Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

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 ...

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 ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1958 BAGTINGAN SA DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO

Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Bagtingan is a bell from 1958 found in Don Salvador Benedicto, measuring 14 inches tall and shaped like a bomb, which adds to its uniqueness. It was used by both a local church and hacienda to call people for work or gatherings, especially at 5:30 a.m. for “arima,” the start of the day. It was discovered near an old avocado tree beside an ancestral house, a site rich in history and community memory. Locals believe it may date back to the Japanese occupation, adding to its mystery and historical value. However, it is currently at risk due to rust, ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

OLD PHILIPPINE MONEY OF THE YAESO FAMILY(BRGY. BANGA, CANDONI)

Candoni, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The old Philippine money owned by the Yaeso family in Candoni, Negros Occidental is around 82 years old and was inherited by Beverly S. Yaeso. These paper bills and coins are fragile and show signs of wear like tears and fading due to age and handling. The money reflects the financial instability during World War II, with both Japanese-issued “Mickey Mouse” bills and locally made guerrilla currencies circulating at the time. These currencies represent Filipino resistance to Japanese occupation and the hardships people faced during extreme inflation. Although conservation steps like careful storage have been taken, its delicate condition still ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1943 MAKINILYA KANG SIGMA POST OFFICE

Capiz, Sigma

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The 1943 Underwood typewriter, once used in the Sigma Post Office, is a sturdy metal machine bought from Iloilo City and brought to Sigma by train. It played an important role in helping the community reconnect after World War II, especially when the post office reopened in 1945. Belonging to Mr. De Alba, the postmaster, it was used for writing letters, reports, and official documents, making it a key tool in local communication and public service. The typewriter shows signs of aging, such as rust and fading, but is still preserved in good condition.

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

OLD MISSILE BELL (BRGY. IBACA, PRESIDENT ROXAS

Capiz, President Roxas

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Old Missile Bell in Barangay Ibaca, President Roxas, Capiz, is a metal object originally believed to be a missile from World War II, later repurposed into a community bell. Residents discovered it could produce a loud sound and began using it to alert the community during emergencies, like wildfires or storms. Over time, the bell became an important tool for communication, symbolizing unity and quick response in the community. Its condition shows signs of aging due to outdoor exposure, but the locals actively clean and maintain it.

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

KANYON FROM THE BATTLE OF BALISONG IN PILAR

Capiz, Pilar

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Kanyon from the Battle of Balisong in Pilar, Capiz, dates back to 1897 and is now 127 years old. It was used by Spanish forces during the Philippine Revolution and played a key role in a major local battle on June 17, 1898. Made of metal and now mounted on a concrete base built in 2019, it stands as a physical reminder of the bravery of Filipino revolutionaries. The cannon is historically important, symbolizing resistance, and is also valuable for education and tourism. While it remains structurally intact, it shows signs of aging, including stains from weather exposure, and ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

PHILIPPINE EMERGENCY NOTES OF THE DIVA FAMILY (BRGY. AGKILO, PANITAN)

Capiz, Panitan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Philippine Emergency Notes owned by the Diva family were issued between 1940 and 1944 during World War II as a local response to currency shortages caused by the Japanese occupation. These notes, printed in Iloilo, Bacolod, and Negros, came in various denominations and were used by guerrilla groups and local governments to keep trade going and resist the use of Japanese-issued money. Although printed with limited resources, they are now rare collectors’ items, appreciated for both their historical and visual value. The notes show signs of wear, such as yellowing, fading, tears, and foxing, and are currently stored carefully ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1973 MUNICIPAL FLAG OF ALIMODIAN

Alimodian, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Alimodian municipal flag, created in 1973 during Mayor Miguel Anas’s term, is a colorful nylon banner symbolizing the town’s identity, featuring 51 gold stars for its barrios and a central flame and seal. At 26 by 42 inches, it incorporates blue, red, orange, and pink lines from a white triangle, making it a unique municipal flag design in the Philippines. Though originally an official town symbol, the flag has fallen out of use and been replaced with a simplified version.The flag is now at the Alimodian Heritage Conservation Center and is considered historically rare and significant, representing the town’s ...

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

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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