Dueñas Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Nazaria Lagos, born in 1851 in Dueñas, Iloilo, was a revolutionary heroine known as the “Florence Nightingale of Panay” for her vital role in nursing and organizing medical care during the Philippine Revolution. She and her husband built a secret army hospital on their hacienda, using personal funds and resources to treat wounded soldiers and civilians. Appointed head of the Red Cross in Iloilo, she also managed food supplies, gathered medicinal plants, and rallied community support, even as she endured the loss of two children during a smallpox outbreak. Her home served as a secret meeting place for revolutionaries, and ...

Significant Personalities

HYDEE COLOSO-ESPINO

Dueñas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Haydee Coloso-Espino, born in Dueñas, Iloilo in 1937, was a celebrated Filipino swimmer known as the “Swim Queen of Asia.” She began swimming competitively at age 13 and became a national champion from 1951 to 1953. At the 1954 Asian Games, she won two gold medals and set a new record, later earning more medals at the 1958 Tokyo Asiad and the 1962 Jakarta Asiad. In total, she brought home 10 Asian Games medals: three golds, five silvers, and two bronzes, making her the most decorated Filipino athlete in the games at that time. After competing in the 1960 Rome ...

Significant Personalities

SUSAN LABRO LABORIANTE-PACHEO

Dueñas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Susan Laboriante Pacheo, born on December 3, 1960, is a tourism officer in the municipality of Dueñas, known and credited for her contributions in advocating for the town’s cultural heritage, particularly the loom weaving industry. She was a graduate of Dueñas Comprehensive High School in 1977, pursued her undergraduate degree and Master’s in Economics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She authored History of Dueñas: Facts and Folklores, and is credited as the composer of several local songs including the Dueñas Municipal Hymn. Her work in promoting loom weaving has empowered local artisans and contributed to the economic and ...

Archaeological Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

CALANG FOSSIL (EXCAVATED IN BRGY. CALANG, DUEÑAS)

Calang, Dueñas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Calang Fossil is a small shell fossil found in Barangay Calang, Dueñas, Iloilo, believed to be dated to the Interglacial Period and excavated in 2018. It shows shapes of ancient sea animals, providing important information about the area’s prehistoric marine life and environmental history. Discovered during house construction, it was reported to the local government and then given to the Dueñas Museum of Cultural History for safekeeping. The fossil is important historically, scientifically, socially, and aesthetically, symbolizing the community’s connection to its past and offering chances for study and education. It is rare and valuable as evidence of ancient ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BURDON

Dueñas, Iloilo, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

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Burdon is a traditional funeral game played in Dueñas, Iloilo, where young men and women participate in symbolic roles to help a grieving family cope with loss. The game involves passing a ring or stone while chanting, with roles like police (pulis), cat (miyaw), king, and queen, all contributing to a playful but spiritually significant atmosphere. If the ring reaches the king and queen unnoticed, the pulis and miyaw face playful punishments like performing a lament or song. This ritual fosters community bonding and often sparks relationships among participants, helping transform grief into social connection. Though once widely practiced, Burdon ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

TINABUAN

Dueñas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Tinabuan River in Dueñas, Iloilo, is where the Ulian and Jalaur rivers meet, creating a deep river that stays high even in the dry season. The riverbanks are sandy with rocky beds, and the area is used for quarrying gravel and sand. Historically, the river is linked to local legends and important events, including the settlement of early leaders and the death of a key religious figure during the Spanish era. The river supports local fishing and farming, with bamboo rafts once used to transport goods, helping connect nearby towns. However, unregulated quarrying and ownership conflicts threaten the river’s ...

NAZARIA LAGOS

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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