Estancia Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Northern Iloilo State University (NISU), formerly Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC), is a public state university located in Estancia, Iloilo, with seven campuses across the 5th district of Iloilo. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and vocational programs, especially in agriculture, fisheries, engineering, and technology, aiming to provide quality education, research, and community service. The institution evolved from the Western Visayas College of Fisheries, established in 1952, and became a university in 2022 through Republic Act 10597. NISU plays a key role in regional development by producing skilled graduates who contribute to local industries and community growth. ...

Significant Personalities

BILLY RAY “JORDAN” AMOROSO ROBLES (ILONGGO SUPERMAN)

Estancia, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Billy Ray Robles, born in Estancia, Iloilo, on May 30, 1992, is a professional basketball player known for his resilience and dedication to the sport. He began playing basketball as a child, guided by his father, and steadily built his skills through school competitions, eventually representing his region in national meets. After college, he played for the Sara Warriors and was later discovered by Coach Eugene Tan, which led to his debut in the PBA D-League with Hogs’ Breath. Although undrafted in the 2016 PBA Draft, he earned spots with Rain or Shine and later with the Davao Occidental Tigers, ...

Significant Personalities

ROY BABAS

Estancia, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Roy B. Babas was a 12-year-old Boy Scout from Estancia, Iloilo, who became a hero during a tragic pier accident on January 24, 1971. After his father died, he helped support his family by working as a porter while living with his grandfather. During the accident, when the ship El Cano crashed into the pier during a strong wind, Roy jumped into the sea and saved seven people from drowning. Despite being urged to stop, he went back to rescue more, proudly declaring, “Boy Scout ako ‘ya!” before being fatally struck by a falling box when the pier collapsed. His ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

BULARAN MAKING

Estancia, Iloilo, Tanza

February 18, 2026

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Bularan making is a traditional fish-drying practice in Barangay Tanza, Estancia, Iloilo, where bamboo racks are built along the coast to preserve fish for consumption and sale. Originating in the 1970s with the growth of the local fishing industry, it remains a vital part of daily life and the local economy. The process involves cleaning, salting, and sun-drying fish mainly anchovies and sardines, on racks called kapil, then selling them at home or the dried fish market. Knowledge of bularan construction is passed informally through generations, as youth learn by helping elders. Though still widely practiced, bularan making faces challenges ...

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

PANI-AN RIVER

Estancia, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Pani-an River stretches about 7 kilometers from the mountains of Balasan to the sea, passing through barangays in Balasan and Estancia. Its banks are lined with mangroves and other plants that support local wildlife and provide resources for nearby communities. Historically, the river supported pottery-making, as clay from the riverbanks was used, and the river helped transport goods. Local beliefs warn against swimming at certain times due to spiritual reasons connected to the river’s guardian. Conservation efforts include dredging, tree planting, clean-up drives, and educating residents about waste management to protect the river from pollution caused by household waste.

NORTHERN ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY (formerly known as Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College)

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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