Negros Occidental Archives - Page 4 of 6 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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The Iron Dinosaur Train No. 13 is a 99-year-old steam locomotive built in 1925 by Baldwin Locomotive Works in the USA and used by Victorias Milling Company to transport sugarcane. It stands 9 feet tall, weighs 18 tons, and runs on steam powered by bagasse, a sugar mill waste. The train was important for moving harvested sugarcane from farms to mills and also served as a local transportation mode connecting plantations. Although the train is now a static display, it faces deterioration due to exposure to weather and lack of formal preservation funding. Community efforts keep it accessible for education ...

Archaeological Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SS PANAY SHIPWRECK BELL OF SIPALAY

Negros Occidental, Sipalay

February 18, 2026

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The SS Panay Shipwreck Bell was recovered in 1998 from the wreck of the SS Panay, which sank in 1941 during World War II near Sipalay City. The bell, made of metal and measuring 80 cm tall, still shows its original gold-copper color and features an engraved cross with floral designs. It served as an important signaling device on the ship, which was delivering ammunition to Filipino guerrillas when it was torpedoed by Japanese forces. The bell is now displayed at the old Sipalay Municipal Building, currently the city police station, symbolizing the local history and wartime efforts. Despite its ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

11 VOLUMES LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RECORDS OF SAN ENRIQUE

Negros Occidental, San Enrique

February 18, 2026

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The 11 volumes of Local Civil Registrar Records from San Enrique cover vital events like births, marriages, and deaths from the 1960s to the 1970s. These paper records were once neglected but later organized and preserved by office staff to protect important historical data. These records are crucial for verifying personal information, settling disputes, and enabling access to government services. The documents show signs of aging, such as stains, tears, and brittleness, making preservation urgent. To protect these records, the office plans to improve storage conditions and gradually digitize the files for long-term safekeeping.

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

SAN CARLOS MILLING COMPANY INC. STEAM TRAIN NO. 1 (SCMCI STEAM TRAIN NO. 1)

Negros Occidental, San Carlos

February 18, 2026

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The San Carlos Milling Company Inc. Steam Train No. 1 was built in 1912 and served to transport harvested sugarcane for the local sugar industry. It is made of durable materials like steel and wood, measuring about 7.6 meters long, but many internal parts are now missing or damaged. The train played a key role in San Carlos City’s economy by helping move sugarcane efficiently, which boosted the city’s growth and development. It symbolizes the city’s rich industrial and agricultural history and reflects early 20th-century engineering skill. Currently, the train is displayed in People’s Park but shows signs of rust ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

AMITA NETTING MACHINE OF OLD SAGAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Negros Occidental, Sagay

February 18, 2026

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The Amita Netting Machine, made in the 1940s and owned by Old Sagay Elementary School, is a metal machine used to make fishing nets more quickly. It was donated by a Spanish friend to help fishermen and students produce nets faster, boosting fishing productivity and the local economy. This machine represents an important shift from manual net-making to using machines, making the work easier and more efficient. It attracted fishermen from nearby areas who came to learn how to use it, showing strong community cooperation. Though still intact, the machine has become stiff and rusty over time but could work ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

STA. ROSA SCULPTURE OF THE RIVERA FAMILY IN MURCIA

Murcia, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

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The Sta. Rosa wooden statue, owned by the Rivera family, is a life-sized religious image made in 1946 and has lasted 78 years. It is known for surviving a fire set by Japanese soldiers during World War II. The community believes the statue has the power to stop bad weather and often carries it during festivals. It symbolizes faith, resilience, and protection, inspiring people through Sta. Rosa’s example of selflessness and service. Although it shows signs of aging like stains and fading, it is kept safe in a chapel, but there is concern about future care due to the lack ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KIMONA KANG MALSI FAMILY SA ILOG

Ilog, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

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The Kimona of the Malsi family is a loose, translucent blouse made from jusi fabric, dating back to 1922 and inherited by Darlene Grace Malsi from her grandmother. It features delicate handwoven embroidery of flower buds and vines in green, yellow, and pink, with a unique rectangular back neckline and shorter sleeves than usual. The kimona was originally worn by Lucena Paglomutan, mainly for Sunday Mass, and now serves as a family keepsake. Its design reflects traditional Filipino women’s clothing during the American colonial period. The kimona is rare due to its fine embroidery, fabric, and distinctive style, though it ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

1879, 1891, AND 1896 CHURCH BELLS OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH CHURCH IN E.B. MAGALONA

Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

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The church bells of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in E.B. Magalona, made in 1879, 1891, and 1896, are over a century old and were originally used in daily religious activities and special events like weddings and funerals. Each bell is made of bronze, engraved with either St. Joseph the Worker or the Sto. Niño, and showcases skilled craftsmanship through detailed inscriptions and carvings. One bell, believed to be made of white gold, was reportedly buried to prevent it from being stolen, adding local legend to its historical value. Though no longer in use, the bells were relocated in 2018 ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1958 BAGTINGAN SA DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO

Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

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The Bagtingan is a bell from 1958 found in Don Salvador Benedicto, measuring 14 inches tall and shaped like a bomb, which adds to its uniqueness. It was used by both a local church and hacienda to call people for work or gatherings, especially at 5:30 a.m. for “arima,” the start of the day. It was discovered near an old avocado tree beside an ancestral house, a site rich in history and community memory. Locals believe it may date back to the Japanese occupation, adding to its mystery and historical value. However, it is currently at risk due to rust, ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

OLD PHILIPPINE MONEY OF THE YAESO FAMILY(BRGY. BANGA, CANDONI)

Candoni, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The old Philippine money owned by the Yaeso family in Candoni, Negros Occidental is around 82 years old and was inherited by Beverly S. Yaeso. These paper bills and coins are fragile and show signs of wear like tears and fading due to age and handling. The money reflects the financial instability during World War II, with both Japanese-issued “Mickey Mouse” bills and locally made guerrilla currencies circulating at the time. These currencies represent Filipino resistance to Japanese occupation and the hardships people faced during extreme inflation. Although conservation steps like careful storage have been taken, its delicate condition still ...

IRON DINOSAUR TRAIN NO. 13 OF THE VICTORIAS MILLING COMPANY INC.

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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