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ROGA MINA

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Roga Mina is a church, retreat house, and discernment center located in Barangay Capul-an, Mina, Iloilo, offering a place for prayer, reflection, and meditation. It was founded by Reverend Fr. Marcelino Diaz II, who led its creation to meet the community’s need for a sacred and welcoming space. Roga Mina holds social, spiritual, and economic value by bringing people together for worship, offering religious items for sale, and providing a venue for retreats and mass. The site is well-maintained by church members and volunteers, who ensure it remains a clean and functional space for all visitors. Although it faces environmental ...
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BAYONETA KANG PULGAN FAMILY(BRGY. DALA, MINA)

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The bayonet was originally owned by Mr. Edwin S. Pulgan’s grandfather, who served in the miltary during the Second World War.It features a metal blade with a central groove, a white-painted wooden handle, and a metal guard with a lug for attachment to a rifle. The bayonet is accompanied by a scabbard, which also show signs of wear, rust and missing parts. The weapon symbolizes the struggles and experiences during the American and Japanese occupations in the Philippines. It is carefully stored due to its poor condition and to prevent it from mishandling and theft.
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ITANG-ITANG

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The Itang-Itang ritual of Mina is a longstanding ancestral tradition involving food offerings made before gatherings, honoring deceased family members. Though rooted in indigenous beliefs and later influenced by Catholicism, it remains central to family celebrations like birthdays, fiestas, and reunions. Elders, particularly mothers and grandmothers, lead the ritual by placing portions of food on a home altar and offering prayers before the main meal begins. The practice symbolizes spiritual gratitude and maintains harmony between the living and their ancestors. Despite its cultural importance, younger generations show less interest, posing a threat to its continuity. To safeguard the tradition, families ...
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DAPLAK

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Daplak also known as the Philippine Nightjar is a type of bird native to the Philippines and is commonly found in subtropical lowland forests, mangrove forests, and montane forests. It has a mix of mottled brown, gray, and black feathers that help it camouflage during daytime, and it has large heads with large eyes adapted for low-light vision for nocturnal hunting. The daplak primarily feed on flying insects which they catch in mid-air using their wide mouths and specialized bristles on their bills. They often hunt in open areas where insects are abundant and can often be sighted during their ...
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