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February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Libro de Bautismo housed in the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) Church in Belison contains records of baptisms dating from 1907. It consists of 52 pages, mainly handwritten and in Spanish, and has been preserved in a fragile state due to aging and neglect. The book holds both spiritual and historical significance, as it represents the faith of the local community and the establishment of IFI as the oldest religious denomination in Belison, even predating the establishment of the municipality. Its record of individuals baptized in the church marks a key part of the town’s religious and cultural heritage. Despite ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KUDKUDAN KANG ESPANOLA FAMILY SA BARBAZA

Antique, Barbaza

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The kudkudan is a traditional household item of the Española family made of steel and wood, used for grating coconut. It was crafted in 1966 and although newer machine-made kudkudans exist, this item is still used in households in remote areas due to its practicality. The kudkudan’s historical significance lies in its role in preparing ingredients for traditional recipes, while its aesthetic value reflects the local culture and craftsmanship. It has minor physical damage, including stains and tears, and the wood is regularly replaced when damaged. Despite the availability of modern machines, families continue to use the kudkudan to save ...

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,

PAGMAMA (BETEL NUT CHEWING)

Antique, Valderrama

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pagmama, or betel nut chewing, is a traditional practice in the rural areas of Valderrama, Panay, and neighboring provinces. This is commonly practiced by elders and younger generations who imitate the practice. The process involves preparing ingredients such as betel nut, apog (lime), tobacco, and buyo leaves, which are then chewed together to produce a red-colored saliva. This practice is known to serve various purposes, including socialization, stress relief, and as a folk remedy for ailments like toothaches and stomachaches. Despite its perceived health benefits, the practice is becoming less popular among the younger generation due to concerns over aesthetics, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PAMANDAY

Antique, Sibalom

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pamanday, or blacksmithing, is a traditional craft practiced by skilled artisans in Sibalom, Antique. The primary tools used by blacksmiths include mallets, anvils, and grinders. The process involves heating metal, usually from leaf springs, shaping it with a mallet, and sharpening it using a grindstone. Blacksmiths also add aesthetic touches to their work, particularly to bolos, often crafting handles from carabao horns shaped into dragon heads. The craft has been passed down through generations, the craft continues to thrive, producing bladed weapons such as bolos for both local use and broader markets, including in online markets. Historically, blacksmithing served to ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

Antique, Sebaste

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Feast of St. Blaise is an annual religious celebration in Sebaste, Antique, honoring the patron saint of throat illness, animals, wool combers, and trade. The festival takes place on the 2nd and 3rd days of February, attracting devotees from across Panay Island who believe in his miraculous healing powers. The celebration involves rituals such as the “palapak,” where participants place their heads beneath the statue of St. Blaise for blessings, with accompanying prayer vigils, mass, and processions. Devotees, including local Sebastehanons and pilgrims, pass down the tradition to younger generations through both formal and non-formal education, often by participating ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

GEMSTONE TREE MAKING

Antique, San Remigio, Tubudan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Gemstone tree making is a handicraft practiced in Tubudan, San Remigio, Antique, where semi-precious stones like agate and jade are used to create decorative miniature trees. The process involves cutting stones into small pieces, shaping them into leaves, and attaching them to trunks and branches made of wires using a sealant. The trees are then coated with shellac or resin as finish, and are mounted on driftwood or larger stones for stability. The gemstone trees are not only decorative pieces and souvenirs, but are also featured in local festivals, contributing to the region’s economy. However, increasing demand for these trees ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

PANG-ASIN NGA BUD-BUD (SALT MAKING)

Amparo, Antique, Apgahan, Padang, Patnongon, Sitio Baybay

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pang-asin nga bud-bud is a traditional practice of making salt in several coastal barangays of Pantongon, Antique. The process involves several steps, from constructing a salimbuwang, a filtering box to drain seawater, to storing the brine in a kam-aw or clay container, and drying the brine in lata or bamboo nodes under the sun. After a few days, salt is then harvested through the karagot. Salt made through bud-bud provides a subtle yet unique flavor profile. The practice is typically passed down through generations, with children learning by helping their parents. More than an important source of income, it is ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PAG-OBRA KANG BARUTO

Antique, Laua-an, Lindero

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pag-obra kang Baruto, local term for traditional boat-making practiced in Barangay Lindero, Laua-an, Antique, where fishing is a primary source of livelihood. The process involves creating a wooden boat called “baruto” using local trees like tipolo and salung. The construction includes forming the hull, assembling its walls, and installing the motor and navigational components. Once complete, a ritual called “daga” is performed. The blood of a chicken is wiped around the boat as an offering to the spirits and unseen beings to ensure safe travels and blessings of good harvest. Despite its importance, the craft faces challenges as modern boats ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

PININDANG

Antique, Culasi

February 18, 2026

CMPG

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 ...

1907 LIBRO DE BAUTISMO KANG IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE SA BELISON

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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