Sara Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Rystelle’s Mini-Mart in Sara, Iloilo, opened in 1985 as a small store owned by Jonella Salcedo Zerrudo and her husband. The store sells a variety of items like school supplies, home appliances, and beverages, and its name comes from their children’s names, Ryan and Estelle. Over time, the family expanded their business with a restaurant called Rumbuhan and opened a second grocery branch in 2021. The mini-mart has provided jobs for many locals. The store faces challenges like theft, natural disasters, and supply shortages, but the owner and staff keep the place clean and well-maintained to ensure a good shopping ...

Significant Personalities

DR. ANTONIO TEDOCO JR.

Iloilo, Sara

February 18, 2026

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Dr. Antonio Tedoco Jr., born on September 3, 1940, in Sara, Iloilo, was a doctor and politician known for his service to the community. He studied medicine at the University of Santo Tomas and ran a clinic for 50 years while also operating several local businesses with his wife, Zelda. As a public servant, he served as councilor, mayor, and board member, completing many local projects like roads, school repairs, and health programs. He was deeply involved in charity, offering free medical services, food distributions, and church support. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, he continued treating patients, which sadly led ...

Significant Personalities

DON VICTORINO MILLAN SALCEDO

Iloilo, Sara

February 18, 2026

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Victorino Millan Salcedo was born in Sara, Iloilo, on February 22, 1882, and became known for his leadership in politics and agriculture. He served as Municipal President of Sara and later as a Congressman, where he pushed for the development of nearby towns and helped improve roads, schools, and water systems. He also promoted agriculture by organizing the Sara-Ajuy Sugar Planters Association and building a modern sugar mill. In 1946, he donated 10 hectares of land for a public high school, now known as Northern Iloilo State University, Victorino Salcedo Campus. His contributions earned him high respect, and after his ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

WARD

Arante, Iloilo, Sara

February 18, 2026

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Ward Mountain, located in Sitio Iraya, Barangay Arante, Sara, Iloilo, spans about 1.75 hectares and is rich in native trees and wildlife, including monkeys, pythons, and civet cats. A natural cascade in the area provides water for locals’ rice fields and vegetable gardens. The mountain earned the name “Ward” during World War II when it served as a secret hospital for wounded Filipino guerillas, sparing it from Japanese bombing due to a mix-up in location. Local stories tell of mysterious sounds and spirits, especially after a Balete tree was cut down, making some residents fearful of entering the area. The ...

RYSTELLE’S MINI-MART

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