SUBAY: A Cultural Mapping of Labo, Ozamiz City

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
kaZAulogaN,INC.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CULTURAL EDUCATION
SUBAY: A CULTURAL MAPPING OF LABO,
OZAMIZ CITY
By
ARENAZA, Janet P.
CALINGA, Mae Lady Rose C.
CAROLINO, Jeanelei L.
JIMENEZ, Catherine T.
MAGHANOY, Candelaria P.
MAY 2014

APPROVAL SHEET
This book entitled “SUBAY: A CULTURAL MAPPING OF LABO,
OZAMIZ CITY” prepared and submitted by JANET P. ARENAZA, MAE
LADY ROSE C. CALINGA, JEANELEI L. CAROLINO, CATHERINE T.
JIMENEZ, AND CANDELARIA P. MAGHANOY as a final requirement of
the course CulEd206 – Local Cultural Mapping under the Graduate
Diploma in Cultural Education has been examined and is
recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.
COMMITTEE
DR. MARIA NANCY CADOSALES
Professor, CulEd206 – Local Cultural Mapping
Vice – Chancellor for Academic
MR. FELIMON B. BLANCO DR. EMMA O. SUANA
Program Director Dean, School of
Graduate Diploma in Cultural Education Graduate Studies
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ABSTRACT
This research answers to the need of further study,
assessment and documentation of the substantial stories about
the past, unrecorded historic events, undiscovered significant
belongings, stuffs, possessions and experiences which are part
of Filipinos local cultural heritages. Specifically, through
cultural mapping this research does the thorough inquiry and
exploration of the undocumented matters of the past which are
very significant in the lives of Filipino people not only living
in this specific Barangay Labo, Ozamiz City, but also to other
nearby communities and the City of Ozamiz as well.
This research uses actual place visitations, observations,
first-hand experiences, and informal interviews, in gathering
the fragments of information needed by the researchers. The data
were unruffled, congregated and documented through note-taking,
picture-taking, voice recording and video footage as well.
The result of this study will be the basis for the propose
awareness campaign in the Barangay. In order to inform the
people and be given emphasis to the new generation about the
treasures being kept for so long in the community which would
recognize their own cultural identity. Thus, people in the
community will then be involved in the preservation and
conservation of the said heritages. Moreover, the information
being gathered, documented and presented could be utilized in
teaching lessons at school which will contribute to the
preservation of the practices of the past, developed the love
for own ways of doing things, promote the sense of identity and
pride among the people living in the specific community and
appreciation of local cultural heritage among the Filipinos
either resident or not.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
One’s goal cannot be reached without those people behind
them; those who always contributed their effort to encourage and
support the researchers to finish this piece of work.
A grateful thanks to Dr. Maria Nancy Q. Cadosales the Dean
of the College of Graduate School and Continuing Studies, who at
the same time the professor of CulEd 206 Local Cultural Mapping,
who motivated and encourage the class to work on this research;
To the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for
having this scholarship program, especially to the serene and
considerate Sir Felimon B. Blanco for the chance given to the
researchers which made them a beneficiary of this GDCE Program
and that further made them become a part of this course and with
his dynamic staffs Michael Angelo Plaza and Karen B. Linganay
for their constant reminders and assistance in all the things
they do in class;
To the respondents who have spared their precious time in
providing the data needed with unwavering kindness for the
accomplishment of this research;
To La Salle University Library staffs who endow with
friendly assistance during the research done in the library;
To the researchers’ families and friends for extending a
helping hand in undertaking the search and interviews and for
giving their full support morally and spiritually and their
understanding in the duration of the research;
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Above all, the most profound thanks to the Almighty God for
giving His boundless love which gives strength, wisdom and
talent to finish this research.
The Researchers
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Approval Sheet......................................... i
Abstract............................................... ii
Acknowledgement........................................ iii
Table of Contents...................................... v
Background of the Study................................ 1
History of Barangay Labo............................... 4
Barangay Officials of Labo............................. 6
Natural Heritage of Labo
 Woodspring “Spring”............................... 7
 Labo River........................................ 13
 Mango Tree “Mangga Carabao”....................... 20
Built Heritage of Labo
 Old House “Don Lucio Vizarra’s Residential House”. 24
 Old House “Ancestral House”....................... 27
 Labo Cemetery..................................... 30
Intangible Heritage of Labo
 Benefit Dance “Bayle Benepisyo”................... 33
 Song “Ang Dalagasa Bukid”......................... 36
 Song “Ang Rosas sa Hardin”........................ 39
 Song “Don’t You Go to Far Zamboanga”.............. 41
 Game “Koruk”...................................... 43
 Joke/Riddle “Bingka”.............................. 46
Movable Heritage of Labo
 Banga............................................. 47
 Carved Wall Décor................................. 49
 Carved Wood Center Table.......................... 51
 Lingkuranan ...................................... 53
 Long Table........................................ 55
 Piano............................................. 57
 Sacred Heart of Jesus Frame Laminated Frame....... 59
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 Sacred Heart of Jesus Wall Plaque................. 61
 Table and Benches from Train Rails................ 63
 Wooden Hand Carved Layered Table.................. 65
Project Proposal....................................... 67
Appendix
 Cultural Heritage Map of Labo..................... 71
Curriculum Vitae of Researchers........................ 72
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Cultural mapping is a course of discovering strong points.
The results attained from cultural mapping rely significantly on
the facts, information and proficiency of those doing it, the
control of the process, and the way that cultural mapping is
carried out. It is a step carried out to discovering our strong
points with and end product in mind the so called objective.
These objectives may be smaller or larger; it could develop a
certain community. For on one occasion the community has
discovered their strong points or cultural possessions, which
can be taken advantage of to generate an extensive range of
ideas and results. The worth of taking in a successful cultural
mapping is comparable to constructing a building with or without
a knowledgeable and skilled engineer.
With cultural mapping the community would be able to
identify the specific culture in the specific area. In which
culture could refer to the customs and traditions, language
spoken, sports and even religious practices amidst others. That
the community would be able to understand the way of living they
are into. And even others would understand how people living in
that certain community does the way they do.
It is in this light that the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts take into consideration the giving of
scholarship grants to teachers to study the cultural heritages
of their own community and further goes into deeper sense of
discovering what has been hidden or unknown for years with
regards to natural, built, intangible and movable heritages in
the differing places in the Philippines, even going through the
remote areas where nobody has gone for a study before.
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With the partnership of NCCA to the Department of Education
as well as with the Higher Educational Institution what they
have envisioned could be possibly achieved. And that the
endeavor of being able to pave the way to the preservation of
the practices of their ancestors, develop the love for their own
practice of doing things, make every Filipino citizen to be
proud of its own identity as a resident of a certain community,
and be able to appreciate own local cultural heritages be attain
and accomplish.
Indeed, it is to this purpose that this research is well
thought-out. By means of the project proposal that aims to
introduce to every person of the community to discover the
available natural, built, intangible and movable heritages of
Labo, Ozamiz City and be widely available not only to the
specific people of the community but also to every Filipino
citizen of this country. This research gathers and documents
every cultural heritage of the community and proposes for an
awareness campaign in the Barangay so as to enlighten the hearts
and minds of every person living in the community in order to
give importance to the treasures being kept for so long in the
community which would recognize their own cultural identity.
Thus, people in the community will then be encouraged to get
involved in the preservation and conservation of the said
heritages. In addition to that, the information in which were
gathered and documented in the mapping, and which will be
presented during the awareness campaign would be utilized in
teaching lessons at school which would further contribute to the
protection and conservation of the practices of the earlier
period, build up the love for the natural ways of living their
lives, encourage the sense of distinctiveness, uniqueness and
identity as well as pride among the people living in the
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specific community and appreciation of local cultural heritage
among others.
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HISTORY OF BARANGAY LABO
Labo, the Healthy Barangay; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
By: Charlita L. Abing
Introduction:
An old saying goes, “If you lost your wealth nothing is
lost, but if you lost your health, everything is lost”. We the
people of Labo are very healthy conscious, so we started
educating our children at home, in school and the whole
Barangay. We envisioned that our place will maintain its status
from generation to generation, of the Barangay Labo as the
healthy Barangay.
History:
In the annals of history, the first inhabitants of LABO
were the Subanons. These Tribal Group partly shaped our humble
beginnings that of being a healthy Barangay. They owned big
tracks of land which should have been fortunately handed down to
their children, but because of fear and ignorance, they’re
forced to barter their lands to the new settles with bolos,
carpentry tools, and farm implements. They were forced to move
out into the hinterlands where they have new farms and
established a healthy and happy family. Bloodline tells us that
we inherited our ways tracing back to our forefathers. The
Subanons, the healthy Filipino generation.
How did Labo get its name?
There are several versions of how Labo got its name. Labo
in the olden days was a deep swampy land. Nobody could step into
the place because those who attempted to settle here were
plunged into the deep Labo River and the villagers called it
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“NANGALABO”. People from different places shortly called the
place LABO.
Labo also got its name from the staple food of the Subanons
which were considered the healthy root crops when mixed with
coco milk, gabi, camote, cassava and lotia. They were all
“Labo”, which also common the palatable sweet, soft and tasty. A
graded A food crops. Food was not a problem because our
forefathers were vegetarians. Therefore a healthy and strong
generation was already planted on the seeds of time. We survived
the ordeals and hardships but still remain the healthy Barangay.
Fish abounds in Labo River which is free. Carabao, chicken,
goats and cows are among the animals that were domesticated.
Again another name was attached to our place when group of
settlers coming from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, Labo became a
fidgeting ground, barehanded or with sharp knives and bolos
among the residents and the visiting settles, Labo then became a
no man’s land because many were brutally killed and the culprit
remained at large. Because of LABO-LABO dead victims were thrown
into the big Labo River or in the deep well. That was the tragic
area of Barangay Labo but the people remains healthy, strong and
industrious. It sustains the family’s needs still the Barangay
people cultivated their farms with labo products. Amidst the
family LABO-LABO our people braved.
Thanks to God’s mercy, the romantic episodes of our life as
permanent residents of Labo happen. It gave romantic that many
people find our place as inviting, peaceful and mysteriously
attuned to everybody’s needs seeking for peace, a place of
retreat, free from pollution and away from humdrums, of the
cities busy life. Today, trees, flowers, vegetables, corn and
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rice abound in our place. A healthy surroundings well-kept and
maintained daily, make Labo not only a healthy but also a
Bulawanongs Barangay Award. L-ove A-lways B-egins O-thers, is
the new romantic acronym of LABO. Romantically, our fiesta is
held during Valentine’s Day, February 14, love-oriented people
generally healthy, winsome and lovable.
BARANGAY OFFICIALS OF LABO
YEAR 2014
Chairman : Celestino B. Filipino
Councilors : Jay Arr P. Royo
Segundo L. Malig-on
Titus M. Navarro
Bernie P. Agustin
Maximo H. Basaya
Elvira R. Malig-on
Lolita E. Malig-on
Secretary : Heide M. Macas
Treasurer : Rodelyn C. Samonte
Record Keeper : Joedemi B. Rubio
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NATURAL HERITAGE
WOODSPRING “SPRING”
Name: Woodspring “Spring”
Other Name: Tubod sa Woodspring
Location: Purok 2, Labo, Ozamiz City
Tubod is evenly distributed in all areas in Labo,
Ozamiz City. One of the famous springs/tubod is
the one situated inside a private land named in
Purok 2, the Woodspring.
Key Map: 9
Physical Feature: The spring/tubod is surrounded by mango
trees, bird’s paradise and ferns. It was
developed as the water source for tilapia
and koi fish culture inside the woodspring.
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Significance: The spring/tubod in woodspring was first
discovered in 1920’s and was first used by the
people situated near the spring/tubod as main
source for drinking, washing, bathing and
cleaning purposes.
Flora:
Mango (Mangga)
Mangifera
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit
belonging to the genus Mangifera,
consisting of numerous tropical
fruiting trees that are cultivated
mostly for edible fruits. The majority
of these species are found in nature
as wild mangoes. They all belong to
the flowering plant family
Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to
South Asia, from where it has been
distributed worldwide to become one of
the most cultivated fruits in the
tropics. The highest concentration of Mangifera genus is
situated in western part of Malesia (Sumatra, Java and
Borneo) and in Burma and India. While other Mangifera
species (e.g. horse mango, M. foetida) are also grown on a
more localized basis, Mangifera indica – the 'common mango'
or 'Indian mango' – is the only mango tree commonly
cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. It
originated in India and Burma. It is the national fruit of
India and the Philippines and the national tree of
Bangladesh. In several cultures, its fruit and leaves are
ritually used as floral decorations at weddings, public
celebrations and religious ceremonies.
Fern (Pako)
A fern is any one or more of a
group of roughly 12,000 species
of plants belonging to the
botanical group known as
Pteridophyta. Unlike mosses,
they are vascular plants. They
have stems and leaves, like
other vascular plants. Ferns
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reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers.
Most ferns have what are called fiddleheads. The
fiddleheads expand into what are called fronds, which are
each delicately divided.
By far the largest group of ferns is the leptosporangiate
ferns, but ferns as defined here (also called monilophytes)
include horsetails, whisk ferns, marattioid ferns, and
ophioglossoid ferns. The term pteridophyte traditionally
refers to ferns and a few other seedless vascular plants
(see classification section below), although some recent
authors have used the term to refer strictly to the
monilophytes.
Ferns first appear in the fossil record 360 million years
ago in the late Devonian period but many of the current
families and species did not appear until roughly 145
million years ago in the early Cretaceous, after flowering
plants came to dominate many environments.
Ferns are not of major economic importance, but some are
grown or gathered for food, as ornamental plants, for
remediating contaminated soils, and have been the subject
of research for their ability to remove some chemical
pollutants from the air. Some are significant weeds. They
also play a role in mythology, medicine, and art.
Fauna:
Tilapia
(Oreochromisniloticus)
Tilapia (/tɨˈlɑːpiə/ti-LA-pee-ə)
is the common name for nearly a
hundred species of cichlidfish
from the tilapiine cichlidtribe.
Tilapia are mainly freshwater
fish inhabiting shallow streams,
ponds, rivers and lakes and less
commonly found living in
brackish water. Historically,
they have been of major
importance in artisan fishing in Africa and the Levant and
are of increasing importance in aquaculture and aquaponics.
Tilapia typically has laterally compressed, deep bodies.
Like other cichlids, their lower pharyngeal bones are fused
into a single tooth-bearing structure. A complex set of
muscles allows the upper and lower pharyngeal bones to be
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used as a second set of jaws for processing food (cf.
morays), allowing a division of labor between the "true
jaws" (mandibles) and the "pharyngeal jaws". This means
they are efficient feeders that can capture and process a
wide variety of food items. Their mouths are protrusible,
usually bordered with wide and often swollen lips. The jaws
have conical teeth. Typically tilapia have a long dorsal
fin, and a lateral line which often breaks towards the end
of the dorsal fin, and starts again two or three rows of
scales below.
Koi Fish
(Cyprinuscarpio)
Koi (鯉?, English/ˈkɔɪ/,
Japanese: [koꜜi]) or more
specifically nishikigoi (錦鯉?
,
[niɕi̥kiꜜɡo.i], literally
"brocaded carp"), are ornamental
varieties of domesticated common
carp (Cyprinuscarpio) that are
kept for decorative purposes in
outdoor koi ponds or water
gardens.Koi varieties are distinguished by coloration,
patterning, and scalation.The word koi comes from Japanese,
simply meaning "carp." It includes both the dull grey fish
and the brightly colored varieties. What are known as koi
in English are referred to more specifically as nishikigoi
in Japan (literally meaning "brocaded carp"). In Japanese,
koi is a homophone for another word that means "affection"
or "love"; koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship
in Japan.Some of the major colors are white, black, red,
yellow, blue, and cream. The most popular category of koi
is the Gosanke, which is made up of the Kohaku, Taisho
Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku varieties.
Statutory Control: Onwed and managed by Mr.Ernesto T. Matugas
and Mrs. Filomena U. Matugas, Purok-2 Labo,
Ozamiz City
Related Literature: A spring is a point where water flows out of
the ground. A spring may flow the whole year
or only sometimes. This depends on the water
getting into the ground all of the time
(rain) or only once in a while (snow
melting).A spring often sends water down,
along the land. This is how rivers start.
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Some springs produce water that is good for
health reasons. Sometimes towns grow by
these springs because many people who are
ill come there to get better. Such towns are
called spa towns.
A spring may be the result of karst
topography where surface water has
infiltrated the Earth's surface (recharge
area), becoming part of the area
groundwater. The groundwater then travels
through a network of cracks and fissure—
openings ranging from intergranular spaces
to large caves. The water eventually emerges
from below the surface, in the form of a
karst spring.
Oral Tradition: A lot of supernatural stories and
experiences of residents were told and narrated
in relation to the spring/tubod. Care takers of
the woodspring believed of supernatural entity.
One of the care takers had revealed that there
was a lady who came out from the spring. The lady
wore white long gown and has a long hair, the
face couldn’t be seen clearly.
Other people living adjacent to the woodsprings,
sometimes heard sound of a trumpet and music of a
mass. Other people saw parade of people going
outside the spring/tubod while holding a candle.
They also believed that the spring/tubod has
“buyag” that causes diseases and face
deformation.
Bibliography: http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/ata.html
http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/koi_fish
_facts/474/
http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/mango.html
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/204819/
fern
http://www.britannica.com/search?query=spring
http://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercyclesprings.html
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/spring+water
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Documentation:
Name:
Janet P. Arenaza – Tinago, Ozamiz City
Mae Lady Rose C. Calinga – Labo, Ozamiz City
Jeanelei L. Carolino – Aguada, Ozamiz City
Catherine T. Jimenez – Bañadero, Ozamiz City
Candelaria P. Maghanoy – Malaubang, Ozamiz City
Affiliation: NCCA - GDCE Scholars
Date: April 4, 2014
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NATURAL HERITAGE
“LABO RIVER”
Name: Labo River
Other Name: Suba sa Labo
Key Map: 7
Physical Feature: Labo River is one of the most famous rivers
in Misamis Occidental. It surrounds the
whole barangay Labo in the city of Ozamiz.
Labo River is sometimes called a stream
because it is small but long range river.
The estimate terrain elevation above sea
level is 11 meters. It can be easily reached
out by the people of Ozamiz for some certain
purposes.
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It is classified as a mature river because
the gradient of the river is less steep than
those of youthful rivers and flows more
slowly. A mature river is fed by many
tributaries and has more discharge than a
youthful river.
The river is surrounded by many floras such
as various trees. They give shade to those
people who love to bath and stay at the
riverside. They produce more oxygen which
could lead to fresh and cool atmosphere.
They cover the total aquatic ecosystem of
the Labo River. It supports the soil to
avoid landslides and flashfloods to some
mountainous areas when river overflows.
Significance: Labo plays an important role within the
community. Labo River has been used as a source
of water, for obtaining food, for bathing, and as
a means of disposing of waste for the people. It
has been a source of food since pre-history. It
can provide a rich source of fish and other
edible aquatic life which are essential to one’s
health. Labo River serves as a natural heritage
which should be taken good care of and preserve
well.
Planting trees along a river bank can provide
environmental benefits such as preventing soil
erosion, providing shelter for wildlife and
decreasing runoff of pollutants into the water.
It is important to select the right varieties for
planting along a waterway to ensure of their
survival and success. The trees are tolerant of
wet soils, are native to the area and will look
nice growing along the banks. Once the trees
become established, they will grow and develop
into a natural planting.
Aside from trees, the water in the Labo River is
also important to all kinds of living things.
Though it is not safe to drink, some aquatic
faunas are found there such as fishes which could
serve as foods for the people. The water flow is
quite slow because Labo River is already
considered as mature river where many tributaries
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are found. Trees, grasses and other vegetations
are visible at the riverside.
Flora:
Taro (Gabi)
One of the floras that can be
found near the Labo River is the
Taro or Gabi. It is a tuberous
plant. It is also called a root
crop which serves as alternative
food for the people living
beside the said river. According
to the people, Gabi’s primary
use is the consumption of its
edible corm and leaves. In its
raw form, the plant is toxic due
to the presence of calcium oxalate, and the presence of
needle-shaped raphides in the plant cells. However, the
toxin can be minimized and the tuber rendered palatable by
cooking, or by steeping in cold water overnight. The corms
of the small round variety are peeled and boiled, sold or
frozen, bagged in its own liquids, or canned. In addition,
the leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals. Thus, it is
also significant to people and animals for survival. This
flora is usually found near rivers because it is an
ornamental aquatic plant. It is usually dominant in this
type of area. In other words, it can survive in both
terrestrial and aquatic environment.
Jamaica Vervain (Kanding-
kanding)
(Stachytarpheta anoides
jamaicensis)
Another flora that is dominant
at the riverside is named as
Jamaica Vervain (Stachytarpheta
anoides jamaicensis). It is a
perennial weed bearing many
small, pale-lilac flowers. The
oblong leaves are opposite where
there are bright blue flowers in
slender spikes and cut into toothed lobes. The plant has no
perfume, and is slightly bitter and astringent in taste.
This flora is a eaten by animals such as carabao and cattle
near the river. It provides them the necessary food to
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survive. Aside from that, it adds additional attraction to
other living things because of its flowers. Since it is
considered as weed, it easily grows in this type of
environment.
Bamboos (Kawayan)
Bamboos are flowering perennial
evergreen plants which are
visibly found beside Labo River.
Bamboos are some of the fastest-
growing plants in the world, due
to a unique rhizome-dependent
system. They rapidly grow in
this type of ecosystem. Bamboos
are very important to the people
because these are being used for
building materials, as a food
source, and as a versatile raw product. People said that
high-quality bamboos which are found in Labo is stronger
than steel, a property that has made it a choice in
building materials and weaponry.
Bamboo (Bagacay)
Another type of bamboo species
is the Bagacay. This species
produces poles having long and
thin internodes which are
spineless. The size is about 1
to 3 cm in diameter. The length
of the poles is from 2 to 4 m.
the poles are very light and
make good fishing rods. These
species are very dominant in the
river bank. People use this
plant for some purposes such as fences.
Nana
(Coreopsis auriculata)
A flora which is one of the
attractions in Labo River is the
flower named Nana (Coreopsis
auriculata). 'Nana' is a
stoloniferous, dwarf cultivar
flower plant. Coreopsis species
are commonly called Tickseeds.
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This species is perennial growing from 10–30 cm (4-12
inches) tall and sometimes to 60+ cm (30 inches). It adds
attraction to some insects and animals. It grows easily in
the riverbank which somewhat the same with weeds.
Wild Sage
Lantana camara
Lantana camara, also known as
wild sage can be seen at the
Labo riverside. L. camara has
established itself as a
notorious weed for other places.
L. camara will often compete
with other more desirable
species, leading to a reduction
in biodiversity. It can also
cause problems if it invades
agricultural areas as a result of its toxicity to livestock
as well as its ability to form dense thickets which if left
unchecked can greatly reduce the productivity of farm land.
L. camara has small tubular shaped flowers which each have
four petals and are arranged in clusters at the end of
stems. Flowers come in many different colors including red,
yellow, white, pink and orange which differ depending on
location, age and maturity.
Star Apple (Caimito)
Chrysophyllum cainito
Trees are also dominant in the
river. One of these trees is the
Caimito tree. The scientific
name is Chrysophyllum cainito.
It is a tropical tree that grows
rapidly and reaches 20 m in
height. It has numerous common
names including cainito,
caimito, star apple, golden leaf
tree, and milk fruit. The leaves
are evergreen, alternate the u where the underside shines
with a golden color when seen from a distance. The tiny
flowers are purplish white and have a sweet fragrant smell.
The tree is also hermaphroditic (self-fertile). It produces
a strong odor.
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Fauna:
Cattle (Baka).
(Colloquially Cows)
Aside from floras, faunas are
also dominant in Labo River
especially the cattle
(colloquially cows) (baka). They
are the most common type of
large domesticated ungulates.
Cattle are raised as livestock
for meat (beef and veal), as
dairy animals for milk and other
dairy products, and as draft
animals (oxen or bullocks) (pulling carts, plows and the
like). Other products include leather and dung for manure
or fuel. These faunas are very important to people living
nearby the Labo River. Thus, the people placed their
animals at the riverside because there are dominant grasses
and other vegetation which allow the cattle to thrive on.
Statutory Control: Local Government Unit following Republic Act
No. 9275 March 22, 2004 and Presidential
Decree No. 1067 December 31, 1976
Related Literature: A river is a natural watercourse, usually
freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a
lake, a sea, or another river. In a few
cases, a river simply flows into the ground
or dries up completely at the end of its
course, and does not reach another body of
water. Small rivers may be called by several
other names, including stream, creek, brook,
rivulet, and rill.
The Siyokoy is the male counterpart of the
Sirena. The lower extremities of a
Philippine merman can either be a fishtail
or scaled legs and webbed feet. They could
also have long, green tentacles. Siyokoys
have gill slits, are colored brown or green,
and have scaly skin, comparable to that of a
fish.
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Oral Tradition: There’s a story long time ago up to the
present that a non human creature living in
the river, and it was called “SIYOKOY”.
Children are not allowed to stay in the
river without older one with them. There are
undocumented cases of death within the
river. People believed that “SIYOKOY” drown
mortals for food. Although “SIYOKOY” is
known to be dwelling in the deepest part of
the ocean, but this aforementioned “SIYOKOY”
is said to have settled in Labo River.
Bibliography: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/
rivers/
http://www.internationalrivers.org/
http://www.sarahsawyer.com/2011/04/mythic-
creature-the-siyokoy
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-
listings/aberrations/siyokoy
http://www.wattpad.com/28318072-philippine-
mysterious-and-mythical-creatures
Documentation:
Researchers:
Date: April 4, 2014
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NATURAL HERITAGE
“MANGO TREE (MANGGA CARABAO)”
Name: Mango Tree
Other Name: Mangga Carabao
Key Map: 4
Physical Feature: The mango tree is situated near the houses
of the community people. It had fallen and
the trunk bended on the ground but it is
still growing and bearing fruits. Some parts
of it specifically the branches are already
destroyed by insects that’s why people
decided to cut them for safety reasons.
Significance: Just a look at the mango tree, every individual
is reminded that life is worth living for. It
showed the people in the community a symbol of
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strength and courage to stand against the test of
time. Although the tree’s roots has almost been
uprooted that made the trunk fall down to the
ground due to the natural circumstance which
nobody could take control of, the tree lives and
thrive for years. Thus, it shows the people to
deal with life no matter what may come to pass.
Further it inspired and gives life to the
community as it bears fruits abundantly. And in a
simple way it serves as shelter for the people
and a playground for many, children and even
adult as well.
Flora:
Taro (Gabi)
Taro is a root crop native in
the Southeast Asia. It is a
tropical plant mostly grown as a
root vegetable for its edible
starchy corn, and as a leaf
vegetable that is considered
staple in the Oceanic, African,
and Asian cultures.
Fauna:
Chicken (Manok)
(Gallus gallus domesticus)
Chicken (Gallus gallus
domesticus) is
a domesticated fowl, a
subspecies of the Red Jungle
fowl. As one of the most common
and widespread domestic animals,
with a population of more than
24 billion in 2003,there are
more chickens in the world than
any other species of bird.
Humans keep chickens primarily as a source of food,
consuming both their meat and their eggs.
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Statutory Control: Local Government Unit following Republic
Act.
No. 3571
Related Literature: Mango Tree - “The king of the fruits,” mango
fruit is one of the most popular,
nutritionally rich fruits with unique
flavor, fragrance, taste, and health
promoting qualities making it a common
ingredient in new functional foods often
labeled “super fruits." It is a fleshy
yellowish tropical fruit that is eaten ripe
or used green for pickles or chutneys.
Oral Tradition: Most of the community people in Labo believe
in supernatural entity. Among these is the
existence of a lady in white dress which
they have seen sitting on the bended trunk.
According to them, this usually occur when
the sun is setting; that moment when the
light and darkness of the sky is clashing.
One motorcycle driver of the neighborhood
claimed to have seen this white lady around
5:45 pm. When he tried to look again, the
white lady disappeared.
The white lady as described by the driver
wears a long white dress and her hair as
black as the night measures until her lower
back. He does not recall any facial feature
because it seems blank.
Many residents from the vicinity upon
hearing the account observed the tree and
hoped to see the white lady but all failed,
because she only appears when nobody is
expecting.
Bibliography: - https://www.google.com.ph/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=d-
FVU8XNK6aJ8QfUhIH4Bw#q=mango+tree+meaning
- http://mango.co.in/religious-significance-of-
mango.html
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Documentation:
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Date: April 4, 2014
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BUILT HERITAGE
“DON LUCIO VIZARRA’S
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE”
NAME:
Historic Name: Don Lucio Vizarra’s Residential House
Other Name: Karaang Balay
Ownership: Don Lucio Vizarra and Family
Approach: Built
Key Map: 10
Usage: Past: Residential House; Meeting Place of the
members of the “Dose Pares”
Present: Boarding House/Rented House
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
Historical Significance:
The house used to be the meeting place of the so called
“Dose Pares”. The Dose Pares was a group of Filipino men
who practiced on how to defend themselves from enemies.
Each member used 1 meter stick and performed different
steps and strokes on how to use the stick to fight the
enemies.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Interiors:
The residence shows that of a typical house built during
the Spanish period. It has a high ceiling and wide window
panes thus making the house well-ventilated. The pillars of
the house were made from Narra timber. The door is wider
than our ordinary doors since it is constructed with two
door frames which can be widely open at the same time. To
lock the doors, they are using a piece of long wood,
approximately 2x2x60 inches in size.
Materials: Narra wood, galvanized iron sheets, cement,
stones, and round steel bars.
Decorative Features: There were “ventanillas” that highlight
the house’s ancestry.
State of Preservation:
The descendants of the owner of the house initiated a way
to preserve the house by having it rented by a family at a
very low cost so that it could be maintained and preserved.
Structural Stability: At present, the house is functional and
in good condition.
Threats: Negligence, span of time, weather, termites, and
improvements that are not the same with the original
materials.
Condition Description: Currently used as boarding house of the
Jamoner family.
Plan/Elevation/Section: To be gradually renovated as the need
arises.
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Grading:
 Medium Significance
 Historic
 Aesthetic
 Cultural
Designer: Cannot be traced:
Date of Construction: Around 19th
century.
Documentation:
Researchers:
Date: April 4, 2014
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BUILT HERITAGE
“ANCESTRAL HOUSE”
NAME:
Historic: Ancestral House
Other Name: Karaang Balay
Ownership: Mr. Henry Danreb Bernad Sr.
Location: Purok Kapayas
Approach: Built, maintained and developed by Mr. and Mrs.
Henry DenrebBernad Sr.
Key Map: 5
Usage: Past and Present
Residential House
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
Historical Significance
The house was just a residence house before and a hiding
place of the people of Labo during wars.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
The house is two-storey. Foundation below and stair is made
up of concrete materials and the entire house is dominantly
made up of hardwoods and galvanized iron sheets. It
consists of 3 rooms. Each room is made up of hardwoods. The
entire house occupied a land area of approximately 150
square meters.
Interiors:
The ceiling is made up of carved plywood and was painted.
Each room is well ventilated since it consists of big/huge
windows. It has also functional furniture for the guests.
Materials:
The materials used in constructing the house were
hardwoods, plywoods, galvanized iron sheet and concrete.
Decorative Feature:
Classic and Elegant
Maintain and renovated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Danreb Bernad
Sr.
Structural Stability: Functional
Threats: Rain water, rust, termites and span of time.
Condition Description:
Good and functional. Some parts are renovated due to its
oldness.
Designer: Cannot be traced.
Date of Construction
The house was constructed during Spanish period, year 1923.
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Documentation:
Name:
Date: April 4, 2014
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BUILT HERITAGE
“LABO CEMETERY”
NAME:
Historic Name: Labo Cemetery “Sementeryo sa Labo”
Other Name: Catholic and IFI Cemetery
Ownership: Church
Approach: Built
Key Map: 6
Usage: Past: Agricultural Land
Present: Cemetery
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Historical Significance:
One of the oldest cemeteries in Ozamiz City is the Labo
Cemetery which is found at the tip part of Barangay Labo,
Ozamiz City, a 15-minute ride from the city itself. Labo
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cemetery measures approximately 5 hectares of land which is
covered by grasses and other vegetation. Some special
features that can be found near the cemetery are the
Catholic Church and a stream. There are also few people
living near the cemetery itself though it is far from the
heart of the barangay.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Exterior:
Labo cemetery is divided into two. These are the catholic
cemetery and the IFI cemetery. The first one covers the
front side of the whole cemetery while the latter covers
the back side. According to some ancestors, the area was
given and donated for the specific purpose of burial
ground. In other words, it is owned by the public
especially the Catholics and IFIs.
The said cemetery was founded starting in the early 19th
century. And until now, the intact remains are still
visible yet old that the structures and physical conditions
are already unstable. The intact remains of people are
interred in a tomb or even above ground grave of their
relatives which have buried many years ago. There are also
Columbarium walls which are a common feature of many
cemeteries. Columbarium walls are a very space-efficient
use of land in a cemetery compared with burials and a niche
in a columbarium wall is a much cheaper alternative to a
burial plot.
Materials: Sand and cement
Decorative Features:
There is a sign of cross on the top of the tomb. And it was
design by layers, mostly three (3) layers.
There is no proper preservation because mostly the tomb is
private the renovation depend mostly the decisions of
relatives.
Structural Stability
At present, the intact remains are still visible yet old
that the structures and physical conditions are already
unstable
Threats: Renovation from old to latest tomb design.
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Condition Description:
Old tombs was built by year 1956, sadly there are few left
because some the tombs was renovated and the structures
already changed.
Plan/Elevation/Section
To be gradually renovated as the need arises without
destructions of the old design.
Grading:
 Medium Significance
 Historic
 Cultural
Designer: Cannot be traced:
Date of Construction: Around 19th
century.
Documentation:
Researchers:
Date: April 4, 2014
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INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
“BENEFIT DANCE (BAYLE BENEPISYO)”
Title: Benefit Dance or “Bayle Benepisyo”
Key Map: 1
Category: Dance
Resources:
Remedios Penaco Jalalon who is born November 27, 1915
Process:
This was an invitational social activity wherein ladies
with their parents or chaperon were invited for a dance in
a certain barrio for sociability to be able to raise funds.
Young officials in the barrio initiated this activity with
the guidance of the elders. The ladies and parents were
well-respected. They were warmly welcomed. Barrio officials
treated, entertained and gave importance to the ladies and
parents by offering foods like bread, rice cakes, suman and
drinks like coffee and “koter (tuba with chocolate).”
Ladies sat on the chairs or benches as the music starts.
They were well-groomed and properly dressed with long
skirts or below the knee kind of skirts. As the music
plays, gentlemen chose among the ladies who they would like
to dance with. The gentlemen were well-groomed too. They
were not allowed to dance if they were not properly dressed
from head to feet. The men polish their hair with pomade.
They were wearing formal attire like Americana vest, black
pants and formal leather shoes. If they didn’t have this
kind of outfit, they borrowed from their friends.
Music is played through a “kumparsa.” This was played using
different kinds of musical instruments like flute, trumpet,
guitar, ukelele, and banduria. The music had no lyrics,
only instrumental. Gentlemen will buy ribbons; they cannot
dance without the ribbons. There were four colors of
ribbons such as red, blue, yellow and white. If a man had
much money, then he can buy the 4 colors of ribbons. So, he
can dance anytime he wants. The host of the activity
announces what color of the ribbon was allowed to dance in
a particular music. Another way of raising more money from
the benefit dance was dancing to a beautiful lady; they
called it “baligya’g bulak” wherein the gentleman will keep
on giving money to the in-charge of the activity and will
say “the same buyer.” Meaning, he keep on paying or buying
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the flower (refers to the lady) and wanted to dance with
the lady he love or like most and don’t want to sell or
hand her to others. Usually, gentlemen who are well off can
afford this. If two or more gentlemen can afford it, then
“first come first serve” policy will be the basis. Others
or the rest of the boys will just watch and wait. After the
dance activity, officials gave them thanks.
Materials:
Music: flute, trumpet, guitar, ukelele, banduria
Costume:
Male: Americana vest, black pants, formal leather shoes
Female: formal dress (long skirts or below the knee kind of
skirts)
Songs: Instrumental
Title: Cannot be traced.
Dance: tango, boogie, chacha, kinonsehal, dancing with a
sweet music
Vocabulary:
 Bayle – refers to the word dance is a group of
rhythmic movements and steps set to music or a
social gathering where people participate in
rhythmic movements and steps set to music
 Benepisyo – refers to the word benefit which means a
social event or a performance for raising money
for an organization, cause, or person.
 Chaperon – a person who accompanies and looks after
another person or group of people.
 Barrio – is a Spanish word meaning neighborhood.
Related Literature:
Benefit Dance has started way-way back then. And it was
indeed very amazing, knowing that it happened a long time
ago. People already love to dance with the music. Our
great-great grandparents used to enjoy such entertainment
and of course it never did end until these days, although
it has another name and form. Benefit Dance is somehow
formal when we talk about it, we can really say because
they used to be in formal attire and be formal in dealing
with each other as well as with the activity.
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However, today there still exist benefit dances all over
the Philippines and even in outer countries as well. Just
say for example the “Pima Community College, partnering
with the nonprofit organizations Filipino-American
Sampaguita Club of Tucson, the Philippine Mabuhay Cultural
Foundation Inc., and the Tucson community, is hosting a
benefit cultural dance performance by the award-
winning Leyte Dance Theater, April 27.” The purpose of the
dance is to benefit survivors of typhoon Yolanda, which
ravaged Leyte Island of the Philippines. This only shows
that benefit dance had not come to an end. Yet it had taken
its new form. Somehow, whatever the purpose therein, it is
nice to note that it had happen and is still happening
today for the purpose of benefiting somebody or someone
else.
Sources: - Remedios Penaco Jalalon
- http://explorernews.com/livenup/article_e717057c-
cc96-11e3-af01-0019bb2963f4.html
DOCUMENTATION:
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INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
“SONG (ANG DALAGA SA BUKID)”
Title: Song “Ang Dalaga sa Bukid”
Key Map: 1
Category: Song/Music
Resources:
A song whom Remedios Penaco Jalalon who is born November
27, 1915, use to sing in her younger years.
Songs: “Ang Dalaga sa Bukid”
Lyrics of Songs:
“Ang Dalaga sa Bukid”
Title
Maoy mutya sa buhat ang dalaga sa bukid
Sa singot magapahid sa mga magbabaol
Kansang dagway larawan sa Filipinong mithi
Salamin sa kakugi mao’y diwa sa gugma.
Kay manggibuhaton walay pupahulay
Sa gabie’g sa adlaw sa buhat motubay
Bansalang malig-on sa iyang kaugalingon
Magdadaro modasig sa iyang parayeg.
Ug sa payag magaawit
Dinuyogan sa palad ang dalaga sa bukid.
Vocabulary:
 Maoy – refers to the word is which represents a
singular form of the word be.
 Mutya – refers to the word gem which means something
highly valued.
 Buhat – refers to the word act which means an action
or something which is done.
 Dalaga – refers to the word maiden which is defined as
a girl or woman who has never been married.
 Bukid – refers to the word farm which means a tract of
land cultivated for the purpose of agricultural
production.
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 Magbabaol – a dry-farmer a farmer who is farming in an
almost rainless region without the help of
irrigation; it is done by conserving the natural
moisture of the soil and by planting crops that
can resist drought.
 Kansang – refers to the word whom which is used instead
of “who” when the sentence is referring to an
object, pronoun and not when the sentence is
referring to a subject pronoun such as he or
she.
 Dagway – refers to the word face which is defined as
its good reputation and dignity.
 Larawan – refers to the word picture which is defined as
a mental image or impression.
 Mithi – refers to the word ideal which means as
something or someone who is thought of as a
perfect example of something.
 Salamin – refers to the word mirror which means
something to be imitated or emulated.
 Kakugi – refers to the word diligence which means
determination and careful effort.
 Diwa – refers to the word essence which means the
most important part or aspect of something.
 Gugma – refers to the word love which means a feeling
of deep affection, passion or strong liking for
a person or thing.
 Manggibuhaton – refers to the word industrious which means
someone who is hardworking, dedicated and a
problem solver.
 Pupahulay – refers to the word rest which means a period
or occasion of inactivity, as during work or on
a journey.
 Motubay – refers to the word
 Bansalan – refers to a rudder that is defined as a
moveable flat and wide piece of wood or metal
used for steering or directing. Thus used in the
song to give emphasis on the how well a maiden
manages her ways of living.
 Malig-on – refers to the word firm which means not
yielding easily under pressure thus, continued
steadily showing determination and strength.
 Kaugalingon – refers to the word self which is defined as
the total being of a person, awareness of the
individual or qualities of the individual.
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 Magdadaro – refers to the word plowman which means a farm
worker.
 Modasig – refers to the word encourage which is defined
as to inspire with hope, courage, confidence and
support.
 Parayeg – the showing of affectionate feeling or
gestures.
 Payag – refers to a small farmhouse.
 Magaawit – refers to the word sing which means to utter a
series of words or sounds in musical tones.
 Dinuyogan – refers to the word accompanied which means
playing or singing with instrumental
accompaniment.
 Palad – refers to the word palm which the inner part
or surface of the hand between the fingers and
wrist.
Related Literature:
Although the song “Ang Dalaga sa Bukid” is a published
song, it was considered by the researchers as intangible
heritage from Barangay Labo, since it was sung and
preserved by a resident of the place for a very long time.
And it was the first time the researchers heard of this
song. This song is one of the vinyl records of original
Filipino music from the 1920s to 1990s. With the
information to wit:
Arranger: Jun Silva
Performer: Maharlika Singers
Conductor: Jun Silva
Album: Mga Awit sa Kagahapon
- http://www.himig.com.ph/songs/2317-ang-dalaga-sa-
bukid
DOCUMENTATION:
Researchers:
Date: April 4, 2014
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INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
“SONG (ANG ROSAS SA HARDIN)”
Title: Song “Ang Rosas sa Hardin”
Key Map: 3
Resources:
A song from Columbina Matalines Maquiling who died at the
age of 101 on the year 1965 handed down to daughter
Perpetua Maquiling Colcol the grandmother of Arlene Colcol
Via whom the song was taught when she was little, specific
year is 1967.
Songs: “Ang Rosas sa Hardin”
Lyrics of Songs:
“Ang Rosas sa Hardin”
Title
Ang rosas sa hardin
Gitanom ko sa daplin
Makalipay, makahupay
sa dughan makalipay
Ang iyang kahumot wala nay makatupong
Maanindot, maanindot siya tan-awon
Vocabulary:
 Rosas – referring any of a genus (Rosa) of shrubs of
the rose flower family, characterized by prickly
stems, pinnate leaves, and fragrant flowers that
are usually, white, yellow or often specif., red
or pink.
 Hardin – a garden which is some place that is used for
tending plants.
 Gitanom – referring to word planted which is to place or
set (seeds, for example) in the ground to grow.
 Daplin – referring to the word side which is a position
or space beside one.
 Makalipay – referring to the word cheerful/cheerfulness
where it refers to a feeling that is full of
joy.
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 Makahupay – referring to the word relax where it means
relieve from tension or stress, rest from effort
and worry.
 Iyang – referring to pronoun his or her.
 Kahumot – referring to the word fragrance which is a
scent, especially one that is pleasant.
 Wala – referring to the word nothing which is defined
as no existence.
 Makatupong – referring to the word surpass which is defined
as to go beyond or exceed.
 Maanindot – referring to the word beautiful which is
defined as having qualities that are pleasing to
the senses.
 Siya – referring to the pronoun he, him, she, and
her.
 Tan-awon – referring to the word see which is to use your
eyes to look at things or that something that is
visible to you.
Related Literature:
There are other sites related to Filipino songs that are in
other Philippine languages such as Cebuano, Winaray,
Ilocano, Boholano, Chavacano and Kapampangan. And this song
is among them. Perhaps with all the songs poetry has
brought forth, this so called “Awiting Bayan” has the
broadest topic and type. Its topic gives outright
expression of feelings, customs, experiences, religion and
economic standing in life. It contains lessons in life,
advices and simple philosophies that the elders give to
remind the younger generation.
Sources: - Arlyn C. Via
- http://tagaloglang.com/Filipino-Music/Filipino-
Songs-Not-in-Tagalog/
- http://www.affordablecebu.com/load/literature/mga_
halimbawa_ng_mga_bisayang_awiting_bayan/22-1-0-957
DOCUMENTATION:
Researchers:
Date: April 4, 2014
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INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
“SONG (DON’T YOU GO TO FAR ZAMBOANGA)”
Title: Song “Don’t You Go to Far Zamboanga”
Key Map: 1
Resources:
A song, Remedios Penaco Jalalon, who was born November 27,
1915, used to sing in her teenage years.
Songs: “Don’t You Go to Far Zamboanga”
Lyrics of Songs:
“Don’t You Go to Far Zamboanga”
Title
Don’t you go, Don’t you go
To far Zamboanga
Where you may forget
Your darling far away
Don’t you go, don’t you go
For if you leave me
How can I without you stay?
Oh weep not my dear Paloma
Oh weep not for I’ll return
Oh weep not my little darling
I shall remember and I shall yearn.
With feather of loyal dove dear
With red ink of my warm blood
I’ll write you my mourning love dear
My own Paloma so true and good.
Vocabulary:
 Zamboanga – a city in the western region of the southern
Philippines, on the island of Mindanao.
 Paloma – is a female given name, derived from Latin
“palumbus” which means Dove; a symbol of Peace.
Related Literature:
Although the song “Don’t You Go to Far Zamboanga” is a
published song, it was considered by the researchers as
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intangible heritage from Barangay Labo, since it was sung
and preserved by a resident of the place for a very long
time. And it was the first time the researchers heard of
this song.
The song was already considered as a tradition Philippine
folk song.
It has been utilized in Folk Dances in other places here in
the Philippines. It has an equivalent Spanish title as “No
te Vayas de zamboanga” which was written by Juan Cuadrado,
Sr., a Spaniard who decided to stay in Zamboanga after the
Spanish soldiers left the country.
Was also used in a Zarzuela entitled De Cavite A Zamboanga.
In this Zarzuela, a Caviteña sings this song to her
boyfriend who is going to Zamboanga. Further let it be
known that Zamboanga is a city in the southern Philippines,
on the island of Mindanao. That it was known to have its
original name “Samboangan” which means “docking point”,
from sabuan, the wooden pole sometimge used to propel water
crafts.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOOGoaQRak0
- http://allicanhandle.blogspot.com/2007/11/no-te-
vayas-de-zamboanga-lyrics.html#.U1NedtKQZnA
- (idea) by shmOOmkie pOOnks (Mon. Nov. 27, 2000 at
6:52:18)
http://everything2.com/title/Don%2527t+You+Go+to+Far+Z
amboanga
DOCUMENTATION:
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Date: April 4, 2014
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INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
“LOCAL SPORTS/GAME (KORUK)”
Title: Local Sports/Game “Koruk”
Key Map: 1
Category: Local Sports/Games
Resources:
A game whom Remedios Penaco Jalalon who is born November
27, 1915, use to play in her younger years.
Process:
There must be six (6) stones with one (1) having the bigger
size among the rest. The bigger stone “pamato” will be the
one to be tossed up in the air, while the 5 other stones
are in the ground.
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The first segment of the game is to throw five (5) stones
on the ground. Get the bigger stone “pamato” then tossed it
up in the air, before the “pamato” falls down and is being
caught by the player, she needs to pick up one stone from
the ground. This is done until all five (5) stones were
picked.
The second segment is to do the same thing with the first
segment except the player needs to pick up two stones in
the second segment. The same will be done with the third
segment, fourth segment, and fifth segment. The only
difference is on the number of stones being picked on the
third, fourth and fifth segment.
On the other hand, there are specific rules to be followed,
that is if in case the bigger stone “pamato” was not caught
in the air but rather falls on the ground; or if the player
touches any stones that were not supposed to be touched,
and the next player gets the turn to play.
Materials:
5 stones of equal size
1 stone bigger than the rest
Picture of Materials
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Vocabularies:
 Stone – refers to a piece of rock of relatively small
size.
 Pamato – refers to the bigger stone which to be thrown
up in the air.
 Tossed – refers to throw lightly or casually with an
initial upward direction.
 Segment - refers to the parts of the games which were
separated into sections of sequence.
Related Literature:
Koruk is just a local game played by youngsters usually
girls in the past. However it has similarities with the
familiar Jackstones which is a traditional Korean game,
using small stones or Tamarind seeds, with almost the same
process but with different name. Up to this days the same
familiar game is played by our youngster, only now with
different versions and rules. And even materials that are
being used are no longer the stones but a jack stone and a
bouncy small ball.
- http://devcomcreatives.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/
jackstone-the-game-that-never-left-the-
spotlight-2/
Documentation:
Researchers:
Date: April 4, 2014
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INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
“RIDDLE (BINGKA)”
Title: Riddle “Bingka”
Key Map: 1
Category: Jokes/Riddles
Resources:
A riddle whom Remedios Penaco Jalalon who was born November
27, 1915, used to give to friends during get together and
other casual conversations.
Seasons: All throughout the year.
Riddle Words:
“Fire under it, fire over it, in the middle of it, is very
good to eat.”
Answer: Bingka
Vocabularies:
 Bingka – a type of rice cake native to the Philippines
Related Literature:
A riddle is a type of statement, a question, or a phrase
having a hidden meaning, which needs to be guessed and
solved. Of course it requires careful thinking for every
answer. This riddle is simple, yet may be confusing to
those who are not familiar of how “Bingka” is being
processed or cooked.
There is blog referring to bingka a rice cake,
acknowledging the several versions of cooking it here in
the Philippines. Thus it specifically mentions of cooking a
fire on top and bottom of the rice cake, which further
supports the validity of the riddle.
- http://onefilipinodish.com/blog/2008/08/bibingka/
Documentation:
Researchers:
Date: April 4, 2014
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“BANGA”
Name of Object: Banga
English Name: Earthenware Jar
Popular Name: Banga
Local Name: Banga
Key Map: 2
Cultural Group Collected From: Bisaya
Nature of Occasion:
This Banga was inherited by Mrs. Jovita B. Saquin from the
grandparents of her mother-in-law.
Donor Name: Protacio Murallon Saquin Sr. and
Seberina Ramirez Saquin.
Address: Purok 2, Labo, Ozamiz City
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Materials Used: Clay
Colors: Gray
Special Durations/Marks:
Approximately 100 years and has an initial NE carved near
its neck.
Present Condition:
This large earthenware jar has been carefully preserved.
Although its paint has been scraped off, still the beauty
of this mud craft remains. The rim is a bit dented but the
jar is not broken. Used as decoration where pot of a plant
is placed. It has been painted with silver to hide it from
prying eyes of thieves.
Functional Description:
The jar is of spherical form and surmounted by a round
neck. Has been used as water container and later became a
container for vinegar.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“CARVED WALL DÉCOR
(THE OWNER AND THE COCK)”
Name of Object: Carved Wall Decor “The Man and the Cock”
English Name: Carved Wall Décor “The Man and the Cock”
Popular Name: Kinulit nga dekorasyon “Ang Tawo ug ang
Manok”
Local Name: Kinulit nga dekorasyon “Ang Tawo ug ang
Manok”
Key Map: 3
Cultural Group Collected From: Ilocano.
Nature of Occasion:
Given to Adelina Maquiling Via during her younger years as
token from an Ilocano friend.
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Donor Name: An Ilocano friend whose name has been
forgotten.
Materials Used: Narra Wood
Colors: Dark Brown
Approximately 59 years. (1955 to present)
Present Condition:
This wall décor is made of Narra wood which was carved
intricately. It depicts a man with a rooster perched on his
hand. Although part of it has been slightly damage where
the roosters’ tail and feet are missing, still it serves
its purpose of being a decoration.
This wall décor is purposely carved intricately for wall
decoration and beautification. The Man measure: Height:
35.56 cm; Width: 20.32cm and the Rooster measure: Height:
20.955 cm; Width: 17.145 cm.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“CARVED WOOD CENTER TABLE”
Name of Object: Carved Wooden Center Table
English Name: Carved Wooden Center Table
Popular Name: Kinulit nga lamesa para sala.
Local Name: Kinulit nga lamesa para sala.
Key Map: 1
Cultural Group Collected From: Cannot be traced.
Nature of Occasion: Bought from “Roble Furniture” year 1960’s
Donor Name: Remedios Penaco Jalalon
Materials Used: Hard wood - mahogany, glass
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Colors: Brown
Special Durations/Marks: Approximately 60 years.
Present Condition:
This lovely carved wooden center table is absolutely one of
a kind. This skillful creation has a very intricate design.
The glass top of the table adds to the spectacle of this
wooden craft. The designs are meticulously carved and
detailed. It’s very functional and used by owner as
decoration and where foods are placed in serving visitors
as well.
This carved wood center table is not just appealing but
also functional since it is where foods are placed in
serving visitors as well. It is placed in the living room
in front of the sofa. There is a grove for a glass insert.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“LINGKURANAN”
Name of Object: Arm Chair
English Name: Arm Chair
Popular Name: Lingkuranan
Local Name: Lingkuranan
Key Map: 10
Nature of Occasion: Left by the owner of the house, for
household use.
Donor Name: Don Lucio Vizzara
Materials Used: Hard wood
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Colors: Brown
Approximately 100 years.
Present Condition:
This wooden chair is simply designed yet very beautiful. It
has a firm nylon net as back support and its seat is
skillfully and carefully knitted out of rattan. There is
also a hand support suitably designed for more comfort.
This chair is functional, used for seating while reading,
resting, or while watching television.
Used at home for seating. Especially, as a reading
companion for any book or newspaper, and used for rest and
leisure while viewing the running television. It also has a
back portion to support the leaning back of the user.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“LONG TABLE”
Name of Object: Long Table
English Name: Long Table
Popular Name: Taas nga lamesa
Local Name: Taas nga lamesa
Key Map: 10
Nature of Occasion: Left by the owner of the house, for
household use.
Donor Name: Don Lucio Vizzara
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Colors: Brown
Present Condition:
This long table is made of wood and it has drawers on its
sides. Its slender design makes it ideal for rooms with
small spaces. It can accommodate a maximum of 14 persons.
It can accommodate six seats on its left side and another
six on its right side. Both ends of the table can
accommodate one chair. This table is functional, used for
dining and other purposes for an ordinary table. It is also
serves as a place for the family in keeping their stock
things underneath it, as well as on its drawers.
Other than used as a dining table for the whole family,
this table is said to have been used before by the owner
for meetings with the so cold “Dose Pares” which was known
to have been a group of men that were against the Japanese
Invaders. The tables measure: Length: 283cm; Width: 83.5cm;
Height: 81cm; Thickness: 5cm.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“PIANO”
Name of Object: Piano
English Name: Piano
Popular Name: Piano
Local Name: Piano
Key Map: 1
Nature of Occasion:
Bought from “Rosario Brothers Music Store, Ozamiz City at
Php 2,000.00 in the year 1951.
Donor Name: Adviento Jalalon and Remedios Penaco Jalalon
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Colors: Mahogany
Present Condition:
This classic upright piano has a beautiful wooden
protective case. Its keys are yellowed by age and the wood
has lost a bit of its luster. But still, its grandiose is
still depicted in its intricate design. It has lasted for
generations however it requires care and maintenance. Thus,
this one needs re-tuning to keep them on pitch and remain
to be fully functional.
The piano is a purposeful musical instrument. Used for
entertaining, relaxation for listeners, train choirs and
the like. It may as well be used for non-musical purposes
such as an elegant decoration, thus it show social status.
It also adds to the emotional and social income gained by
making music and not only that, it moreover offers
educational and wellness benefits. That, according to
research, the study of music may be associated with higher
brain function in learning where it develops skills that
one can use in their entire life.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“SACRED HEART OF JESUS
LAMINATED FRAME”
Name of Object: Sacred Heart of Jesus Laminated Frame
English Name: Sacred Heart of Jesus Laminated Frame
Popular Name: Sagrado nga Kasing-kasing ni Jesus nga
gilaminate
Local Name: Sagrado nga Kasing-kasing ni Jesus nga
gilaminate
Key Map: 8
Cultural Group Collected From: Spaniards/Spanish
Nature of Occasion:
Handed down from great grandmother Agustina Lopez Araniego
to Consolacion Bandala Araniego.
Donor Name: Consolacion Bandala Araniego
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Materials Used: Plywood and photo
Colors: Brown and Photo is faded
Present Condition:
This is the depiction of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a heart
that beats with the fire of love for humanity demonstrated
through the cross. This beautiful religious artwork has
been a bit scratched on its surface but it is still a very
precious piece of our heritage. Its beauty is still very
much preserved through the ages. The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Laminated Frame is still used by the family whom it was
handed down. It is placed in the altar. Although it is
already worn out by the passage of time and its photo is a
bit faded, still it fully functions and serves its purpose.
The Sacred Head of Jesus Laminated Frame is used by the
family in their daily devotions and other related matters.
It’s placed in the altar where every member of the family
could see give their prayers for every occasion of
situation they are into. The frame measure: Length: 45.72
cm; Width: 33.02 cm and Sacred Heart of Jesus photo
measure: Length: 41.91 cm; Width: 30.48 cm.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“SACRED HEART OF JESUS WALL PLAQUE”
Name of Object: Sacred Heart of Jesus Wall Plaque
English Name: Sacred Heart of Jesus Wall Plaque
Popular Name: Sagrado nga Kasing-kasing ni Jesus nga
dekorasyon
Local Name: Sagrado nga Kasing-kasing ni Jesus nga
dekorasyon
Key Map: 8
Cultural Group Collected From: Spaniards/Spanish
Nature of Occasion:
Handed down from great grandmother Agustina Lopez Araniego
to Consolacion Bandala Araniego.
Donor Name: Consolacion Bandala Araniego
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Materials Used: Deco Chalk and Paint
Colors: Brown, Red and Off-white
Present Condition:
This Sacred Heart of Jesus Wall Plaque is made up of chalk
where it depicts a chiseled image of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus. Its surface is a bit dented but the beauty of this
handiwork is very much preserved. It is still used by the
family whom it was handed down. It is placed in the altar.
Although it is already worn out by the passage of time yet
the figure is intact.
The Sacred Head of Jesus Laminated Frame is used by the
family in their daily devotions and other related matters.
It’s placed in the altar where every member of the family
could see give their prayers for every occasion of
situation they are into. The frame measure: Length & Width:
23.295 cm; and Sacred Heart of Jesus figure measure:
Length: 12.7 cm; Width: 9.525 cm.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“TABLE AND BENCHES MADE FROM
TRAIN RAILS”
Name of Object: Lamesa ug mga bangko
English Name: Table and benches
Popular Name: Lamesa ug mga bangko
Local Name: Lamesa ug mga bangko
Key Map: 9
Nature of Occasion: Brought from Manila year 1960’s
Donor Name: Ernesto T. Matugas and Filomena U. Matugas
Address: Woodspring, Purok 2, Labo, Ozamiz City
Materials Used: Hard wood from train rails
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Colors: Grayish and light brown
Present Condition:
These are tables and benches made from train rails. The
wood used to make train rails are very durable, sturdy and
tough that ordinary iron nails can’t be used to put them
together. Bolts and knots are used to make this creative
innovation and reutilized train rails. It’s very durable
and functional, used just like an ordinary table and bench.
This tables and benches are used just like any ordinary
tables and benches, where we can place anything, including
foods and the like. It serves as a place where family and
friends could get together and enjoy a picnic in the
outdoors. The tables measure: Length: 234cm; Width: 81cm;
Height: 86m; Thickness: 6cm. And benches measure: Length:
233cm; Width: 41cm; Height: 44cm; Thickness: 6cm.
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MOVABLE HERITAGE
“WOODEN HAND CARVED LAYERED TABLES”
Name of Object: Wooden Hand Carved Layered Tables
English Name: Wooden Hand Carved Layered Tables
Popular Name: Kinulit nga lamesa para sa daplin
Local Name: Kinulit nga lamesa para sa daplin
Key Map: 1
Nature of Occasion: Bought from “Roble Furniture” year 1960’s
Donor Name: Remedios Penaco Jalalon
Materials Used: Hard wood mahogany, glass
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Colors: Rosewood
Present Condition:
This wooden hand carved layered table is very innovative
and space conserving. Its glass surface gives it a lavish
touch. Its’ beautiful carves are intricately and skillfully
designed. This wooden hand carved layered tables is very
functional. Used by owner as decoration in the corner of a
room. And sometimes other things can be placed such as a
vase or food.
This wooden hand carved layered tables’ very appealing for
decoration purposes. And sometimes can be used for other
little things or food to be placed on it. There is a grove
for glass insert. The tables measure from the largest to
smallest. Approximately: 25.50" X 14" X 19"; 21.50" X 12" X
16.50"; 17" X 9" X 13.50"; 13" X 8" X 10"
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A project Proposal in Cultural Mapping
of Labo, Ozamiz City
“Awareness Campaign on
Cultural Heritages in Labo”
I. Introduction
Cultural mapping is called research skills. This can
also be used to describe the use of “cultural mapping” type
research methods, tools, and techniques to identify,
describe, portray, promote, and plan future use of
particular region’s or cities combined cultural assets and
resources. This process of mapping by itself draws
attention to the existence and importance of cultural
resources. The results point out problems to be solved or
strengths to build on. It is a mapping exercise purposely
for investigation or creation an identity profile of the
community or place.
This mapping is once sampled by the researchers who
are under the scholarship of Graduate Diploma in Cultural
Education in La Salle University – Ozamiz City which is
sponsored by the NCCA. They had conducted it in the Labo,
Ozamiz City and tasked to look for the cultural heritages
like built, natural, movable, and intangible in the place.
The result of Cultural Mapping in Labo, Ozamiz City
revealed that there were actually many cultural heritages
and oral traditions which were not gathered, recorded and
documented. Thus, only few are interested in gathering the
available cultural heritages in their community. Moreover,
if not gathered, recorded and documented, these cultural
heritages will just vanish and not to be known for the next
generations in the community.
Consequently, there must be an immediate or urgent
need for further research, documentation and gathering of
the available cultural heritages in Labo. To inform the
people and the new generations about the treasures being
kept for so long in the community which identify their own
cultural identity. Thus, people in the community will then
be involved in the preservation and conservation of the
said heritages. Moreover, the information being gathered,
documented and presented could be utilized in teaching
lessons at school which will contribute to the preservation
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of the practices of the past, developed the love for own
ways of doing things, promote the sense of identity and
pride among the people living in the specific community and
appreciation of local cultural heritage among the Filipinos
either resident or not.
On the first day of the mapping they talked to Mrs.
Remedios Penaco Jalalon who is known in Labo for having a
vast track of land. They also went to other areas of the
place where very few could give data on the place. On the
barangay office they couldn’t give much information but
only the map, origin of the place and how did it get its
name. The researchers tried their best to get the data
necessary for the mapping through interview. Thus, they
come to a realization to propose an awareness campaign in
the area during foundation day (February 14) as one of the
highlighting activities in the said community. The
researchers believed that through this activity people of
this area will be aware of the facts and artifacts of
yesterdays which can be spread and shared by many. People
will then sensitive and help in the preservation and
conservation of their treasures.
II. Objectives
This study aims to propose an awareness campaign in the
Labo, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental every February 14 of
the year in celebration of their Foundation Day.
Specifically, this aims to answer the following questions.
1. What are the resources for funding this activity?
2. What specific area will it be shown?
3. Can this material promote or create an identity
profile of the community?
III. Project Site
The study is intended for Baragay Labo, Ozamiz City.
The outcome of this study will be intentionally for the
people and even the visitors of the barangay. This research
study will be conducted in the municipality of Labo, Ozamiz
City. According to the 2013 census, it is composed of five
(5) puroks and has a total population of 2,584 with 1,324
male and 1,279 female people, and with 550households. It is
originally inhabited by subanen. Labo is considered to be
one of the progressive barangays in the City of Ozamiz.
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IV. Significance of the Study
The study will benefit the following:
 NCCA. Since the agency promotes cultural appreciation,
through this, we can be of great help in promoting its
goal.
 Local Government Unit. It is a fact that not all cities
have the copies of their barangays local literature.
Through this study, the said city will then have its copy
on the local pride of its barangay. And serves as an
avenue for tourism and economic enterprise among the
residents of the barangay.
 DepEd. The output serves as the tangible instructional
material in teachings.
 Teachers. The local teachers can use this instructional
material in aiding their teachings.
 Learners. With the result of this awareness campaign, it
will be easy for the learners to access the information
about their local culture. Through it, they will be
informed that their barangay is rich in cultural
heritages.
V. Methodology
The study will be conducted through interviews and
first-hand experience of the researchers. This study
involved qualitative and quantitative data.
The researchers will get a certification letter from
La Salle University, certifying scholars and conducting a
cultural mapping as part of the course. The letter will be
presented to the barangay.
The researchers will explore the entire barangay in
search for the available cultural heritages through
documentation, interview and recording.
The result of the documentation and exploratory
investigation will be recorded. Documentation of the
historical, economic and social importance of the cultural
heritages will be done through a multi-media presentation
for the awareness campaign.
The showing of this presentation for awareness
campaign will be done every February 14, in celebration
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with the foundation day of the said barangay. And will then
be emphasized inside the classroom for further discussion.
VI. Project Duration, Timetable and Budget
Activities Sept Oct Nov Dec. Jan Feb. Amount
Phase 1
1. Proposal for the project.
2. Meeting and Discussing
with the Barangay
Officials about the
purpose of the project.
Transportati
on Php
500.00
Phase 2
3. Organizing Committee
4. Planning for the venue
5. Documentation and
preparation of the multi-
media
Php 5,000.00
Phase 3
6. Setting-up the venue for
the awareness campaign.
Php 1,500.00
Phase 4
7. Awareness Campaign
Php
10,000.00
Total Php
17,000.00
VII. Desired Output and Outcomes
Awareness campaign is the desired output of the
project. In the awareness campaign are the documented
cultural heritages that are culturally from barangay
presented in a multi-media presentation. These include the
photographs, interviews and videos of intangible, movable,
natural and built cultural heritages of the barangay which
were used long time ago and will give information about the
culture and ways of the people in the place before, which
give rise and contribute to the present culture of the
place.
VIII. Monitoring and Evaluation
The awareness campaign will be monitored by the city
tourism officer and barangay officials.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION
Name : Janet Pabillaran Arenaza
Address : Purok Manggahon, Tinago, Ozamiz City
Date of birth : December 20, 1973
Place of birth : Capucao, Ozamiz City
Religion : Roman Catholic
Mobile No. : 0912-383-1251
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary : Misamis Annex Elementary School
Carmen Annex, Ozamiz City
Secondary : ICC, High School
Aguada, Ozamiz City
College : ICC, La Salle
Aguada, Ozamiz City
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in
Filipino
Post Graduate : La Salle University
La Salle Street, Aguada, Ozamiz City
M.Ed. – Cultural Education – on-going
Units – M. Ed. – Filipino
ELIGIBILITY
Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET) – 74.83%
Rating
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Mae Lady Rose Cuabo Calinga
Address : Teacher’s Village, Labo, Ozamiz City
Date of birth : July 2, 1988
Place of birth : Malaubang, Ozamiz City
Mobile No. : 0946-304-2311
Spouse : Jessie Filipino Calinga
Children : Princess Jerose Cuabo Calinga
Elementary : Malaubang Central School
Malaubang, Ozamiz City
Secondary : Ozamiz City National High School
Bernad Street, Lam-an, Ozamiz City
College : La Salle University – Ozamiz City
La Salle St., Aguada, Ozamiz City
Bachelor of Secondary Education – General
Science
Post Graduate : Medina College
MAEd
La Salle University
Southern Capital Colleges
MAEd
ELIGIBILITY
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) – 76.20% Rating
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Jeanelei Loma Carolino
Address : Bonifacio Extension, Aguada, Ozamiz City
Date of birth : September 19, 1977
Place of birth : Ozamiz City
Religion : Baptist
Mobile No. : 0918-399-6534
Tel. No. : (088) 564-4743
Spouse : Allan Cañas Carolino
Children : AJ Lemuel Loma Carolino
AJ Gabriel Loma Carolino
Elementary : Aguada Elementary School
Bonifacio Street, Aguada, Ozamiz City
College : Misamis University – Bonifacio Street,
Aguada, Ozamiz City
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy –
Graduate 1998
24 Units – Bachelor in Secondary Education
Misamis University –Aguada, Ozamiz City
9 Units – MAEd
ELIGIBILITY
Career Service Prof. (Comp. Assisted Test) – 85.68% Rating
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Catherine Tugal Jimenez
Address : Bañadero, Ozamiz City
Date of birth : August 23, 1988
Place of birth : Ozamiz City
Mobile No. : 0947-639-9684
Elementary : Baybay Elementary School
Baybay Triunfo, Ozamiz City
Secondary : Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trades
Maningcol, Ozamiz City
College : La Salle University
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education -
Biology
M.Ed. – Biology - on-going
ELIGIBILITY
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Candelaria Piamonte Maghanoy
Address : St. Stephanie States, Malaubang, Ozamiz City
Date of birth : February 2, 1978
Place of birth : Mampang, Zamboanga City
Mobile No. : 0928-334-3606
Spouse : Ceferino Baylosis Maghanoy
Children : Carena Lyza Piamonte Maghanoy
Karylle Anne Piamonte Maghanoy
Elementary : Ozamiz City Central School
Tinago, Ozamiz City
College : Misamis University –Aguada, Ozamiz City
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
18 Units – Bachelor in Secondary Education
Post Graduate : Misamis University –Aguada, Ozamiz City
MAEd – on-going
La Salle University
ELIGIBILITY
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