were rare. It also reflects the ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KUDKUDAN KANG ESPANOLA FAMILY SA BARBAZA

Antique, Barbaza

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The kudkudan is a traditional household item of the Española family made of steel and wood, used for grating coconut. It was crafted in 1966 and although newer machine-made kudkudans exist, this item is still used in households in remote areas due to its practicality. The kudkudan’s historical significance lies in its role in preparing ingredients for traditional recipes, while its aesthetic value reflects the local culture and craftsmanship. It has minor physical damage, including stains and tears, and the wood is regularly replaced when damaged. Despite the availability of modern machines, families continue to use the kudkudan to save ...

BANGKAW KANG FERNANDO FAMILY

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