Heritages Archive - Page 21 of 43 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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The bayonet was originally owned by Mr. Edwin S. Pulgan’s grandfather, who served in the miltary during the Second World War.It features a metal blade with a central groove, a white-painted wooden handle, and a metal guard with a lug for attachment to a rifle. The bayonet is accompanied by a scabbard, which also show signs of wear, rust and missing parts. The weapon symbolizes the struggles and experiences during the American and Japanese occupations in the Philippines. It is carefully stored due to its poor condition and to prevent it from mishandling and theft.

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

BANGKAW NI OTO VALENTIN(BRGY. TRANGKA, MAASIN)

Iloilo, Maasin

February 18, 2026

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The bangkaw of the Valentin family, is a spear made with a kamagong handle which has been passed down through generations within the family. The bangkaw is unique for its historical significance, rarity, and association with the spiritual practices of the babaylan, highlighting the power of the healer to protect others. Said to have been owned by Oto Valentin, a revered babaylan and community leader, the spear was used both as a ritual tool and a weapon for protection, carried during his exploits across Panay Island. Even after passing it unto his son Gregorio, the bankaw’s powers was believed to ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

SANDUKO KANG LOMA FAMILY (BRGY. PANURAN, LAMBUNAO)

Iloilo, Lambunao

February 18, 2026

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The sanduko owned by Roger Loma is a traditional bolo with a single-edged, curved blade with a wooden mahogany hilt. The hilt features a distinctive carved crocodile design with intricate scale patterns and sharp teeth, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic expression of its maker. The sanduko plays a significant role in the Loma family’s community, used for both practical purposes like cutting vegetation and in cultural rituals such as “awag.” It represents the history of blacksmithing in the area, with local craftsmen often drawing inspiration from their environment, such as animals like crocodiles, for the handle’s design. It is currently ...

Tangible Movable Heritage, Works of Industrial/Commercial Arts

1944 TWO PESO ILOILO EMERGENCY CURRENCY NOTE KANG BARRATO FAMILY

Iloilo, Janiuay

February 18, 2026

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The 1944 Two Peso Iloilo Emergency Currency Note is part of the emergency currency issued by the Philippine National Bank and the local provincial and municipal governments of the Philippine Commonwealth during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. It features a design that emphasizes the denomination, its corresponding serial number, and includes signatures from key officials of the Iloilo Currency Committee. Dr. Eljhon Barrato inherited the note from his grandmother, who carefully stored it for its personal and historical value to the family. The note is part of the 1944 emergency currency issue, which was crucial for supporting local economies ...

Artwork, Tangible Movable Heritage

SOUVENIR PAINTING TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALINOG FROM VIETNAMESE DELEGATION IN 1953

Calinog, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The souvenir painting in Calinog Elementary School depicts a traditional riverside village scene from South Vietnam, featuring nipa houses, boats, and people engaged in daily activities. The painting, gifted as a token by a group of visiting South Vietnamese educators, was painted using lacquer on wood. Lacquer painting, sơn mài in Vietnamese, is a technique known for its durable, glossy finish. The painting symbolizes the cultural exchange between Vietnam and the school community, a strengthening of bonds between the two communities, and has become an integral part of the school’s history. Despite physical issues like fading and a tear, the ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KAWA KANG CARABAGO FAMILY(BRGY. TIGBAUAN ROAD, CABATUAN)

Cabatuan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The kawa of the Carabago family is a traditional cauldron, made of iron, used primarily for large-scale cooking, and was once used to boil sugarcane juice to make muscovado sugar. This kawa was purchased in 1974 and has been passed down through generations, now owned by Gener Carabago. With a wide, shallow shape and signs of wear, including rust and abrasion, the kawa was a central tool in the local sugar production industry, contributing to the community’s economy and social life. Its use declined when there were no longer workers available to operate it, but it remains an important symbol ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

KAYOG KANG CACHUELA FAMILY(BRGY. QUINAR-UPAN, BINGAWAN)

Bingawan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The kayog of the Cachuela family is a traditional farming tool made from wood and steel, primarily used for harvesting crops like rice and cutting grasses. It was crafted by Adirano Paez, said to have been from the helmet of a Japanese soldier. The tool is now owned by the Cachuela family. The tool’s steel blade is said to have been designed for efficiency, allowing farmers to cut stalks and weeds without damaging crops. The tool is commonly shared among neighbors, creating and fostering a sense of community spirit. Though it has become less effective due to rust and a ...

Religious Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

ANG ILOY: STATUE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CANDELARIA OF THE JARO CATHEDRAL(JARO, ILOILO CITY)

Iloilo, Iloilo City, Jaro

February 18, 2026

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The Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, also known as “Ang Iloy,” is a limestone sculpture of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, traditionally said to have been discovered by local fishermen in the Iloilo River. It stands about 60 inches tall and exudes a regal appearance, with both figures crowned and the Virgin adorned with doce estrellas or twelve stars and a finely embroidered cape. It has been serving as a major pilgrimage site, with devotees visiting for prayers, healing, and requests for blessings. In 1981, the image was crowned by then-Pope John Paul II, making this Marian image ...

Archaeological Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

PINGGAN KANG PAMISAN FAMILY (CERAMIC PLATE EXCAVATED IN BRGY. SIANON, BADIANGAN)

Badiangan, Iloilo, Sianon

February 18, 2026

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The Pinggan of Pamisan Family is a ceramic plate excavated in Brgy. Sianon, Badiangan, Iloilo, in 2018 by Nestor Pamisan Sr. The plate features a blue-and-white glaze with intricate designs of rolling clouds and lion figures, believed to be dated around the Ming or Qing dynasty of China. It was found damaged and glued together, and remains unsold due to its broken condition. Historically significant, it demonstrates a possible prevalence of early modern Chinese porcelain in the area and its rarity adds further value. The plate is currently kept in Mr. Pamisan’s household, where it is carefully preserved due to ...

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

BANGKAW KANG FERNANDO FAMILY

Antique, San Agustin, Valderrama

February 18, 2026

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The bangkaw of the Fernando family, Brgy. San Agustin, Valderrama, is a traditional hunting and ceremonial weapon passed down in the Fernando family, said to be over 100 years old. The spear is made up of a wooden shaft made from local wood called “layaw”, and a triangular-shaped metal spearhead called “surab”. It was used for hunting wild animals, such as wild pigs and deer, and also for local rituals called “pangagda makayhang” by decorating it with at least one “kundiman” or red cloth. While it suffers from rust and lack of use, the spear is preserved by the family, ...

BAYONETA KANG PULGAN FAMILY(BRGY. DALA, MINA)

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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