The Old Missile Bell in Barangay Ibaca, President Roxas, Capiz, is a metal object originally believed to be a missile from World War II, later repurposed into a community bell. Residents discovered it could produce a loud sound and began using it to alert the community during emergencies, like wildfires or storms. Over time, the bell became an important tool for communication, symbolizing unity and quick response in the community. Its condition shows signs of aging due to outdoor exposure, but the locals actively clean and maintain it.
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Ellaine Marie C. Tumanday, 2024
Mappers:
Lyndemae D. Denosta
Tags:
, Capiz cultural artifact, community bell upkeep, community unity symbol, emergency alert bell, Filipino village communication, historic community tool, , local emergency signaling, loud sounding community bell, maintained heritage bell, , Old Missile Bell Capiz, outdoor aging bell, President Roxas heritage bell, rural Philippines emergency system, storm warning bell, traditional Filipino bells, wildfire alert bell, WWII missile repurposed bell
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