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TIBOD KANG ALABADO FAMILY SA CULASI

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TIBOD KANG ALABADO FAMILY SA CULASI

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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 ...
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PININDANG

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Pinindang is a traditional method of preserving humoy-humoy or juvenile achovies practiced in Cualsi, Antique. The practice is seasonal, typically from December to January when anchovy catch is abundant. The process involves washing the fish, drying it under the sun, and shaping into thin, flat pieces. The result is a popular local delicacy and is said to be a common pasalubong for guests, helping the local economy. However the practice faces challenges, particularly the dwindling availability of anchovies. Still, the practice continues being passed down to the younger generation through informal learning by assisting their parents, ensuring the safeguard of ...
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POBLACION CENTURY OLD ACACIA TREE

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The Akasya tree (Samanea saman) near Culasi North Elementary School is a century-old tree visible throughout Culasi. It was planted during the tenure of a former municipal president in the 1930s, before the school was built on land donated by his family. Locals believe the tree is haunted, sharing stories of mysterious sightings and supernatural occurrences that create a strong sense of folklore around it. Despite these eerie tales, the tree stands as a symbol of community identity, history, and natural beauty, providing shade and uniting residents through shared beliefs. Attempts to remove the tree have been avoided by local ...
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JALANDONI TRENCH MARKER

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The Maniguin Light Station is a historic lighthouse located on Maniguin Island, Antique, built in 1906 and now over 115 years old. It features Spanish and American colonial architecture, including a tall concrete tower with a spiral iron staircase and a keeper’s house called the Guest House. The lighthouse once helped local fishermen safely navigate the seas and served as an important landmark. Currently, the lighthouse is deteriorating, with rust damage inside and the keeper’s house in ruins, though it remains on its original site. Despite its significance, there are no known conservation efforts, and threats like typhoons and possible ...
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