Heritages Archive - Page 17 of 43 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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The 1977 Souvenir Program of the Sapian Municipal and Religious Fiesta is a small printed souvenir program measuring around 7 inches wide. It was produced by the Municipality of Sapian and printed by Bernas Printing Press, featuring classic design and printing styles of the late 1970s. The program served as a memento for the town’s annual civic and religious celebration, reflecting the culture and festivities of that time. Its physical condition shows signs of age, including visible tears or breaks in the material.

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

OLD MISSILE BELL (BRGY. IBACA, PRESIDENT ROXAS

Capiz, President Roxas

February 18, 2026

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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.

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

JANUARY 1946 – AUGUST 1957 REGISTER OF MARRIAGE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF PONTEVEDRA

Capiz, Pontevedra

February 18, 2026

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The Register of Marriage from January 1946 to August 1957 in Pontevedra is a government-issued record documenting marital unions in the town. It serves not only as legal proof of marriage but also as a valuable historical and genealogical reference for families and researchers. The register has survived floods and other disasters thanks to the efforts of the local government, who manually dried and restored the pages. However, the physical condition of the register has deteriorated over time, showing signs of yellowing, tears, folds, and brittleness. Current conservation efforts include secure storage, plans to relocate the records to a safer ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

KANYON FROM THE BATTLE OF BALISONG IN PILAR

Capiz, Pilar

February 18, 2026

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The Kanyon from the Battle of Balisong in Pilar, Capiz, dates back to 1897 and is now 127 years old. It was used by Spanish forces during the Philippine Revolution and played a key role in a major local battle on June 17, 1898. Made of metal and now mounted on a concrete base built in 2019, it stands as a physical reminder of the bravery of Filipino revolutionaries. The cannon is historically important, symbolizing resistance, and is also valuable for education and tourism. While it remains structurally intact, it shows signs of aging, including stains from weather exposure, and ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

PHILIPPINE EMERGENCY NOTES OF THE DIVA FAMILY (BRGY. AGKILO, PANITAN)

Capiz, Panitan

February 18, 2026

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The Philippine Emergency Notes owned by the Diva family were issued between 1940 and 1944 during World War II as a local response to currency shortages caused by the Japanese occupation. These notes, printed in Iloilo, Bacolod, and Negros, came in various denominations and were used by guerrilla groups and local governments to keep trade going and resist the use of Japanese-issued money. Although printed with limited resources, they are now rare collectors’ items, appreciated for both their historical and visual value. The notes show signs of wear, such as yellowing, fading, tears, and foxing, and are currently stored carefully ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

“DAKONG LINGGANAY” (PANAY BELL) OF THE SANTA MONICA PARISH CHURCH IN PANAY

Capiz, Panay

February 18, 2026

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The “Dakong Lingganay” or Panay Bell, located in the belfry of Santa Monica Church in Panay, Capiz, is the largest bell in Southeast Asia, made in 1879 using gold and silver from the townspeople. Weighing over 10 metric tons and standing five feet tall, it was cast by Don Juan Reina and surrounded by nine smaller bells. It also carries a Spanish inscription, calling people to worship, and is still rung yearly on the church’s anniversary, its sound reaching up to 8 kilometers. The bell holds deep historical, spiritual, and social value, symbolizing the town’s faith and guiding daily life ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1949-1951 BOOK OF BAPTISM OF SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH RECORDS IN JAMINDAN

Capiz, Jamindan

February 18, 2026

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The 1949-1951 Book of Baptism from San Sebastian Church in Jamindan is a hardbound record with about 92 pages, although eight pages are missing. The book’s cover is blue but faded, and the pages are yellowed, stained, torn, and have signs of insect damage. This baptismal register is historically important as the oldest record of baptisms in the parish, serving as proof of religious rites and essential for legal matters like citizenship and marriage. The book is kept under the care of the parish secretary and stored securely in a locked cabinet to protect it. Despite regular cleaning and inspection, ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1944 – 1962 REGISTRY OF DEATHS OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL REGISTRAR OF IVISAN

Capiz, Ivisan

February 18, 2026

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The Registry of Deaths book from Ivisan covers records from 1944 to 1962 and is the oldest death register preserved after earlier records were likely destroyed during World War II. It contains 96 pages arranged in chronological order and is hardbound but shows signs of aging, such as yellowing, foxing, fading, and tears. This book is important historically because it documents deaths during and after the war, providing proof of death for the community. The book is still kept and managed by the local government, though some records are fading and the paper is becoming fragile. To protect it, the ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

1945 DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR’S OFFICE OF DUMARAO

Capiz, Dumarao

February 18, 2026

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The 1945 Declaration of Real Property book from the Municipal Assessor’s Office of Dumarao records land ownership and property transactions from that year. It contains about 600 pages arranged in chronological order and is covered in thick brown cloth for protection. This book is historically important as it documents property rights and helped local government collect taxes for public services. It is the oldest known record of its kind in the area and serves as proof of land ownership, especially useful when property titles are unclear. The book shows signs of aging, such as yellowed, brittle pages, tears, faded ink, ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

DOSE KA LINGGANAY (12 BELLS) OF ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH IN DUMALAG

Capiz, Dumalag

February 18, 2026

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The Dose Ka Lingganay are twelve brass bells in St. Martin of Tours Parish Church, made in 1878 and still used in Dumalag. They vary in size and are placed on different floors of the church’s five-story belfry. The bells mark important daily events like noon lunch, evening Angelus prayers, and night prayers for souls in purgatory, and are also rung during funerals with distinct sounds for men and women. Historically, the bells symbolize the town’s cultural and religious heritage and have been part of community life for over 140 years. Though one bell is no longer working, the others ...

1977 SOUVENIR PROGRAM OF SAPIAN MUNICIPAL AND RELIGIOUS FIESTA

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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