Dumarao Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Noel R. Calimpong, born in 1944 in Dumarao, Capiz, excelled academically and earned scholarships to study at prestigious schools, including the University of the Philippines Iloilo. He graduated with honors from St. Pius X Seminary and later earned a Master’s degree in Teaching from the University of San Agustin. Calimpong worked as a teacher, choir leader, and writer, and became deeply involved in theater, directing important productions like “Noli Me Tangere” at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and was known as the first person from Dumarao to lead a cultural performance at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1945 DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR’S OFFICE OF DUMARAO

Capiz, Dumarao

February 18, 2026

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The 1945 Declaration of Real Property book from the Municipal Assessor’s Office of Dumarao records land ownership and property transactions from that year. It contains about 600 pages arranged in chronological order and is covered in thick brown cloth for protection. This book is historically important as it documents property rights and helped local government collect taxes for public services. It is the oldest known record of its kind in the area and serves as proof of land ownership, especially useful when property titles are unclear. The book shows signs of aging, such as yellowed, brittle pages, tears, faded ink, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Performing Arts

PANDANG-PANDANG

Capiz, Dumarao

February 18, 2026

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Pandang-Pandang is a traditional courtship dance of the Ati community in Dumarao, Capiz, where male and female dancers mimic birds’ movements to express flirtation and affection. The dance is performed not only during courtship but also during weddings, harvest celebrations, and festivals. It is accompanied by instruments like the banjo and tambor, with dancers dressed in traditional attire such as malong, G-strings, and accessories made of pugsong. The Ati chieftain and elders, ensure its transmission by teaching the youth the proper steps and meanings behind the dance. However, the dance is now rarely performed, with youth showing less interest. Efforts ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MOUNT TAG-AO

Capiz, Dumarao, Tamulalod

February 18, 2026

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Mount Tag-ao, located in Brgy. Tamulalod, Dumarao, Capiz, spans about 1,600 hectares and is home to the indigenous Ati community, who are awaiting the formal approval of their ancestral land claim. The mountain has rolling terrain and reforested areas managed by the DENR, featuring both native and exotic plant species. Historically called Rarantawan, it served as a refuge during World War II and has remained central to the Ati&apos;s way of life for over 60 years. It holds deep cultural, social, and economic importance, providing food, medicine, hunting grounds, and sacred spaces for the community. However, the area faces threats ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

LAPUS CAVE

Capiz, Dumarao, Janguslob

February 18, 2026

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The Lapus Cave in Brgy. Janguslob, Dumarao, Capiz, is known for its impressive stalagmites and stalactites. The cave features a cool damp atmosphere and multiple exits, making it a unique natural attraction. It is a popular recreational site for picnics and even spiritual visits particularly during Lent. It was also known to have been used as a headquarters for the Japanese during the Second World War. Despite its natural beauty and significance as a local water source, the cave is threatened by littering, harvesting of organic fertilizer, and safety concerns from its slippery surfaces and unstable rock formations. Conservation efforts ...

NOEL RUBRICO CALIMPONG

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