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February 18, 2026

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The Philippine Emergency Notes owned by the Diva family were issued between 1940 and 1944 during World War II as a local response to currency shortages caused by the Japanese occupation. These notes, printed in Iloilo, Bacolod, and Negros, came in various denominations and were used by guerrilla groups and local governments to keep trade going and resist the use of Japanese-issued money. Although printed with limited resources, they are now rare collectors’ items, appreciated for both their historical and visual value. The notes show signs of wear, such as yellowing, fading, tears, and foxing, and are currently stored carefully ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

“DAKONG LINGGANAY” (PANAY BELL) OF THE SANTA MONICA PARISH CHURCH IN PANAY

Capiz, Panay

February 18, 2026

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The “Dakong Lingganay” or Panay Bell, located in the belfry of Santa Monica Church in Panay, Capiz, is the largest bell in Southeast Asia, made in 1879 using gold and silver from the townspeople. Weighing over 10 metric tons and standing five feet tall, it was cast by Don Juan Reina and surrounded by nine smaller bells. It also carries a Spanish inscription, calling people to worship, and is still rung yearly on the church’s anniversary, its sound reaching up to 8 kilometers. The bell holds deep historical, spiritual, and social value, symbolizing the town’s faith and guiding daily life ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1949-1951 BOOK OF BAPTISM OF SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH RECORDS IN JAMINDAN

Capiz, Jamindan

February 18, 2026

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The 1949-1951 Book of Baptism from San Sebastian Church in Jamindan is a hardbound record with about 92 pages, although eight pages are missing. The book’s cover is blue but faded, and the pages are yellowed, stained, torn, and have signs of insect damage. This baptismal register is historically important as the oldest record of baptisms in the parish, serving as proof of religious rites and essential for legal matters like citizenship and marriage. The book is kept under the care of the parish secretary and stored securely in a locked cabinet to protect it. Despite regular cleaning and inspection, ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1944 – 1962 REGISTRY OF DEATHS OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL REGISTRAR OF IVISAN

Capiz, Ivisan

February 18, 2026

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The Registry of Deaths book from Ivisan covers records from 1944 to 1962 and is the oldest death register preserved after earlier records were likely destroyed during World War II. It contains 96 pages arranged in chronological order and is hardbound but shows signs of aging, such as yellowing, foxing, fading, and tears. This book is important historically because it documents deaths during and after the war, providing proof of death for the community. The book is still kept and managed by the local government, though some records are fading and the paper is becoming fragile. To protect it, the ...

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, ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

DOSE KA LINGGANAY (12 BELLS) OF ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH IN DUMALAG

Capiz, Dumalag

February 18, 2026

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The Dose Ka Lingganay are twelve brass bells in St. Martin of Tours Parish Church, made in 1878 and still used in Dumalag. They vary in size and are placed on different floors of the church’s five-story belfry. The bells mark important daily events like noon lunch, evening Angelus prayers, and night prayers for souls in purgatory, and are also rung during funerals with distinct sounds for men and women. Historically, the bells symbolize the town’s cultural and religious heritage and have been part of community life for over 140 years. Though one bell is no longer working, the others ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

1836 BELL OF ST. TOMAS DE VILLANUEVA PARISH CHURCH OF DAO

Capiz, Dao

February 18, 2026

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The 1836 bell of St. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church in Dao is the oldest bell in the area, made for communication and religious purposes. It is made of metal, but over time, it developed cracks, stains, and faded, making it unusable today. Historically, it was rung during funeral rites called “Agoniyas,” with different ringing patterns for men and women, and to call people to Mass or mark the day’s end. Though it no longer works, it remains a treasured artifact symbolizing the church’s long history and cultural identity. The bell is preserved in the bell tower, despite challenges like ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SAN VICENTE FERRER SCULPTURE OF BITOON ILAWOD CHAPEL IN CUARTERO

Bitoon Ilawod, Capiz, Cuartero

February 18, 2026

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The San Vicente Ferrer sculpture is a wooden religious statue found in the Bitoon Ilawod Chapel in Cuartero, Capiz, made in the 1930s and about 85 years old. Crafted from santol wood, it features detailed carving, a gold-painted crown, and a black-and-white dress with gold accents, contributing to its visual appeal. The sculpture is deeply valued by local devotees who believe in its miraculous powers, especially during feast days when a blessing ritual called “palapak” is performed. It holds historical importance as a symbol of the long-standing Catholic faith in the community, serving as a spiritual focus for prayers and ...

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

PAG-BULAW

Capiz, Sigma

February 18, 2026

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Pagbulaw is a traditional healing ritual practiced in several barangays in Sigma, Capiz, involving turmeric, charcoal, coconut shell, and specific leaves. The healer, called an albularyo, uses smoke, prayers, and turmeric applied on the patient’s body to treat illnesses believed to be caused by supernatural forces. Patients must avoid washing for 24 hours and pray for three nights to help the healing process. The knowledge of Pagbulaw is passed down through apprenticeships, where new healers learn by watching and assisting experienced albularyos. This ritual holds spiritual importance for those who believe modern medicine cannot cure certain ailments and is also ...

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

BUTANG – BUTANG

Capiz, President Roxas

February 18, 2026

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Butang-butang is a traditional healing ritual from President Roxas, Capiz, used to treat illnesses that doctors cannot diagnose. The healing involves offering food to unseen spirits or the souls of the departed, blending ancient beliefs with Catholic prayers. The ritual requires specific food offerings, a floating raft, and sometimes releasing a chicken tied with a red ribbon to transfer the illness away. The practice is led by a mediko, a folk healer who passes down knowledge orally to apprentices within the community. However, the practice is declining due to modernization and fewer young people interested in continuing it, though efforts ...

PHILIPPINE EMERGENCY NOTES OF THE DIVA FAMILY (BRGY. AGKILO, PANITAN)

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