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February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pagdaga kag Himalay is a traditional ritual practiced in Caluya, Antique, where locals pay homage to the spiritual elements they believe are the original owners of the land on which a house stands. The ritual, performed under the guidance of an albularyo (folk healer), involves offering a live pig and other prepared items, which are numbered seven. The length of the pig’s cry during the ritual is believed to signify the prosperity or difficulties the family will face. The ritual’s offerings are consumed exclusively by the family and cannot be shared with neighbors, with leftovers buried. Passed down through generations, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PAGHABUL SA BAGTASON(LOOM WEAVING IN BAGTASON)

Antique, Bagtason, Bugasong

February 18, 2026

CMPG

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, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

PAMUHAG(Honey Collection)

Antique, Barbaza, Idao, Langkaon, Marigne, Mayabay, Nalusdan

February 18, 2026

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Pamuhag is a traditional way of harvesting honey by local residents in the upland barangays of the municipality of Barbaza, Antique. Harvest typically occurs during the dry season, from May to July, when trees bloom, and honey bees build their hives. The process involves smoking the bees out of their hives, climbing trees to access them, and extracting the honey using clean hands and a strainer. The knowledge of this practice has been passed down through generations, however younger generations are becoming less familiar with it. Honey collected through pamuhag is not only a valued local food source but also ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PANGATAS SA SUBA.

Antique, Tobias Fornier

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pangatas is a traditional fishing practice observed annually on Good Friday in Tobias Fornier, Antique. A day before the event, participants prepare the river by placing bamboo and coconut leaves to mark the designated fishing area. Come Good Friday, the river is then dried using a pump, and fish, crabs, shrimps, and other crustaceans are caught while smaller species are released to sustain future harvests. The practice is closely tied to religious observance, as the participants would perform a sign of the cross before catching, and this practice aligns with the Good Friday tradition of abstaining from meat. Elders pass ...

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

LAMBAKLAD

Antique, Tibiao

February 18, 2026

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Lambaklad fishing is a traditional fishing method practiced in Tibiao, Antique using bamboo rafts and nets to catch fish. The term comes from lambat (net) and baklad (corral), and this method is said to have been introduced by early Austronesian settlers. Passed down through generations, this technique involves setting up a bamboo and rattan fish trap along the migratory path, or known as the “tuna highway”, to catch various species. It is a cooperative effort among local fishermen, as the practice entails lowering the net into the water and hauling it up when full, making it an effective and environmentally ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PABUOL –SUHOT/ PASUHOT

Antique, Maybato North, San Jose de Buenavista

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pabuol-suhot is a traditional healing practice in Maybato North, San Jose, Antique. Originally came from a healer named Celestina, and the practice is now carried by her great-granddaughter, Alicia Serrano, who has been performing this for 76 years. The process involves using cotton balls, papaya stalks, lana or coconut oil, and fire. The procedure focuses on extracting insects from the ears and performing tu-ob, smoking the patient starting from the feet to the head. The practice does not charge any fixed fees, but instead accepts voluntary contributions known as pasanag. Pabuol-suhot is not only a livelihood but also a form ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

DUMOG

Antique, San Jose de Buenavista, San Pedro

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Dumog is a traditional wrestling-style game held in Barangay San Pedro, San Jose, Antique, during Easter Sunday and the annual Barangay Fiesta on June 29. This long-standing tradition is highly anticipated by locals and nearby communities, participated mainly by males of all ages. Matches take place on a 10×10 grid of interconnected squares called the Luna, where participants attempt to pin down their opponent’s back to the mat to win. Each match lasts between 3 to 5 minutes, and if no clear winner emerges, the prize is shared. The game is sustained through community donations and collection hats, reinforcing a ...

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

PAMULDOS

Antique, Coastal Barangays, Patnongon

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pamuldos is a traditional method of catching semilya (bangus fry) practiced in coastal barangays of Patnongon, Antique. Local fishermen use fine mesh and constructed bamboo seine called buldos to catch the fry, and this practice is usually done between March to June and September to December, seasons when the fry is abundant. Pamuldos is passed down through generations by hands-on practice and observation, and it provides an income that helps families, especially for education costs. Beyond serving as a livelihood for the community, this fosters community interaction as families gather around the net and share time together while fishing. However, ...

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

PABUSWANG (MUD LOBSTER TRAPPING)

Antique, Pandan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pabuswang is a traditional fishing practice in Pandan, Antique, where hunters use traps made of bamboo and rubber, known as pasuk, to catch uson (mud lobsters, Thalassina anomala). This method is tied to specific tidal conditions of the river and reflects deep-rooted indigenous knowledge in the community. This practice is passed down through generations through firsthand observation or even through modern platforms like online tutorials. Beyond sustenance and livelihood, pabuswang is also intertwined with spiritual beliefs, with hunters often seeking protection from unseen forces believed to inhabit the swamps. However, urbanization and the loss of wetland habitats pose a challenge ...

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

PAG-PATANDOK

Antique, Belison, Delima

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pag-patandok is a traditional healing practice observed in Barangay Delima, Belison, and other rural communities of Antique. This practice employs animal horns, typically from goats, deer, or cows, to extract perceived toxins, even rabies, from a person’s bloodstream. The process begins by creating a small hole near the tip of the horn. The horn is then applied to the patient’s skin near the site of a bite, in conjunction with kabulay, a black, honey-like substance produced by the libog insect. This substance is believed to aid in separating poison or rabies from the blood. The practitioner then sucks air through ...

PAGDAGA KAG HIMALAY

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