Patnongon Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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The Santo Entierro of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) is a life-size wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ housed in the IFI Church in Patnogon, Antique. The sculpture is estimated to be over 171 years old, sculpted around 1850. It is believed to have been crafted by the same sculptor as the Santo Entierro in the Museo de Iloilo and was initially used by the Roman Catholic Church until 1902. The image has been part of local celebrations, as part of processions during Holy Week and in visitations by devotees. Over time, it has suffered damage, including yellowing, missing parts, and ...

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

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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, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

PAMULDOS

Antique, Coastal Barangays, Patnongon

February 18, 2026

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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, ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MT. GINKAHIGAN

Antique, Igburi, Patnongon

February 18, 2026

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Mt. Ginkahigan is a protected mountain in Brgy. Igburi, Patnongon, serving as the headwater source for the barangay’s clean water supply. Its name comes from a local story where elders “kahig” (swept) the remains of World War II victims found there. The mountain supports diverse plant and animal species, contributing to environmental balance and providing fresh air through tree planting efforts involving students and community members. Socially, it is a place where locals, especially students, engage in reforestation projects, strengthening community ties. Conservation efforts are led by MENRO Patnongon and Brgy Forestry, focusing on tree planting and strict enforcement against ...

Government Structures, Private Built Structures and Commercial Establishments, Tangible Immovable Heritage

SALVANI SUGAR MILL

Antique, Patnongon, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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The Salvani Sugar Mill, located in Patnongon, Antique, is a privately owned muscovado sugar mill built in 1886 and is considered the oldest and largest in Panay. Located in Hacienda Salvani, a vast estate that provides jobs to locals and nearby communities. The mill features traditional sugar-making equipment, including a large furnace, mill, and metal “kawa” used for boiling sugarcane juice. Although some structures were rebuilt using cement and hollow blocks for compliance with modern standards, the original site and function remain intact. The mill is culturally significant not only for its economic impact but also for the annual ritual ...

SANTO ENTIERRO OF THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE IN PATNONGON

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