Anini-y Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Juan Castillo Obaga, born on November 11, 1911, was a local politician in Butuan, Anini-y, Antique, instrumental in the creation of the Municipality of Anini-y. He sought the separation of Anini-y from Dao, traveling to Manila to lobby support from key political figures.. Executive Order No. 253 was signed by then President Elpidio Quirino on August 5, 1949, officially recognizing Anini-y as a separate municipality, and Obaga became its first Municipal Mayor. His tenure saw tax collection campaigns and infrastructure development of the town. He died on November 7, 1955, leaving behind a legacy remembered by many for his role ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SCULPTURE OF ST. JOHN DE NEPOMUCENO

Anini-y, Antique, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Sculpture of St. John de Nepomuceno in Poblacion, Anini-y is a wooden statue said to have been created around 1900. The statue, which originally held a plant in one hand, features a sculpted three-layered priestly vestment and is displayed in the convent of the Parish of St. John de Nepomuceno. It holds significant spiritual importance as the patron saint of confessions and is central to the parish’s feast celebrations, where it is paraded by male devotees. The statue is one of two old wooden figures of St. John de Nepomuceno in the parish. While similar statues exist in other ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Oral Traditions and Expressions, including Language

ISTORYA NI MAGKATUN

Anini-y, Antique, Lisub-B

February 18, 2026

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The stories are a collection of local folktales centering around Magkatun, whose real name was Santiago Salcedo, believed to be a former member of the US Navy. According to these stories, he often ventured into mariit (mystical or dangerous) places and cut down trees considered sacred or inhabited by spirits. After these trees were cut, residents of nearby houses would report hearing loud noises believed to be caused by a tamawo (local supernatural being). He avoided directly returning home, often resting under trees or going from one house to another to evade any spirits that followed him. His stories are ...

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

IBA MARINE RESERVE AND FISH SANCTUARY

Anini-y, Antique, Iba

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Iba Marine Reserve and Fish Sanctuary is a non-NIPAS (National Integrated Protected Areas System, RA7586) protected area located in Barangay Iba, Anini-y, covering 5.54 hectares. The sanctuary features clear turquoise waters that indicate a healthy marine environment, with varying shades of blue marking the changes in depth. Traditional fishing methods like panalun-ton, pamunit, and panaplik are still practiced, and a regulated open season allows local residents to fish under strict guidelines. The sanctuary provides both livelihood and food to the community while serving as a site for ecological and scientific study. Managed by the local government and MENRO, the ...

Schools and Educational Complexes, Tangible Immovable Heritage

ANINI-Y CENTRAL SCHOOL GABALDON BUILDING

Anini-y, Antique, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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The Gabaldon Building of Anini-y Central School in Antique was constructed in 1935 and is now 86 years old, serving educational purposes. Its design combines traditional Filipino architecture like bahay kubo and bahay na bato with American influences, featuring raised floors, Capiz windows, and concrete stilts for ventilation and durability. Originally used by early students and later adapted for different school functions, it was renovated in 2018 by the Department of Education with guidance from the National Historical Commission. The building remains occupied and in excellent condition, though some parts were altered during restoration. As a Gabaldon school building, it ...

Churches, Temples and Places of Worship, Tangible Immovable Heritage

SAN JUAN DE NEPOMUCENO PARISH CHURCH (ANINI-Y CHURCH)

Anini-y, Antique, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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San Juan de Nepomuceno Parish Church in Anini-y, Antique is a Spanish-era coral stone church built between 1879 and 1898 by Augustinian friars and is the only one of its kind preserved in the province. It features baroque architecture with coral stone walls, a three-level bell tower, and a wide lawn, and was fully restored in 2017 by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. The church’s first version was built in the early 1600s, and the current structure was finalized in the late 1800s, having gone through war, natural disasters, and changes in administration. Inside, it still holds original ...

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