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PAGPANULO

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Pagpanulo, or night gleaning, is a traditional practice in the coastal barangays of Igcawayan and Suclaran in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, where people catch various shellfish and small fishes during low tide at night. Originally, gleaners used bamboo torches (sulo), later replaced by kerosene-fueled gauze lamps, and now flashlights or headlamps for better lighting. The tools they use include bolos, knives, and any type of a container to collect species like shrimp, crab, and various fish, which are either consumed or sold for income. This activity is best done during the habagat season when rivers overflow. The practice is passed down ...
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