CULTURAL MAPPING

Submitted by:
Mikylla Bea O. Galolo
11 - ABM

Submitted to:
Ms. Ma. Lydia Daguplo
CULTURAL MAPPING
Barangay Pangdan, Jagna, Bohol

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Map of Barangay Pangdan

 9.6575, 124.3815 (9° 39' North, 124° 23' East)

History of Brgy. Pangdan

Pangdan is the barrio's traditional name in the past and present.

This is Jagna's sole neighborhood where "pandan" or "pandamus"
thrives. As a result, it is known as Pangdan. Pangdan is derived from the
term "pandan," which refers to a thorny-leafed shrub. Mats and other
related items are made from the leaves. Balbalan, Kanhabol, and
Kinalumsan are part of this barrio. There is no credible record that
specifies the exact date of the founding of this barrio.

According to trustworthy sources, when the Spaniards arrived in

Bohol, this place was already set by a group of indigenous led by a datu.
After a few years after the British defeated the Spaniards, the Spanish
government founded the barrios of Jagna and Pangdan was one of them.

The families that originally occupied Pangdan were the Acenas of

Balbalan, the Jamisola, Acedo, Ranara, Galolo, and the Lakaran of
Canhabuol. The recorded Cabezas of Pangdan were Juan Acas, Anecito
Acenas, Nicolas Acenas, Dumpas Galolo, Paulino Acenas and Tomas
Jalloren. During the American administration and to the early Philippine
Republic, the barrio was headed by Tenientes Paulino Acenas, Nazario
Jamisola, Mariano Acaso, Cornelio Jamisola, Bernabe Rances, Hegenio
Jamisola and Vicente Acaso.

NAME OF THE PUROKS/SITIO/ZONES

PUROK 1 Punta/Balbalan

PUROK 2-3 SSS Avenue Street

PUROK 4-5 Middle

PUROK 6-7 Kinumsan

 VISION
COMMUNITY

The people of Pangdan envision a community that is progressive because

the residents are strongly bonded. They live a kind of life that is dignified.
The entire barangay becomes secured from all threats. Infrastructures are
physically evident, and quality basic services are rendered to the people.  

ENVIRONMENT

A very sustainable environment abounds in Pangdan. Generation to

generation, they all enjoy the richness and abundance of natural resources
that have been preserved all through the years. Watershed areas are thick with
trees, and the marine resources are back in abundance.  

PEOPLE

Reality tells that a person can’t change his or her attitude overnight. It
takes a lifetime. But the people of Pangdan dream of a total conversion
within themselves so that respect for the rights of other people can be
practiced without reservation.

 
MISSION

The vision of Pangdan can be realized through the combined efforts of the
residents joined by the convincing and effective support of the Barangay
Council, the Local Government Unit, Government Agencies, Non-
Government Organizations and the People’s Organizations. With such
dynamic action, the fulfilment of all programs will be met especially in the
areas of:  
 Economy
 Agriculture and fishing
 Environment
 Education
 Culture and the Arts
 Infrastructures
 Development Administration
 HERITAGE MAPPING SURVEY
I. Natural Heritage

Natural Heritage means parts of nature and sites composed of

geological, physical geographical or biological formations or group of
such formations, with outstanding values in terms of aesthetics,
conservation or science. Natural Heritage may be: protected area, strictly
protected or protected wild species, characteristics minerals and fossils
or speleological structures.

Name Other Name Outstanding Stories

Features
Mountain A. Mount - Flat surface Mt. Canhumangad
Canhumangad with a is the highest peak
(Pangdan, Jagna, remarkable and elevation of
Bohol) view of metro Barangay
Jagna Pangdan.
B. Paluparan Hill -Lumboyan Used for Paluparan Hill was
(Pangdan, Jagna, camping discovered in the
Bohol) early 1950’s.
C. Ilihan Hill - Ilihan National Ilihan Hill has
(Pangdan/ Shrine Shrine become a religious
Poblacion, Jagna, - Birhen sa site for
Bohol) Barangay pilgrimages by the
Shrine faithful starting on
February 3, 1979,
during the image's
first visit to the
place.
Rice Fields A. Pangdan Rice - Spacious field This is the widest
Field rice field of
Pangdan.
A. Mount Canhumangad

Mount Canhumangad is the highest peak and elevation in Barangay

Pangdan and the neighboring adjacent barangays. Towering with an estimated
height of 150 to 180 meters above sea level. Mt. Canhumangad is best for
camping it is a flat surface with a remarkable view of metro Jagna.
The starting point to Mt. Canhumangad is the basketball court of
Pangdan. Upon ascend, you will reach on what the locals call “Paluparan Hill”.
In order to reach the peak of Mt. Canhumangad, you must traverse its gentle
slopes. It might be around 5 rolling hills to get the topmost peak. Cow sightings
are ordinary. Just make sure not to provoke them as they seem a bit guarded and
aggressive.

B. Paluparan Hill
 Paluparan Hill of Pangdan is also known as “LUMBOYAN”. It is
located at the upper part of the Purok 4 of Pangdan and was discovered in the
early 1950’s. This hill is often used for camping where people can relax and
have a great time. Furthermore, it is also a place where the local kids fly their
kites during summer.

C. Ilihan Hill / Birhen sa Barangay Shrine

The Birhen Sa Barangay Shrine was created by the Jagnaanons because of their
deep devotion to the Holy Mother. It is located at Ilihan Hill in which only a few
meters separate the shrine from the municipal building of Pangdan. The side faces
the town belongs to Poblacion and the summit and the rest of the hill belongs to
Pangdan. It is reached thru a winding road and at the topmost of the hill is
enshrined the image of the Birhen sa Barangay where a chapel has been built in her
honor. The place overlooks the Sea of Mindanao and the beautiful coastline and
surrounding hills of neighboring towns. The local bishop designated the shrine as a
national shrine, and many pilgrims travel great distances to worship the miraculous

picture of the Blessed Lady Mary.

The painting of the Blessed Virgin is depicted dressed in native Filipino attire.
She has on a striped cloth bound around her waist and over a long white skirt with
a white blouse having contoured sleeves typical of a kimono. Her head is covered
by a long white veil, falling way beyond her shoulders She is carrying the baby
Jesus clad in swaddling clothes and who is carrying a rosary The Blessed Virgin is
painted in such a way as overlooking the mountain ranges and the coastline with a
few nipa houses which are typical Filipino native dwellings. The picture is
amazing and has a truly Filipino look and in due time was accorded honor, not
only by the Jagnaanons, but throughout Bohol and even in the whole Philippine
archipelago.
 Ilihan Hill has become a religious site for pilgrimages by the faithful starting on
February 3, 1979, during the image's first visit to the place. The image stayed there
from that date onwards up to January 12, 1981. In January 14, 1981, the painting
was brought back to Bacolod City and was blessed by His Holiness. Pope John
Paul II during his visit on February 20, 1981 at the Bishop's Palace, Bacolod.

D.Pangdan Rice Field

This is one of the widest rice field Barangay Pangdan has. It is located
between Purok 2 and Purok 3 of the barangay. It is said that this rice field was
formed in the year 1940’s.

II. Building Heritage

Building Heritage means a structure that requires preservation
because of its historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic or ecological
value. Archaeological sites, ruins and remains are also covered under the
term heritage sites.
Name Other Name Outstanding Stories
Features
 Chapels Pangdan Main ‘Kapilya Dako’ Main chapel of It is located in the
Chapel Pangdan middle part of the
(Purok 4 of barangay and is
Pangdan) the most large
chapel among the
others.

SSS Avenue ‘Kapilya Gamay’ - It is located at the

Chapel (Purok 3 of inner part of
Pangdan) Purok 3 of
Pangdan.
Kinumsan Chapel - - This chapel is
(Purok 6 of located at Purok
Pangdan) 6 of Pangdan.
Most residences
of the adjacent
purok’s gather
here.
Bridges Kinumsan Bridge - - This bridge was
(Purok 6 of built on the year
Pangdan) 1986.

Pangdan Main - - It was built on

Bridge (Purok 4 of the early 1920’s.
Pangdan)
Mosque Pangdan Mosque A small type of This mosque can
(Purok 3 of mosque for the be at Purok 3
Pangdan) muslim residences SSS Avenue. It is
of Pangdan. near the ricefield
of Pangdan.

Ancestral House Pangdan’s Oldest ‘Haunted House’ Ancestral House This house was
House built before the
(Balbalan/Purok 1 World War II.
of Pangdan)

A. Pangdan Main Chapel

 Residencses of Pangdan call this chapel “KAPILYA DAKO” for the
reason that it is located in the middle part of the barangay and is the most large
chapel among the others. This is the main kapilya of Pangdan in which all the
citizens of the barangay gather here in terms of religious events.

B. SSS Avenue Chapel

This chapel, also known as “Kapilya Gamay”, is located at the inner part of Purok
3 of Pangdan and is often used by the residences nearby.
 C. Kinumsan Chapel
This chapel is located at Purok 6 of Pangdan. Most residences of the adjacent
purok’s gather here. It was built on the year 1980’s.

D. Kinumsan Bridge

This bridge is located at Kinumsan Purok 6 of Pangdan near the Paseo del Mar
Resort . It was built on the year 1986.
 E. Pangdan Bridge
This bridge is located at Purok 2 SSS Avenue of Pangdan near the Domene Kaw
Pension House. It was built on the early 1920’s.

F. Pangdan Mosque
A mosque is a place of worship for muslims. This mosque can be at Purok 3 SSS
Avenue. It is near the ricefield of Pangdan.

G.Ancestral House of Pangdan

 This is one of the oldest house in Barangay Pangdan. The owner of this house is the late
Liling Acedo of Purok 1 of Pangdan. According to my grandmother, this was built
before the World War II.

III. Movable Heritage

(PERSONALITY)

Name: Fabiana “Imay Bingbing” C. Jamisola

Residency: Pangdan, Jagna, Bohol
Description: The late Fabiana "Imay Bingbing"C. Jamisola of Barangay Pangdan was considered
the "original" of the famous golden cookies of Jagna. Also known for her "torta" and "broas", the
business which started in the early 1900's was not sustained until she died in 1992 although her
family has learned the art of baking these confectioneries.
Name: Clemente G. Galolo
Residency: Pangdan, Jagna, Bohol
Description: Clemente G. Galolo joined the different cycling tours in the 1950's and 1960's. He
won second Place in the Tour of Iligan; third Place in the Tour of Davao; second Place in the

Tour of Bicol and sixth Place in the Tour of Luzon.

Name: Procopio G. Galolo

Residency: Pangdan, Jagna, Bohol
Description:
Procopio Galolo is the brother of Clemente Galolo who was also famous in the field of cycling
sports.
Name: Rustica G. Galolo
Residency: Pangdan, Jagna, Bohol
Description:
Rustica G. Galolo is the second generation of the makers of the golden cookies handed down by
her mother, the late Celestina Galiste Galolo. She has engaged her daughter, Sonia Galolo-
Acebes into learning the art of making cookies too.

Name: Batirol w/ Manuniljo Name: Old Round Table

Place: Purok 3 of Pangdan Place: Purok 3 of Pangdan
Owner: Herlina Galolo (my grandmother) Owner: Herlina Galolo (my grandmother)

Name: Old Wooden Spoon & Fork Name: Tapayan

Place: Purok 6 of Pangdan Place: Purok 6 of Pangdan
Owner: Quirica G. Llido Owner: Quirica G. Llido
 Prominent Leaders of Barangay Pangdan
And Their Accomplishments

YEAR LEADER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1956-1962 Rev. Fr. Jacinto Acedo First Ordained Priest of Jagna

1956-1962 Urbano Llido Teniente del Barrio

1963-1964 Agripino Jamisola Vice-Mayor of Jagna
Asphalted the Pangdan National Highway
1965-1967 Agripino Jamisola Mayor of Jagna

1964-1968 Celso Ranis Barangay Captain

Constructor of the Birhen sa Barangay Shrine
Irrigation Dam
Improvement of the Cultural Stage
Pangdan Waterworks
1968-1971 Adrian Abrau Barangay Captain
Constructor of the Barangay Cultural Center
1972-1979 Ursino Apalisok Barangay Captain
Installation of Jetmatic Pumps
1973 German Guidaben First Kabataang Barangay President of Pangdan –
Provincial and Regional Level
DOLE Officer – Province of Bohol
1980-1988 Cristituto Jamisola Barangay Captain
ABC President
Constructor of Barangay Day Care
Karahan Waterworks
Barangay Tanod Headquarters
Barangay Health Center
Basketball Court

(ARTIFACTS)

Name: Batil/Kam-aw Name: Lusong with Alho

Place: Pangdan, Jagna, Bohol Place: Purok 3 of Pangdan
Owner: Onopra Galolo (my great Owner: Pia Caga (my great-great
grandmother) grandmother)
Name: Kam-aw (used for ‘batil’ of cookies) Name: Old ‘Galingan’ of Mais
Place: Purok 3 of Pangdan Place: Purok 2 of Pangdan
Owner: Dorotia Acasio (my great grandmother) Owner: Juliet Cuarteros

Name: Tibod Name: Plantsang de Uling

Place: Purok 3 of Pangdan Place: Purok 6 of Pangdan

Owner: Dorotea Acasio Owner: Quirica G. Llido

Name: Old Wooden Folding Chair

Place: Purok 6 of Pangdan
Owner: Auria G. Sajulan
 (MEMORABILIA)
Old photos of the late Fabiana “Imay Bingbing” Jamisola and Clemente
Galolo
 (PHOTOGRAPHS)
Old image of Jagna Municipal Building and Colegio de la Medalla
Milagrosa School

Some of the races Clemente Galolo had joined.

(PAINTING)
Name: The Massacre of the Innocents
Place: Pangdan, Jagna, Bohol
This is a panel painting belonged to the Acas family. This painting has been passed on
from generation to generation. I believe this painting is called "The Massacre of the Innocents"
because it depicts the story from the Bible when Herod, the King of Judea, found out about the
birth of Jesus, who was being called 'the king of the Jews', he ordered the killing of all boys
under the age of two. Sadly the original painting began to fade making the painting
unrecognizable and the surface of the original painting is already deteriorated. In attempt to fix
the original painting, Estilita B. Acas decided to commission Rosalio A. Ortez to recreate the
original painting. The new painting was finished around 1990.

IV. Intangible Heritage

(CULINARY ARTS)
 Homemade Golden-Brown Cookies of Pangdan
 One of the famous home-based food processing ventures are the golden cookies
which began in the early 1900’s by the late Fabiana “Imay Bingbing” Jamisola
of Brgy. Pangdan. Until today, the best golden brown cookies are found in
Barangay Pangdan.

(FIESTA)
 Heritage Month/Feast of Sta. Cruz

Jagna is one with the whole nation in the celebration of May as the "Heritage
Month". With Jagna's string of fiestas celebrated by the 28 barangays out of 33,
almost every day during the month of May, foods and cultural festivities abound.
Pangdan celebrates the feast of Sta. Cruz on May 7.
 Christian Muslim Community (CMC)
 Christian Muslim Community or CMC is an event which was organized
by Valentino Galolo in the year 2010. It became an annual celebration between the
Christian and Muslim residences of our purok which is the Purok 3 of Pangdan that
takes place on every first week of January. This particular occasion signifies the
unity of both religions in the community. Through this practices, the bond and
relationship of both religions became even more stronger as we respect and share
our different beliefs and faith with one another.

 Santacruzan
The Santacruzan or Kuros-Kuros is a well-known practice of Brgy.
Pangdan which is usually held on May 30. This commemorates the finding of the
True Cross by St. Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. Furthermore, the Santa
Cruz is the most popular icon venetrated during the May Fiestas. This yearly
celebration was practiced by our ancestors and is still present in today’s generation.

 San Marcos Celebration

Same with the Santacruzan celebration, the San Marcos Celebration is still
practiced in today’s generation. In Barangay Pangdan, this happens every 3 rd week
of December. Though there is no exact date when was this started, the Jagnaanons
believed that the purpose of this year-end event is to give honor to St. Mark the
Evangelist.
The date and venue of the celebration in each barangay are now voted upon
or the members fix the date either towards the end of the year or at the start of the
new year. BYOP - Bring Your Own Provisions - is the order of the night. Usually,
the party is held at the barangay basketball court. Each family or clan brings its
own table(s) and chairs. Music starts playing when it gets dark. The main event
begins at around 7 p.m. The karaoke has been replaced by CDs and tape recorders.
Huge sound systems are installed and music can be heard from afar. After shared
meals are eaten, dancing and parlor games begin. Everyone looks forward to the
event.
At the outset, Jagna's San Marcos was uniquely organized in the sense that
only married couples were involved. They looked forward to this occasion to dress
up and to socialize among friends and acquaintances. Other towns may have
similar events, but nothing can compare Jagna's. However, this affair has recently

been turned into a Christmas and disco party in some barangays.

This beautiful social tradition strengthens the bonds not only within families
but among members of the barangay as well. They are encouraged to go around,
and visit other families in the court area.
 (RITUALS)
 Sab-ong
Spain successfully Christianized Jagna yet the old folks still cling to old
practices. They believe that those practices will bring them extraordinary powers
and most important of all, good health. One of those practices is the Sab-ong, a
Visayan word meaning to put on in a hanging position. In times when a member of
the family is sickly, a sab-ong is performed.
The mangonabay or prayer leader does the ceremony. She prays in Latin or
Spanish while she showers petals on the celebrator, who is kneeling on a mat
before a candle-lit altar. The chant for the female celebrator is different from the

chant for the male.

The scapular of the Virgin Mary, particularly Our Lady of Mt. Carmel or the
brown scapular, is placed on the neck of the celebrator. A prayer imploring the aid
of the saint who is the namesake of the subject is made. If for some reason the
celebrator could not be present for the ceremony, the ritual is done on the clothes
of the subject.
Even these days the sab-ong is still practiced. Many seamen submit to the
ceremony when they come home as soon as their contract ends. They do this as a
thanksgiving for the good health they enjoyed while working at sea.
(LOCAL SPORTS/GAMES)
 Basketball