Banate Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Monsignor John Brillantes, born in Iloilo City in 1967, is a Catholic priest and former military chaplain who served in the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the rank of Major. He completed his philosophy and theology studies in Iloilo before being ordained in 1996 and later joining the military as a chaplain in 1998. Over the years, he held various roles, including Command Chaplain, instructor, and official in both military and church offices, and he was deeply involved in organizing religious events like the 2008 visit of the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. He earned a Doctorate in ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

1894 CHURCH BELL OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH IN BANATE

Banate, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The century-old bronze bell of St. John the Baptist Church, cast on May 10, 1894, by the renowned foundry of Hilario Sunico in Manila, weighs around 200–360 kg and features Spanish inscriptions and ornate religious engravings. Originally donated by Doña Baban during Fr. Arquero’s tenure, it served for decades in Banate as a symbol of faith, calling people to prayer and marking life events like baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The bell’s daily tolling at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. fostered spiritual reflection among people and also serving as an indication of time. Now cracked and no longer in use, it ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

DEBOSYON KAY SAN JOSE

Banate, Iloilo, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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The Debosyon kay San Jose is an estimated century-old Roman Catholic tradition in Banate, celebrated every March 19 to honor Saint Joseph and give thanks for a bountiful year. It is held in the home of a host family who prepares 12 symbolic dishes for chosen members portraying the Holy Family—Jose (an elder), Maria (a young unmarried woman), and Niño (a boy aged 7–10). The ritual includes songs from a women’s group, a ceremonial meal, and offerings from devotees, believed to bring blessings, health, and prosperity. The practice is passed down through generations, with participation from all ages regardless of ...

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

PANGBATAK

Banate, Carmelo, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Pangbatak is a traditional healing practice in the Philippines, wherein the word “pang” means to touch or to strike and “batak” means to press or knead. It is a traditional healing guide practiced in barangays without easy access to hospitals or modern medicine as well as those who are suffering from financial difficulties and cannot afford medical expenses. The process consists of herbal medicines, massages, and spiritual security from the ancestors to assist the women in delivering the infant or adjust its position in the womb.

Natural Heritage, Plants (Flora)

BULUBANATE

Banate, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Bulubanate or Orange Jasmine, also called Kamuning, is a fragrant shrub that grows in forests and open fields but is mostly planted in gardens and streets for its attractive flowers and scent. The plant has white, sweet-smelling flowers and red, oval fruits, and its leaves produce a small amount of aromatic oil. It is a perennial plant seen throughout all barangays in Banate and is mainly used for ornamental and edible purposes. Local stories link the plant’s fragrance to good luck, adding cultural value to its beauty. Although common and cultivated, there is little awareness or conservation action in ...

MSGR. JOHN BAÑAS BRILLANTES

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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