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February 18, 2026

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The souvenir painting in Calinog Elementary School depicts a traditional riverside village scene from South Vietnam, featuring nipa houses, boats, and people engaged in daily activities. The painting, gifted as a token by a group of visiting South Vietnamese educators, was painted using lacquer on wood. Lacquer painting, sơn mài in Vietnamese, is a technique known for its durable, glossy finish. The painting symbolizes the cultural exchange between Vietnam and the school community, a strengthening of bonds between the two communities, and has become an integral part of the school’s history. Despite physical issues like fading and a tear, the ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KAWA KANG CARABAGO FAMILY(BRGY. TIGBAUAN ROAD, CABATUAN)

Cabatuan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The kawa of the Carabago family is a traditional cauldron, made of iron, used primarily for large-scale cooking, and was once used to boil sugarcane juice to make muscovado sugar. This kawa was purchased in 1974 and has been passed down through generations, now owned by Gener Carabago. With a wide, shallow shape and signs of wear, including rust and abrasion, the kawa was a central tool in the local sugar production industry, contributing to the community’s economy and social life. Its use declined when there were no longer workers available to operate it, but it remains an important symbol ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KAYOG KANG CACHUELA FAMILY(BRGY. QUINAR-UPAN, BINGAWAN)

Bingawan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The kayog of the Cachuela family is a traditional farming tool made from wood and steel, primarily used for harvesting crops like rice and cutting grasses. It was crafted by Adirano Paez, said to have been from the helmet of a Japanese soldier. The tool is now owned by the Cachuela family. The tool’s steel blade is said to have been designed for efficiency, allowing farmers to cut stalks and weeds without damaging crops. The tool is commonly shared among neighbors, creating and fostering a sense of community spirit. Though it has become less effective due to rust and a ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

ANG ILOY: STATUE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CANDELARIA OF THE JARO CATHEDRAL(JARO, ILOILO CITY)

Iloilo, Iloilo City, Jaro

February 18, 2026

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The Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, also known as “Ang Iloy,” is a limestone sculpture of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, traditionally said to have been discovered by local fishermen in the Iloilo River. It stands about 60 inches tall and exudes a regal appearance, with both figures crowned and the Virgin adorned with doce estrellas or twelve stars and a finely embroidered cape. It has been serving as a major pilgrimage site, with devotees visiting for prayers, healing, and requests for blessings. In 1981, the image was crowned by then-Pope John Paul II, making this Marian image ...

Archaeological Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

PINGGAN KANG PAMISAN FAMILY (CERAMIC PLATE EXCAVATED IN BRGY. SIANON, BADIANGAN)

Badiangan, Iloilo, Sianon

February 18, 2026

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The Pinggan of Pamisan Family is a ceramic plate excavated in Brgy. Sianon, Badiangan, Iloilo, in 2018 by Nestor Pamisan Sr. The plate features a blue-and-white glaze with intricate designs of rolling clouds and lion figures, believed to be dated around the Ming or Qing dynasty of China. It was found damaged and glued together, and remains unsold due to its broken condition. Historically significant, it demonstrates a possible prevalence of early modern Chinese porcelain in the area and its rarity adds further value. The plate is currently kept in Mr. Pamisan’s household, where it is carefully preserved due to ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Performing Arts

KAHILWAYAN FESTIVAL / DANCE DRAMA

Iloilo, Poblacion, Sta. Barbara

February 18, 2026

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The Kahilwayan Festival in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, honors the town’s role in the Philippine Revolution, especially the first raising of the national flag outside Luzon, symbolizing freedom. It features a dance drama reenacting historic events and figures like Gen. Martin Delgado, with live music and the “Marcha Libertador” enhancing its impact. The festival promotes community pride and cultural identity, involving all barangays in parades, performances, and ceremonies such as flag-raising and wreath-laying. Local government offices, schools, and residents serve as cultural bearers, while knowledge is passed through workshops, rehearsals, and community participation. Though well-preserved, the festival faces challenges in training ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Oral Traditions and Expressions, including Language

BINABAYLAN MUSIC

Igtuble, Iloilo, Tubungan

February 18, 2026

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Binabaylan music is a traditional musical form used in healing rituals led by babaylans or folk healers in Tubungan, Iloilo, especially in barangays Igtuble, Igpaho, and Molina. It uses native instruments like the bandyo and gitara, creating spiritual soundscapes that accompany rituals such as awag and pasaka. This music plays a central role in the community’s spiritual life and is passed down through hands-on mentorship, participation in rituals, and oral tradition. Banda musicians and elders serve as cultural bearers, guiding the younger generation through active involvement in ceremonies. However, its survival is threatened by modern influences, lack of youth interest, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

Kanding Dishes

Iloilo, Poblacion, San Miguel

February 18, 2026

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Kilawin, Paklay, and Dinuguan nga Kanding are three traditional goat-based dishes from San Miguel, Iloilo, each deeply rooted in local culinary heritage and social practices. Kilawin nga Kanding is slow-cooked for tenderness and passed down through intergenerational teaching at Kandingan sa Highway, reflecting its socioeconomic importance by supporting local farmers and promoting culinary pride. Paklay Kanding, known for its savory-sweet flavor from ingredients like pineapple and tomato sauce, is a specialty of Roldan’s restaurant and often prepared for gatherings, symbolizing community bonding and cultural identity. Dinuguan nga Kanding, a rich stew made with goat blood and meat, offers a bold ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PANGHAWAN-HAWAN (CLEARING RITUAL)

Iloilo, San Joaquin, Sinogbuhan

February 18, 2026

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Panghawan-Hawan is a ritual performed to honor and ask spirits to leave an area before building, cutting trees, or exploring new land. It involves burning blessed palm leaves and hardened sap in a clay pot while reciting prayers to respectfully request permission and clearance from the spirits. This practice is mainly performed by babaylans in San Joaquin, who pass the knowledge down through generations. The ritual is featured in local cultural events like the Bayluhay Festival and reenactments of the Purchase of Panay, reinforcing its social and spiritual importance. Although widely known, only those with hereditary babaylan roles seriously observe ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

GINISA NGA SUKOL/LAYUG-LAYOG

Iloilo, Imbang Pequeño, San Enrique

February 18, 2026

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Ginisa nga Sukol is a traditional mushroom dish from Imbang Pequeño, San Enrique, made from the shaggy ink cap mushroom harvested during specific seasons. The recipe involves sautéing onion, garlic, and tomato or sour labog leaves, then cooking the mushroom with seasoning and sometimes added meat, vegetables, or egg. This dish originated after the establishment of the Universal Robina Corporation Sugar Central in the late 1960s, which created ideal conditions for mushroom growth. Both men and women, including young people, know how to prepare this delicacy, passing the knowledge down through observation and practice within families. The tradition remains strong ...

SOUVENIR PAINTING TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALINOG FROM VIETNAMESE DELEGATION IN 1953

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