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SCULPTURE OF SANTA MONICA OF HAMTIC

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SCULPTURE OF SANTA MONICA OF HAMTIC

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The Statue of Santa Monica in Hamtic is a revered wooden sculpture, with a black gown and gold lace design estimated to be over 150 years old. It was said to have originally been brought to Hamtic by a missionary priest, who entrusted its care to the Javier family. Exelino Delgado Javier, the original owner of the saint, passed it to his youngest daughter, Blesilda A. Javier, who then passed it unto the current caretakers, her nieces and nephews, Mary Jane, Jocelyn, and Exelino Javier Jr. The image is associated with a miraculous event in the 1950s when a woman ...
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SIMBANAN

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The Simbanan is a large, reddish-brown rock formation located within the grounds of General Leandro Fullon National School in Fabrica, Hamtic. Its rough surface is covered in plants, vines, and moss, and the rock has reportedly grown larger over the years. Locals believe the Simbanan is a simbahan (church) for engkanto (supernatural beings), giving it a mystical reputation connected to stories of unexplained illnesses and visits to maarams (seers) or siruhanos (traditional healers). The rock fosters social and spiritual connections through these shared beliefs, while scientifically, it holds potential for understanding local environmental changes. Despite its significance, no conservation efforts ...
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GENERAL LEANDRO FULLON NATIONAL SHRINE

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The General Leandro Fullon National Shrine is a public monument located in the municipal plaza of Hamtic, Antique, covering an area of 4,200 square meters. The shrine features a life-size metal statue of General Fullon on horseback, designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, and includes his tomb beneath the sculpture. The plaza was converted into the shrine in 2004, following a law passed in 1982 to honor Fullon’s role in the Philippine revolution and Filipino-American war. The shrine serves as a symbol of bravery and leadership, commemorating Fullon’s role as the first Filipino governor of Antique and a revolutionary hero. ...
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