Heritages Archive - Page 16 of 43 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

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

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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 ...

Natural History Specimen, Tangible Movable Heritage

PETRIFIED WOOD FOSSILS (FOUND IN BRGY. MINA-UTOK, CALATRAVA)

Calatrava, Mina-utok, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

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The petrified wood fossils, locally called Badyangon, were discovered in 2024 in Barangay Mina-utok, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. These fossils are estimated to be around 15 million years old and are believed to be remnants of ancient forests preserved through mineralization over time. The fossils are mostly large pieces of wood turned into stone, showing visible layers, cracks, and colors shaped by natural erosion. They are important for understanding ancient plant life and the environmental conditions of the Middle Miocene Epoch. The site remains protected, although no official conservation plan has been implemented yet.

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

1911 RIZAL MONUMENT MARKER AT THE NEGROS MUSEUM

Bacolod, Negros Occidental

February 18, 2026

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The 1911 Rizal Monument Marker, located at the Negros Museum, was originally attached to a monument in front of Rizal Elementary School in Bacolod City. Made from hardwood, it features engraved names of key political figures involved in the monument’s construction, along with decorative carvings of ferns, flowers, and ribbons. The item, 113 years old, has suffered discoloration, surface damage, holes, and missing parts due to age and exposure. The marker was discovered in an antique shop and donated to the museum in the late 1990s. Although no major restoration has been done, museum staff continue to monitor and protect ...

Archaeological Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

BARRA CANNON (EXCAVATED IN BRGY. BARRA, ROXAS CITY)

Barra, Capiz, Roxas City

February 18, 2026

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The Barra Cannon is an old weapon discovered underwater in 2014 by fishermen in Barangay Barra, Roxas City. It is possibly a rare carronade, a short iron cannon from around 172 to 248 years ago, weighing about half a ton and measuring over three feet long. The cannon is rusty and damaged, missing parts like the cannonball and artillery wheels, showing signs of wear from water exposure over time. The cannon is unique to the Panublion Museum and attracts tourists interested in heritage and history. Efforts to preserve the cannon include protecting it from further damage and displaying it safely ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1945 BOOK OF DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSORS’ OFFICE OF TAPAZ

Capiz, Tapaz

February 18, 2026

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The 1945 Book of Declaration of Real Property from the Tapaz Municipal Assessors’ Office is a record that lists property ownership in the area. Although the book is damaged with torn pages, stains, insect marks, and some missing parts, most of the information remains readable and is still used as a reference. This book formalized land ownership rights and helped guide property use, taxation, and community planning. It supports legal transactions and protects against disputes by clearly recording owners’ responsibilities. The book is rare due to its age and clear handwriting, making it valuable for historical and property research. To ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1943 MAKINILYA KANG SIGMA POST OFFICE

Capiz, Sigma

February 18, 2026

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The 1943 Underwood typewriter, once used in the Sigma Post Office, is a sturdy metal machine bought from Iloilo City and brought to Sigma by train. It played an important role in helping the community reconnect after World War II, especially when the post office reopened in 1945. Belonging to Mr. De Alba, the postmaster, it was used for writing letters, reports, and official documents, making it a key tool in local communication and public service. The typewriter shows signs of aging, such as rust and fading, but is still preserved in good condition.

STA. ROSA SCULPTURE OF THE RIVERA FAMILY IN MURCIA

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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