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CEDULA TAX CERTIFICATES OF (DON.) FELIPE VARON

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CEDULA TAX CERTIFICATES OF (DON.) FELIPE VARON

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The Certificates of Registration of Don Felipe Varon are a set of cedula personal tax documents from 1905 to 1920 issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Philippines. These documents are part of a family collection passed down through generations within the Varon-Biadora family. Alongside other documents in the collection, these certificates are widely associated with Don Felipe’s vast landholdings and his contributions to the community, such as donating land for public spaces like schools and plazas in Pandan, Antique. Moreover, these documents are essential in understanding taxation during the American colonial period. The documents have undergone significant ...
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PABUSWANG (MUD LOBSTER TRAPPING)

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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 ...
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USON

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The Uson is a native crustacean, also known as Mud lobster,, commonly found in mangrove swamps and nipa areas in Jinalinan and Dionela, Pandan. It creates volcano-shaped burrows that play a crucial role in the mangrove ecosystem by aerating the soil and recycling nutrients, which supports plant and animal life. The uson resembles a small lobster with spiny features and varies in color from brown to greenish hues, making it distinct among crustaceans. Though its meat is not popular, it is sold in local markets and provides income for some communities. There is no official conservation status for the uson, ...
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PANDAN CENTRAL SCHOOL GABALDON BUILDING

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The Pandan Central School Gabaldon Building, constructed in 1938, is a public school building located in Pandan, Antique, and is recognized as important cultural heritage under Philippine law. It has a U-shaped design with ten rooms, native hardwood floors, and capiz shell windows that help control sunlight and ventilation. The building was burned during World War II but was rebuilt with help from the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946 and later restored several times after damage from storms, including Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. It has been altered through renovations but remains on its original site and is still in use ...
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