Sigma Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Dagway Sigmahanon, Inc., based in Poblacion Norte, Sigma, Capiz, is a community theater founded in 1998 to empower the youth through performing arts. The group produces plays that reflect the culture, traditions, and aspirations of the Sigmahanon people and trains its members in both artistic and life skills. Over the years, DSI has performed notable productions like Igun Itom, Pilak, and Dali sa Capiz, collaborating with groups such as the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). Many members have gone on to successful careers, showing the group’s lasting impact. Despite challenges in funding, lack of support from the LGU, and sustainability, ...

Significant Personalities

DR. VICENTE CALUBA VILLAN

Capiz, Sigma

February 18, 2026

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Dr. Vicente Caluba Villan, born in 1969 in a sitio in Capiz, grew up in a farming family and overcame many challenges to pursue education. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in History from the University of the Philippines Diliman, becoming the first from his area to earn a doctorate in history. He has taught at UP Los Baños and UP Diliman, where he holds several important academic and leadership roles. Dr. Villan has contributed to many research projects, publications, and served as a history consultant for TV series and local heritage groups. His work focuses on the history, ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1943 MAKINILYA KANG SIGMA POST OFFICE

Capiz, Sigma

February 18, 2026

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The 1943 Underwood typewriter, once used in the Sigma Post Office, is a sturdy metal machine bought from Iloilo City and brought to Sigma by train. It played an important role in helping the community reconnect after World War II, especially when the post office reopened in 1945. Belonging to Mr. De Alba, the postmaster, it was used for writing letters, reports, and official documents, making it a key tool in local communication and public service. The typewriter shows signs of aging, such as rust and fading, but is still preserved in good condition.

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 ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MT. SUPO: AGBUBUTO KAG AGPUPUTAY

Capiz, Parian, Sigma

February 18, 2026

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Mount Supo, located in Barangay Parian, Sigma, Capiz, covers 16 hectares and includes the twin mountains Agbubuto and Agpuputay, named after male and female reproductive organs due to their shape. Local stories tell of a golden cow believed to be owned by deities, and the mountains once served as a refuge during wartime. The area is rich in natural resources like fruits, vegetables, trees, and spring water, supporting both the local community and wildlife. Despite damage from typhoons in 1985 and 2013, the mountains remain popular for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and swimming near the waterfalls. However, no ...

Sites, Tangible Immovable Heritage

SIGMA PUBLIC PLAZA

Capiz, Poblacion Norte, Sigma

February 18, 2026

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The Sigma Public Plaza is a public space in Poblacion Norte, Sigma, Capiz, covering about 0.52 hectares and over 100 years old. It features a circular pathway, a fountain, a 3-meter statue of Dr. Jose Rizal, a playground, a stage, and an open sports court surrounded by pine trees and carabao grass. The plaza was built after a strong typhoon in 1910 forced the town to move and has been altered several times, especially during a major renovation from 1994 to 1996. It serves as a center for social events, religious activities, and community gatherings, reflecting the town’s history and ...

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