Heritages Archive - Page 20 of 43 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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The century-old bronze bell of St. John the Baptist Church, cast on May 10, 1894, by the renowned foundry of Hilario Sunico in Manila, weighs around 200–360 kg and features Spanish inscriptions and ornate religious engravings. Originally donated by Doña Baban during Fr. Arquero’s tenure, it served for decades in Banate as a symbol of faith, calling people to prayer and marking life events like baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The bell’s daily tolling at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. fostered spiritual reflection among people and also serving as an indication of time. Now cracked and no longer in use, it ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SEÑOR SAN BLAS SCULPTURE OF THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE CHURCH OF BRGY. BALANTI-AN

Balanti-an, Balasan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Señor San Blas sculpture, made of hardwood and about 36 cm tall, belongs to the Iglesia Filipina Independiente Church in Brgy. Balanti-an and is estimated to be over 80 years old. Donated by the Bataga family, it plays a central role in local religious life, serving as the barangay’s patron saint. It is believed to have healing powers, with rituals like “haplas” and “patapak” where devotees touch or step on it for relief from illness. The statue is featured in annual fiestas, processions, and vows, and its presence is tied to stories of miraculous recovery. Originally found in a ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

GARINGAN NGA BATO KANG AQUINO FAMILY SA ANILAO

Anilao, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The garingan, a traditional stone mill from the 1970s, is owned by the Aquino family and used for grinding rice, corn, coffee, and cacao. Made of two limestone slabs measuring 50 cm in diameter, it played a key role in rural Filipino food preparation. Once essential for milling corn, it is now a valued heirloom symbolizing resilience and cultural heritage. Though still functional, it risks becoming obsolete due to modern technology. The garingan holds historical, social, and economic significance in preserving traditional cuisine. No formal conservation exists, but the Aquino family maintains it through regular cleaning.

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1973 MUNICIPAL FLAG OF ALIMODIAN

Alimodian, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Alimodian municipal flag, created in 1973 during Mayor Miguel Anas’s term, is a colorful nylon banner symbolizing the town’s identity, featuring 51 gold stars for its barrios and a central flame and seal. At 26 by 42 inches, it incorporates blue, red, orange, and pink lines from a white triangle, making it a unique municipal flag design in the Philippines. Though originally an official town symbol, the flag has fallen out of use and been replaced with a simplified version.The flag is now at the Alimodian Heritage Conservation Center and is considered historically rare and significant, representing the town’s ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SAN NICHOLAS DE TOLENTINO SCULPTURE OF THE BONILLA FAMILY

Ajuy, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The San Nicolas de Tolentino sculpture, estimated to be created in the early 1960s and now over 60 years old, is a significant religious artifact under the care of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente in Ajuy, Iloilo. Measuring 3 feet in total height, the sculpture plays a central role during the annual fiesta on September 10th, serving as a symbol of devotion and community identity. Under the care of Mrs. Bonilla, the sculpture has been passed down through generations, linking familial heritage with spiritual tradition. Despite being kept from public view for confidentiality reasons, the sculpture remains a powerful emblem of ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SCULPTURE OF SAN MARTIN DE TOURS OF THE BRGY. CHAPEL OF SINOGBUHAN IN SAN JOAQUIN

Iloilo, San Joaquin, Sinogbuhan

February 18, 2026

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The wooden sculpture of San Martin de Tours, crafted in Spain and brought to Barangay Sinogbuhan in 1886, is a revered Catholic icon estimated to be 138 years old. It depicts St. Martin as a cavalryman on horseback cutting his cloak for a beggar. To honor the sculpture’s arrival, the locals performed Sayaw, a traditional ritual war dance between Christians and pagans, to honor the saint who was once a warrior. A community story claims that St. Martin miraculously saved the village from Japanese invaders during WWII, further deepening his spiritual significance for the community. Every November 11, the saint’s ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

LLAVAVO KANG GEONANGA FAMILY(BRGY. POBLACION, NUEVA VALENCIA)

Guimaras, Nueva Valencia, Santa Ana

February 18, 2026

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The llavavo of the Geonaga family is an antique wash table made from lauaan wood. It features a four-legged table with a circular hole for a basin. It has a towel bar on the side and a small storage comprantment under its mirror. It was first acquired by Benjamin Geonanga for the first Sacrament of Confirmation in Santa Ana, Nueva Valencia, where it was used by Bishop James Paul McCloskey, the first Bishop of Jaro. It was inherited by Mrs. Felomina Geonaga Gedallanga and is considered a heritage item. Although it has faded paint and missing parts, it remains in ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SINGER SEWING MACHINE KANG FRONDOSA FAMILY(BRGY. RIZAL, JORDAN)

Guimaras, Jordan

February 18, 2026

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The Singer sewing machine owned by the Frondosa family is a treadle-operated model used for making garments and mending items. It was inherited by the family from Domingo Frondosa, and has been passed down through generations, remained in active use for several decades. It is a limited edition machine with the Singer’s centennial badge attached. The machine was used to create uniforms for workers at the Guimaras Bulk Sugar Installation and known to have even mended a hat for President Diosdado Macapagal during his visit. Although the machine is currently not in use and in a deteriorating condition, it holds ...

Archival Holdings, Tangible Movable Heritage

PAG PATAY KAY JESUS BY ELPIDIO G. ZARAGOZA (RED BOOK) OF THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE IN BUENAVISTA

Buenavista, Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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“Pag Patay kay Jesus” is a religious book authored by Elpidio G. Zaragoza of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente in Buenavista, Guimaras.Commonly known as the ‘Red Book’ for its red fabric binding, this book plays an important role in the religious practices of the IFI. Its script is used in the annual Pagtaltal performances in Buenavista, Guimaras, which commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ. The book is also said to be source of the script for a similar religious performance in Albasan, Aklan. It is believed that it is the only known existing copy in possession of the IFI ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

MISSION CROSS OF BARANGAY CALLAN IN POTOTAN

Callan, Iloilo, Pototan

February 18, 2026

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The Mission Cross of Barangay Callan in Pototan, made from yakal wood and built by the community, holds a central role during Lent celebrations in the barangay. It is especially prominent during Holy Week processions, symbolizing Christ’s journey to Calvary in the Stations of the Cross. Its significance further lies in its long-standing presence and its connection with the community’s faith and devotion that has been passed down through generations. Despite its age and some damage, including a missing part, it remains a valuable religious symbol, representing shared responsibility and spiritual unity. The barangay now takes responsibility for its upkeep, ...

1894 CHURCH BELL OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH IN BANATE

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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