Dumangas Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Col. Quintin Salas, born on October 31, 1870, in Dumangas, Iloilo, was a revolutionary leader known for his bravery during the Philippine struggle for independence. He led successful uprisings against the Spanish in several Iloilo towns and later fought the Americans, becoming the last Visayan revolutionary to surrender on October 4, 1901. After his military service, he became a lawyer, served as municipal president of Dumangas and Barotac Nuevo, and led the Iloilo Bar Association and Veterans of the Revolution. As a civilian, he generously donated land for public spaces and supported the local church and education. His legacy lives ...

Significant Personalities

PETER SOLIS NERY

Dumangas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Peter Solis Nery, born in Dumangas on January 6, 1969, is a multi-awarded writer, filmmaker, educator, and cultural advocate. He studied Biology at UP Visayas, later took Philosophy, and worked as a teacher and missionary in Macau and Hong Kong. Known for his achievements in literature and film, he has won 19 Palanca Awards, entered the Hall of Fame in 2012, and created notable Ilonggo films set in Dumangas. He has written over 32 books, including a creative writing textbook used in Philippine senior high schools. In 2012, he founded The Peter Solis Nery Foundation to support Hiligaynon literature and ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SANTO ENTIERRO SCULPTURE OF THE DIASNES FAMILY IN DUMANGAS

Dumangas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Santo Entierro Sculpture in Dumangas is a life-sized image of the Dead Christ or Santo Entierro Sculpture (Holy Burial), estimated to be about 120 years old, owned by the Diasnes family. It was bought in the early 1900s and is used in Good Friday processions, symbolizing Jesus’ sacrifice and hope for believers. The sculpture is detailed, with original paint still intact, and can also be used as a life-sized crucifix. It holds strong spiritual meaning, with devotees praying, kissing it, and even using strands of its hair as talismans for healing and luck. During Holy Week, spiritual healers place ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PAGHUGAS

Burgos-Regidor, Dumangas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Paghugas is a funeral tradition where attendees wash their hands with warm water boiled with kabugao (pomelo) leaves after a burial. This ritual is done upon returning to the deceased’s house, believed to cleanse negative energy or spiritual residue. A family member prepares the leaves and sets up basins at the house entrance for handwashing. Traditionally, all mourners are expected to perform this act, and if the water becomes dirty, the last person uses the leaves to wipe their hands. The practice is widely observed in the community and has been passed down through generations. However, modernization and the influence ...

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

TABONG- TABONG MARSH/ BIRD SANCTUARY

Dumangas, Ermita, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Tabong-Tabong Marsh is a mangrove marshland located in Barangay Ermita, Dumangas, Iloilo, covering about 18,437 square meters. It is home to white egrets, Brahmin Kites or Dapay, as well as rescued wildlife, with some mangroves believed to be over a hundred years old. The marsh filters brackish and seawater, supporting unique fish species like the Alimusan found only in Dumangas. It provides shelter for fish, shellfish, migratory birds, and sea turtles, and serves as a safe place for fishermen during bad weather. The local government is working to declare it a bird and wildlife sanctuary and has started a “Nature ...

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