Buenavista Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Guimaras State University (GSU), located in Barangay Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras, began as Buenavista Vocational School in 1964 and, since 2019, elevated to a state university. It offers a wide range of programs in fields such as education, agriculture, technology, business, health sciences, supporting the socioeconomic development of Guimaras. GSU is known as the first state college in the Philippines to receive institutional accreditation by AACCUP. The university operates from its main Salvador Campus and has two annexes, the Mosqueda Annex in Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras, and the Baterna Annex in Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras.

Significant Personalities

ABELARDO DARROCA JAVELLANA

Buenavista, Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Abelardo Darroca Javellana, born on October 1, 1919, in Iloilo City, was a known political figure who served as the Municipal Mayor of Buenavista for 17 years and later as OIC Governor of Guimaras in 1986. He was known for donating land for public use, among them lands for the East Valencia public cemetery, East Valencia Elementary School, and East Valencia National High School. He was also known for providing employment for locals on his farm and considered to have given portions of his land to his workers. During World War II, he was known to have saved an American ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

PAG PATAY KAY JESUS BY ELPIDIO G. ZARAGOZA (RED BOOK) OF THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE IN BUENAVISTA

Buenavista, Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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“Pag Patay kay Jesus” is a religious book authored by Elpidio G. Zaragoza of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente in Buenavista, Guimaras.Commonly known as the ‘Red Book’ for its red fabric binding, this book plays an important role in the religious practices of the IFI. Its script is used in the annual Pagtaltal performances in Buenavista, Guimaras, which commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ. The book is also said to be source of the script for a similar religious performance in Albasan, Aklan. It is believed that it is the only known existing copy in possession of the IFI ...

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

PAGPANGLABAY

Buenavista, Guimaras, San Miguel, Sawang, Zaldivar

February 18, 2026

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Pagpanglabay is a traditional fishing method practiced in coastal barangays of Buenavista, Guimaras like San Miguel, Zaldivar, and Sawang. It involves using a long line baited with hooks placed at regular intervals, set in either deep-sea or coastal waters to catch fish. The practice is done during the night, the practice begins with the nagapanglabay preparing the labay, attaching hooks and bait depending on what they intend to catch, and then deploying it into the water. After soaking for 2 to 3 hours, the line is retrieved, and the caught fish are sold locally. The practice is learned informally and ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

DALIRAN CAVE

Buenavista, Guimaras, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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Daliran Cave, located in Sitio Daliran, Buenavista, Guimaras, is a natural formation known for its vast chambers, unique rock formations, and refreshing underground air. During World War II, it served as a refuge for locals fleeing invading Japanese soldiers. Today, it is a known tourist destination, especially during holidays and summer, with locals and visitors drawn to its beauty and mystery — including legends of a giant snake that was said to guard the cave. The cave is home to bats and other wildlife, and has become a source of livelihood through fishing and bathing in its spring. It is ...

Churches, Temples and Places of Worship, Tangible Immovable Heritage

STO. ROSARIO CHAPEL

Buenavista, Guimaras, Sto. Rosario

February 18, 2026

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The Sto. Rosario Catholic Chapel of Buenavista, Guimaras features a heptagonal design with concrete walls, sky blue iron grill doors, and a roof made of corrugated galvanized iron sheets. The chapel is 20 meters in length, 17 meters in width, and approximately 7 meters in height, with a total land area of around 1,000 square meters. It was constructed in 1967 from contributions from local residents and is considered as the first Catholic church in Barangay Sto. Rosario. The chapel is also associated with paranormal stories, with reports of supernatural sightings linked to its construction site which was once a ...

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