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SINGER SEWING MACHINE KANG FRONDOSA FAMILY(BRGY. RIZAL, JORDAN)

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SINGER SEWING MACHINE KANG FRONDOSA FAMILY(BRGY. RIZAL, JORDAN)

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The Singer sewing machine owned by the Frondosa family is a treadle-operated model used for making garments and mending items. It was inherited by the family from Domingo Frondosa, and has been passed down through generations, remained in active use for several decades. It is a limited edition machine with the Singer’s centennial badge attached. The machine was used to create uniforms for workers at the Guimaras Bulk Sugar Installation and known to have even mended a hat for President Diosdado Macapagal during his visit. Although the machine is currently not in use and in a deteriorating condition, it holds ...
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ANG PAGTALTAL SA BALAAN BUKID

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Ang Pagtaltal sa Balaan Bukid is a theatrical re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, performed every Good Friday in the barangays of Poblacion, Rizal, Hoskyn, and Balcon Melliza in Jordan, Guimaras. First performed in 1975, the play starts at 12:00 PM and concludes at 3:00 PM, dramatizing key Lenten scenes from Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, His trial, crucifixion, and the Pieta. Originally a pantomime with only a narrator, the passion play has evolved to include dialogue, costumes, and dubbing to enhance its production. The play features 130 to 150 cast members, primarily volunteers, including youth and children, with plans beginning ...
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LUNOK TREE AT SITIO SAL-AGAN, BRGY. POBLACION

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The Lunok tree, also commonly known as balete, is a towering tree located in Sitio Sal-agan, Barangay Poblacion, Jordan, Guimaras, believed to be a hundred years old. This endemic species thrives along moist stream banks and is notable for its wide canopy, moss-covered branches, and evergreen foliage. Beyond its ecological value, the tree holds cultural and spiritual significance for the local community, with numerous oral traditions describing supernatural beings believed to reside within it. Residents have shared stories of encounters with mythical entities such as the kapre, duwende, and kaperosa, reinforcing the community’s reverence and cautious respect for the site. ...
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BALAAN BUKID SHRINE

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The Balaan Bukid Shrine in Jordan, Guimaras was constructed in 1954 as a gesture of gratitude for protection during World War II. The shrine, which includes a chapel and a giant cross, stands atop a high point called Bondolan Point and has been attracting thousands of visitors and pilgrims, especially during Holy Week. It features 14 Stations of the Cross, a simple chapel with a retablo, and several grottoes, including one for Our Lady of Lourdes. The shrine’s exterior is decorated with intricate concrete designs, with a large cross standing nearby, offering a panoramic view of Iloilo and Guimaras. It ...
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