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TUBURAN ABACA HANDICRAFT ASSOCIATION (TAHA)

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The Tuburan Abaca Handicraft Association (TAHA) in Janiuay, Iloilo, is a group promoting abaca-based crafts, which are made from abaca, a strong natural fiber native to the Philippines. Since its founding in 2006, TAHA has grown from 26 to 33 members and produces various items like mats, bags, and decorative paper, helping create jobs and boost local incomes. The association works closely with local government and the Department of Trade and Industry to train members and improve products, leading to growing orders across the region. TAHA’s products are eco-friendly and show the creativity and hard work of Filipino artisans, making ...
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1944 TWO PESO ILOILO EMERGENCY CURRENCY NOTE KANG BARRATO FAMILY

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The 1944 Two Peso Iloilo Emergency Currency Note is part of the emergency currency issued by the Philippine National Bank and the local provincial and municipal governments of the Philippine Commonwealth during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. It features a design that emphasizes the denomination, its corresponding serial number, and includes signatures from key officials of the Iloilo Currency Committee. Dr. Eljhon Barrato inherited the note from his grandmother, who carefully stored it for its personal and historical value to the family. The note is part of the 1944 emergency currency issue, which was crucial for supporting local economies ...
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PITO-PITO RITUAL

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The Pito-Pito ritual is a spiritual thanksgiving ceremony practiced by the Panay Bukidnon communities in the upland barangays of Janiuay, Iloilo. Held every seven years, it honors ancestral and nature spirits—like saragudon, talonanon, and dungan—for guidance, protection, and blessings, and promotes both personal well-being and community harmony. The ritual is led by a baylan (shaman), involves offerings such as a black pig and native chicken, and includes chanting, dancing, and symbolic acts like walking around the altar seven times. Ritual preparations include wearing red clothing, hanging garments to signify the presence of spirits, and using specific items like fermented juice, ...
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SULANGGA

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Sulangga, commonly known as Kamantigue or Garden Balsam, is a native herbaceous plant found in some barangays of Janiuay, Iloilo. It particularly thrives in most shady areas and is known for seed pods that explode upon touch. The plant is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes, especially with its vibrant flowers that come in a variety of colors including red, pink, white, and purple. It is also believed to have medicinal properties, being traditionally used to treat skin ailments and even dengue fever according to local informants. Though not endangered, this plant suffers from pests like aphids and diseases such as ...
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