Bugasong Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Floring’s Carinderia first opened in 1972 in Brgy. Ilaures, Bugasong, Antique as a small bamboo structure near a terminal. Established by Florencia Escoton Jalipa, it gained popularity for its native chicken adobo, a dish cooked by Florencia for her husband and his friends. Over time, the carinderia expanded its capacity, serving up to 50 people and preparing 30-40 native chickens daily, with a unique pricing system. The restaurant has been featured in food shows like ABS-CBN’s Magandang Buhay and recognized by the Department of Tourism in 2024 for its contribution to Philippine gastronomy. Floring’s Carinderia continues to thrive with Florencia’s ...

Significant Personalities

DR. PABLITO J. VARONA, MD

Antique, Bugasong

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Dr. Pablito J. Varona, born on July 30, 1929, in Ilaoud Bugasong, Antique, was a physician known for his significant contributions in rural healthcare. He completed his medical education at the University of Santo Tomas and passed the licensure exam in 1956, later pursuing a residency at St. Paul’s Hospital in Iloilo. In 1961, he returned to his hometown and, despite limited resources, established his own clinic while also managing a pharmacy with his wife. Throughout his career, Dr. Varona provided medical care to his community, known to often go beyond his duties by driving patients to distant hospitals and ...

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 ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PAGHABUL SA BAGTASON(LOOM WEAVING IN BAGTASON)

Antique, Bagtason, Bugasong

February 18, 2026

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Paghabul sa Bagtason, or loom weaving in Bagtason, is a weaving tradition practiced in Barangay Bagtason, Antique, believed to have been practiced since pre-Spanish times. The weaving process involves warping, rolling of threads, and carefully inserting each thread using bamboo tools. This work can take several days to complete. The woven cloth, hinabul, is made into a patadyong which can be used as an aboy-aboy (baby cradle), ampis (bathing wrap), a skirt, and more. Weaving takes place mainly from September to May, and weavers follow traditional beliefs, such as avoiding weaving on Tuesdays, Fridays, or during mourning, to ensure quality. ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

KINUNOT (Linabog)

Antique, Bugasong, Sabang West

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Kinunot is a traditional dish from the coastal barangays of Bugasong, Antique, particularly in Barangay Sabang West, where it has been cooked for generations. The dish is popular for its rich, savory flavor with a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk and sugar, with the vibrant color from atchuete. Kinunot serves both as a source of livelihood and a social dish, often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations in the community. However, challenges include a decrease in shark meat supply and a lack of interest among younger generations in learning the recipe.

Animals (Fauna), Natural Heritage

AWIS

Antique, Bugasong, Ilaures

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The awis, or tibo-tibo, is a native brackish-water snail found in Ilaures, Bugasong, especially in muddy riverbanks called gibungan and coconut groves known as kaalu-an. It has a glossy black shell and appears mostly during the rainy season, when locals say it is nagabaras (as many as sand). Traditionally eaten as food and used in folk medicine, awis is cooked simply by boiling after removing the tail tip. In 2014, the Awisan Festival was established to celebrate the snail with contests and dances inspired by it. Despite habitat loss and pollution, community cleanups and the festival help protect awis and ...

Sites, Tangible Immovable Heritage

ESTACA HIL

Antique, Bugasong, Ilaya

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Estaca Hill in Bugasong, Antique, is a natural hill with a Spanish-era fort built on top to watch for Moro pirate ships. The hill stands 335 meters high and offers views of the sea and nearby barangays, making it a strategic location. The original fort was destroyed, but the site remains important in local history as a defense point during raids in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, the hill is a public tourist spot with a viewing deck and concrete steps built for visitors by the local government. The hill is well maintained but has no fence to prevent ...

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