Cabatuan Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Leah’s Tinuom is a well-known culinary institution in Cabatuan, Iloilo, famous for its signature dish, Tinu-om, a chicken meal cooked in banana leaves using traditional methods. It began as a small carinderia in the 1950s, started by Mr. Quintin Lopera near the town’s slaughterhouse and market, where the unique dish quickly became popular. The restaurant, now run by his descendants, continues to preserve the original recipe and cooking style, keeping the family’s culinary heritage alive. Leah’s Tinuom gained wider recognition after being featured on TV shows like Rated K and Unang Hirit, boosting its local and tourist appeal. The restaurant ...

Significant Personalities

DR. FELIPE LANDA JOCANO, SR.

Cabatuan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Dr. Felipe Landa Jocano, Sr., born in Cabatuan, Iloilo in 1930, was one of the Philippines’ pioneering anthropologists and a key figure in documenting Filipino culture and history. Despite financial hardships, he pursued education in Manila, Arellano High School. and Bachelor’s degree in Literature at the Central Philippine University in Iloilo, eventually earning advanced degrees in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. He is known for his fieldwork on the Hinilawod epic of the Panay Bukidnon and for co-leading the discovery of the Oton Death Mask, a significant archaeological find. Jocano introduced participant observation in Philippine research and challenged existing ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KAWA KANG CARABAGO FAMILY(BRGY. TIGBAUAN ROAD, CABATUAN)

Cabatuan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The kawa of the Carabago family is a traditional cauldron, made of iron, used primarily for large-scale cooking, and was once used to boil sugarcane juice to make muscovado sugar. This kawa was purchased in 1974 and has been passed down through generations, now owned by Gener Carabago. With a wide, shallow shape and signs of wear, including rust and abrasion, the kawa was a central tool in the local sugar production industry, contributing to the community’s economy and social life. Its use declined when there were no longer workers available to operate it, but it remains an important symbol ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PAGDAHA KANG TINUOM

Cabatuan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Tinuom is a traditional dish in Cabatuan, Iloilo, made by wrapping native chicken and spices in banana leaves, then boiling it. This dish, while simple, reflects the town’s culinary heritage and identity. The women of Cabatuan are regarded as the main culture-bearers of this practice and they often pass down the recipe and cooking techniques through observation and hands-on participation during community events. The dish is showcased annually in a culinary competition organized by the local government, promoting creativity and cultural pride among participants. Socially, Tinuom is a centerpiece in fiestas and communal gatherings, attracting both locals and visitors, while ...

Natural Heritage, Plants (Flora)

BALAI LAMOK

Cabatuan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Balai Lamok, also known as Salingbobog (Crateva religiosa) is a native perennial tree found in parts of Cabatuan Iloilo. It is known for its greenish-yellow flowers that bloom every summer, and it can grow up to 15 meters in height. The tree serves as habitat to birds and as vital source of nectar to various insects, particularly the pierid butterfly. A balai lamok tree in the town plaza is admired not just for its ornamental value, but also for providing shade during social and recreational activities. It also carries historical importance with the tree being planted in 1935 by ...

LEAH’S TINUOM

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