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PANGHIMALAY

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Panghimalay is a traditional ritual led by a Merko or Babaylan to seek permission from unseen spirits when constructing or occupying a building. It involves offerings like boiled chicken, feathers, and candle lighting, with prayers recited thrice during specific days and times believed to be spiritually significant. The ritual remains actively practiced and is believed to prevent misfortunes, as seen in cases where its absence led to unexplained discomfort. However, modernization and changing beliefs pose threats to its continuity, though efforts like documentation help safeguard the tradition.
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BULABOG PUTIAN NATIONAL PARK

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Bulabog-Putian Protected Landscape in Brgy. Moroboro, Dingle, Iloilo, is a national park under the NIPAS (National Integrated Protected Areas System, RA7586), covering 854.33 hectares with limestone cliffs, caves, and forests. The area features karst topography with 23 caves, some open for tourists, and is home to many unique plants and animals, including endangered species. Historically, the park’s caves were used as hideouts during the 1898 uprising against Spanish rule led by General Adriano Hernandez. It also benefits the local community through tourism and spiritual activities, especially during Holy Week. Conservation efforts include park ranger patrols, tree planting, and visitor education, ...
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