Heritages Archive - Page 35 of 43 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

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Tabong-Tabong Marsh is a mangrove marshland located in Barangay Ermita, Dumangas, Iloilo, covering about 18,437 square meters. It is home to white egrets, Brahmin Kites or Dapay, as well as rescued wildlife, with some mangroves believed to be over a hundred years old. The marsh filters brackish and seawater, supporting unique fish species like the Alimusan found only in Dumangas. It provides shelter for fish, shellfish, migratory birds, and sea turtles, and serves as a safe place for fishermen during bad weather. The local government is working to declare it a bird and wildlife sanctuary and has started a “Nature ...

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

TINABUAN

Dueñas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Tinabuan River in Dueñas, Iloilo, is where the Ulian and Jalaur rivers meet, creating a deep river that stays high even in the dry season. The riverbanks are sandy with rocky beds, and the area is used for quarrying gravel and sand. Historically, the river is linked to local legends and important events, including the settlement of early leaders and the death of a key religious figure during the Spanish era. The river supports local fishing and farming, with bamboo rafts once used to transport goods, helping connect nearby towns. However, unregulated quarrying and ownership conflicts threaten the river’s ...

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

BULABOG PUTIAN NATIONAL PARK

Dingle, Iloilo, Moroboro

February 18, 2026

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Bulabog-Putian Protected Landscape in Brgy. Moroboro, Dingle, Iloilo, is a national park under the NIPAS (National Integrated Protected Areas System, RA7586), covering 854.33 hectares with limestone cliffs, caves, and forests. The area features karst topography with 23 caves, some open for tourists, and is home to many unique plants and animals, including endangered species. Historically, the park’s caves were used as hideouts during the 1898 uprising against Spanish rule led by General Adriano Hernandez. It also benefits the local community through tourism and spiritual activities, especially during Holy Week. Conservation efforts include park ranger patrols, tree planting, and visitor education, ...

Animals (Fauna), Natural Heritage

MANA-UL

Concepcion, Iloilo, Tambaliza

February 18, 2026

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The Mana-ul, or White-bellied Sea Eagle, is a large native bird found in tropical rainforests and in islands like Pan De Azucar Island in Iloilo. It has a white head and belly with dark gray wings and a wingspan of up to 218 cm, making it easy to recognize in flight. Some young eagles were captured and raised in captivity because they lost their hunting skills, and the government allows them to stay with people instead of releasing them. This eagle is important in nature as a top predator that helps keep fish and marine populations balanced and serves as ...

Animals (Fauna), Natural Heritage

TIKAB

Asluman, Carles, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Tikab, or scallops, are native marine mollusks found in sandy or gravelly seabeds, especially around Barangay Asluman in Gigantes Carles. They have fan-shaped shells in various colors and can swim short distances by quickly opening and closing their shells to escape predators. Scallops are an important food source and a key part of the local economy. The community celebrates their cultural connection to scallops through the Tikab Festival and crafts made from their shells. However, threats like red tide, overharvesting, and weak regulation endanger the scallop population. To protect this resource, local laws limit harvesting to scallops at least two ...

Natural Heritage, Plants (Flora)

AMORPHOPHALLUS

Batad, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Amorphophallus, also called Yaoi, is an herbaceous plant endemic to rainforests where it thrives in moist, warm conditions. It produces a unique flowering structure with male and female flowers that bloom at different times to avoid self-pollination, and it emits a strong odor like rotten meat to attract insects for pollination. This rare plant has no leaves or fruit but produces seeds dispersed by birds after flowering. Found unexpectedly in Batad, its presence surprised local environmental officers and led to investigations on how it adapted to this new area. Conservation efforts by local and national agencies are ongoing to protect ...

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

NAGPANA FALLS

Barotac Viejo, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Nagpana Falls is a 60-foot waterfall located in Sitio Nagpana, Barotac Viejo, within the ancestral land of the Indigenous People of Nagpana. The waterfall flows into a shallow pool surrounded by smooth rocks and is known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Locals and tourists visit the falls for relaxation, swimming, picnics, and even laundry, showing its importance in daily life and culture. Nagpana Falls also supports the local economy through tourism, with opportunities for guiding, transport, and small businesses. It is protected by the NCIP and local government, but threats like pollution and littering remain, prompting regular cleanup ...

Animals (Fauna), Natural Heritage

KALAMPAY

Barotac Nuevo, Guintas, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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Kalampay, also known as talangka or river crab, is a small native crab found in muddy riverbanks and coastal areas, especially in Barangay Guintas, Barotac Nuevo. It has a square-shaped shell, dark green or brown color, and large claws used for feeding and defense, with the female’s abdomen used to carry eggs. Kalampay is caught year-round and is commonly gathered at night by hand using a traditional method called panulo. Though smaller than other crabs, it is a popular, affordable food in the community and is often sold cooked or fried whole as crablets. Catching kalampay is part of local ...

Natural Heritage, Plants (Flora)

BULUBANATE

Banate, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Bulubanate or Orange Jasmine, also called Kamuning, is a fragrant shrub that grows in forests and open fields but is mostly planted in gardens and streets for its attractive flowers and scent. The plant has white, sweet-smelling flowers and red, oval fruits, and its leaves produce a small amount of aromatic oil. It is a perennial plant seen throughout all barangays in Banate and is mainly used for ornamental and edible purposes. Local stories link the plant’s fragrance to good luck, adding cultural value to its beauty. Although common and cultivated, there is little awareness or conservation action in ...

Natural Heritage, Plants (Flora)

ANILAO TREE

Anilao, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

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The Anilao Tree, is a native perennial tree found in some barangays of Anilao, Iloilo, growing up to 36 feet tall with whitish or brown wood. Its leaves are rough with serrated edges, and the fruit has four double wings containing seeds. The tree is valued locally for its bark, which is used to make bark cloth, and its parts are used in making rope and preserving krill. Historically, the tree is important because the town of Anilao was named after it, reflecting a tradition of naming places after local plants. The tree faces threats like deforestation, climate change, and ...

TABONG- TABONG MARSH/ BIRD SANCTUARY

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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