CAPSU Cultural Mapping Program for Capiz

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑴𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒛 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝑮𝑼𝒔

A significant milestone in the preservation and promotion of Capiznon heritage was celebrated through the formal launching of “PAGBUKLAD: The Technology Transfer of the Cultural Mapping Project” held on May 26, 2026, at the Central Administration Board Room of Capiz State University – Roxas City Campus.

The event marked the official distribution of the Capiz Cultural Inventories to partner Local Government Units (LGUs), led jointly by Capiz State University and the University of the Philippines Visayas.

The activity symbolizes the collective commitment of academic institutions, government agencies, cultural workers, and local communities in safeguarding the rich cultural heritage of the Province of Capiz.

The Capiz Cultural Inventories are the product of years of collaboration, research, and community engagement under the Cultural Mapping Project. Tourism officers, cultural workers, field mappers, researchers, and local informants played vital roles in documenting the province’s natural heritage, historical landmarks, traditions, oral histories, festivals, arts, significant personalities, and other cultural treasures that define the identity of Capiz.

Through the strong partnership among stakeholders, the project not only documented valuable cultural resources but also strengthened local efforts toward heritage conservation, cultural education, tourism development, and sustainable community development. These inventories now serve as important references for future cultural programs, policy formulation, research initiatives, and preservation efforts across the province.

As part of this undertaking, recognition is also extended to the Office of Senator Loren Legarda for its unwavering support for cultural heritage initiatives. This initiative is one of the flagship cultural heritage programs supported by the Office of Loren Legarda, which continues to champion the preservation, promotion, and protection of Philippine cultural heritage through cultural mapping, heritage conservation, and community-based cultural development programs across the country.

As PAGBUKLAD signifies “unfolding” or “revealing,” the project opens greater opportunities for communities to rediscover, appreciate, and preserve the rich cultural legacy of Capiz for future generations.

Congratulations to Sen. Loren Legarda on her Chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Arts and Culture!

A true champion of Philippine heritage, Sen. Legarda walks her talk - consistently advancing the cause of culture and the arts in Western Visayas and the whole country.

We cannot thank her enough for her tireless efforts and meaningful initiatives that preserve and celebrate our rich cultural identity, specifically through the Cultural Mapping of Panay, Guimaras and Negros Occidental!

The CAPSU Cultural Mapping Team attended the CMPG Video Documentaries with the theme "Kasanag sang Kultura: Western Visayas sa Mata sang Kamera" and the CMPG website launching - the first cultural mapping website in the Philippines.

One of the features video documentaries is "The Life of Fisherfolks in Basiao, Ivisan, Capiz."

Dr. Ronilo G. Berondo also performed his song, Panay Bukidnon kung Kami Tawgon, during the event.

The CMPG is a priority project of Senator Loren Legarda.

𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐳 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐏𝐕

On April 24, 2025, at the UPV OICA Conference Room, the CAPSU Cultural Mapping Team formally turned over the Completion Report of the Cultural Mapping Project for Capiz to their esteemed partner, the University of the Philippines Visayas, marking the official conclusion of the initiative.

On behalf of Dr. Leo Andrew B. Biclar, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) of Capiz State University and Program Coordinator for the Cultural Mapping Project for Capiz, the CAPSU team expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable partnership and support extended by the UPV Cultural Mapping Team throughout the duration of the project.

Present during the ceremonial handover were Mr. Martin G. Genodepa, Program Manager; Ms. Anna Razel B. Limoso-Ramirez; UPV Research Assistants; and from the CAPSU Cultural Mapping Team, Study Leaders Dr. Ronilo G. Berondo, Mr. Rector John A. Latoza, and Research Assistants Mr. Ronald A. Almanon, Ms. Annefe D. Balota, and Mr. Prince Evan D. Dinero.

The Cultural Mapping of Panay, Guimaras and Negros Occidental is a priority project of the Office of 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮.

We look forward to continued collaboration in future cultural initiatives.

The CAPSU Cultural Mapping Team presented the terminal report of the project to the RDE Annual Monitoring of Externally Funded Project on March 25, 2025 at ATBI, CAPSU Dayao Satellite College.

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓽𝓸 𝓞𝓾𝓻 𝓔𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓭 𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝔂 𝓛𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻, 𝓓𝓻. 𝓡𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓵𝓸 𝓖. 𝓑𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓸!

On your special day, we celebrate not just another year of your life but also your dedication, wisdom, and passion for cultural preservation.

May this year bring you happiness, success, and fulfillment in all your endeavors. Wishing you good health, more achievements, and continued inspiration.

Enjoy your special day!

From: CAPSU Cultural Mapping Team

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓢𝓲𝓻 𝓛𝓮𝓸! 🎉

On your special day, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your leadership, dedication, and passion in guiding us through our Cultural Mapping Project. Your commitment to preserving and documenting our heritage is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for your wisdom, patience, and unwavering support.

May this year bring you good health, happiness, and continued success in all that you do. Enjoy your special day, and may you always be blessed with the strength to lead and inspire others!

Best wishes,

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

𝐑𝐨𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘇 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗨) 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 conducted the Final Community Validation for Roxas City on February 21, 2025, at the Ang Panublion Museum, Roxas City, Capiz.

On behalf of Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas, City Tourism Officer Mr. Bryan Mari Argos welcomed all participants to this significant event. Dr. Ronilo G. Berondo, Social Science Research Center Director, Human Resource Development and Training Director of Capiz State University, and Study Leader of this initiative, elaborated on the importance of Cultural Mapping, emphasizing its role in the preservation of local heritage. He highlighted that the validation phase is crucial in ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of the mapping data.

Also present during the validation were Mr. Erwin Bonifacio, LGOO V from DILG Capiz, along with Ms. Hazel Fegarido and Ms. Neljoy Galigao from PTCAO. Their valuable insights and expertise played a crucial role in refining, validating, and evaluating the correctness of the mapped cultural data. Additionally, invited community validators actively participated in the review process, ensuring that each cultural element is not only accurate and relevant, but also truly represent the identity of the Roxasnon.

This final validation in Roxas City marks the completion of the validation process for the Province of Capiz. With this, we can ensure that all mapped cultural items across 16 municipalities and one city are not only accurately documented but also actively preserved as part of the Capisnon identity. This initiative plays a crucial role in safeguarding cultural heritage, ensuring that these significant cultural properties are protected and passed down to future generations. By preserving these cultural assets, we strengthen the rich history of Capiz and deepen the appreciation of its unique heritage.

The Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras is a priority project of the Office of 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚.

Keep an eye out for more updates as we continue our work!