Leganes Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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The Brackishwater Aquaculture Center (BAC) in Barangay Nabitasan, Leganes, Iloilo, was established in 1971 to advance research and education in brackishwater aquaculture. It became the National Center for Brackishwater Aquaculture Research in 1975 and offers degree programs in fisheries and aquaculture. BAC has a large, well-equipped facility with ponds, labs, classrooms, and housing, supporting its role in education and research. The center focuses on sustainable aquaculture, developing new techniques to improve fish growth while protecting the environment. It also helps local farmers by providing training, technical support, and promoting integrated farming methods that boost productivity and income. Despite operating under ...

Significant Personalities

ROMEO D. DEMETILLO

Iloilo, Leganes

February 18, 2026

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Romeo Demetillo, born in 1961 in Leganes, Iloilo, is the seventh of ten siblings in a family known for boatbuilding. After his mother passed away, he stopped school to help his father, Loreto, who was skilled in making paraws, a traditional boats that inspired Romeo’s interest. The Demetillo family became famous in their town for building boats and competing in sailing events like the Paraw Regatta Festival. Romeo’s craftsmanship covers various types of boats, including fishing vessels, motorboats, and rescue boats, all made to meet clients’ specific needs. Their boatbuilding business supports the family’s livelihood and attracts customers from nearby ...

Significant Personalities

JUSTICE CAROLINA C. GRINO-AQUINO

Iloilo, Leganes

February 18, 2026

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Carolina Grino-Aquino, born in Manila in 1923, was a top law graduate who later became a Supreme Court Associate Justice. She was the first female justice from Iloilo and topped the 1950 Bar Exams with a 92.02% average. Her legal career began with Senator Claro M. Recto’s law office and later included roles in prestigious firms and as a law professor. She served as a judge, Court of Appeals justice, and eventually Supreme Court justice, appointed by President Corazon Aquino in 1988. Carolina also co-authored several legal books with her husband, former Chief Justice Ramon Aquino. Even after retirement, she ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

RELICS OF SAN VICENTE FERRER OF THE ARCHDIOCESAN SHRINE OF ST. VINCENT FERRER IN LEGANES

Iloilo, Leganes

February 18, 2026

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The relics of San Vicente Ferrer in the Archdiocesan Shrine of Leganes include a piece of nail and a piece of cloth, both believed to be connected to the saint. These relics are housed in beautifully crafted reliquaries, one ornate with a Russian-style cross and another with a red background frame. Previously, the relics were displayed for public veneration every first Friday and during the town’s annual fiesta, though this tradition stopped during the pandemic. The relics hold deep spiritual, historical, and social meaning, reflecting the town’s long-standing devotion to San Vicente Ferrer. Currently, the relics are secured in a ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

TANDOK (TRADITIONAL HEALING PRACTICE)

Iloilo, Leganes, Napnud

February 18, 2026

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Tandok is a traditional healing method practiced in Barangay Napnud, Leganes, Iloilo, used primarily to treat animal bites by drawing out toxins using a carabao or deer horn and coconut oil infused with herbs. Passed down through generations, it is believed to extract venom or rabies through the horn’s suction, offering an affordable, culturally rooted alternative to modern medicine. The technique involves multiple cycles of horn application, cleansing, and reapplication until the wound is believed to be cleansed of toxins, followed by healing oil application. Despite its continued practice and cultural value, tandok faces criticism from health authorities due to ...

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

LEGANES INTEGRATED KATUNGGAN ECOPARK (LIKE)

Iloilo, Leganes

February 18, 2026

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The Leganes Integrated Katunggan Ecopark (LIKE) in Barangays Gua-an and Nabitasan, Iloilo, is a 15-hectare mangrove reserve developed from a typhoon-damaged fishpond, now protected under local ordinances. Through community efforts and partnerships, especially with the Zoological Society of London, the area was restored with mangroves, increasing the species from 6 to 11, and now serves as a biodiversity hub for 49 bird species, including endangered ones. The park features a bamboo bridge, community kitchen, and biodiversity training center, and follows scientific principles for planting and managing mangroves. It plays a big role in local livelihoods through ecotourism, seedling sales, and ...

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES BRACKISHWATER AQUACULTURE CENTER

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