Luplupa, 1986. A vernacular Kalinga house c.

1915, owned by Lumnay, with cogon grass roof

and walls of split-and-plaited bamboo was torn down in 1999.

Kalinga indigenous octagonal house 'finaryon' make use of indigenous materials in

construction. Its four posts are made from timber, the wallboard make use of plain wood while
the roof is made from rattan, runo or cogon grass. The house has 2 floors. The first floor may be
covered or not. The first floor serves as there stock area of crops especially rice. Also, it is where
they pound rice because it is shaded on that part of the house. Some natives put their pigs and
chickens especially during rainy days. The second floor serves as their living room as well as
their bedroom. The wooden ladder can be pulled out or put as it is. At night the natives pull the
ladder up to avoid wild animals from entering their house. Long ago, this serves as their
protection from the Spaniards to not easily enter the house. Another good thing is, during rainy
days, you cannot hear the loud and noisy drops of rain. Also, during the hot season, the fresh
wind easily enters the house that is why the people do not need to go out the house to get
fresh and cold air.
 Virac Barangay Clinic

The clinic is spacious that can cover 15-20 people inside. The placement of things such as
the tables, storage and beds are fixed and organized. Patients can move freely without bumping
to anything especially to those people with disabilities that uses wheelchairs. The nurses and
physician can do their work without any space issue. Thus, the space is very easy to use and is
comfortable by anyone inside. Because of the clinic size and space, patients can be treated
quickly and effectively without hassle from anything that can block their ways and moves.

The windows and doors of the clinic are wide. The fresh air enters very easily as well as the
sun's rays from the open windows which is good to help everyone inside have a good
ambiance. The door is wide from entering and leaving the facility especially during an
emergency. The comfort room is also wide and clean. If you are inside the clinic, you can see
clearly the set-up of all things. The arrangement of every details is easy to memorize. Thus, it is
just easy for anyone to find what they are finding. Moreover, there are no hanging objects that
could cause accidents or injuries when accidentally bumped into. The set-up of everything
inside the clinic make the patients and physicians feel safe and comfortable.