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Wow….

Did You Know ? . . . about Barrio Fabrica in Negros Occidential.

Photo below of a train from the Insular Lumber Company in Barrio Fabrica, Sagay, Negros Occidental.

Fabrica was the most developed Barrio in terms of infrastructure, water system, electricity and lighting facilities. At that time, the majority of the towns and barrios in the Philippines did not have the same assets that Fabrica had.

Fabrica was internationally famous since the early 1900s up to the year 1976, as the site of the largest lumber company and sawmill in the world, the Insular Lumber Company (ILCO), owned by the Americans. ILCO produced hardwood lumber all the native trees in our forest and now it's time to plant more native trees to our forest to protect our mother nature for the benefits of our future generations and for our country back to normal our environment fresh. which was well-known the world over, and was exported to the United States, Australia, and to many other countries in the world, bringing in dollars to the Philippine economy.

Fabrica was also the generic name of the barrios of Fabrica, Paraiso, and Central Lopez, where a sugarmill was located, making the area the most industrialized in Negros.

Fabrica was also the only barrio in the Philippines that had its own post office/postal service, with its own zip code (6123).

Fabrica was also linked to the rest of the Philippines by the two telegraph companies operated by the former Radio Communications of the Philippines, Inc. (RCPI) and the Philippine Telephone and Telegraph Company.

Source :
Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office.
"Negros Occidental Zip Codes". Philippine Postal Corporation. Archived from the origin ofal .

Source:

https://locomotive.fandom.com/wiki/Insular_Lumber_No._7_Siete

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Data from Open Street Maps show that there are only 307 museums all over the Philippines, including all those run by the National Museum of the Philippines, LGUs, and private groups.

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27/06/2024

Laguna Copperplate Inscription

The Laguna Copperplate Inscription is the earliest known written document found within the Philippine Islands. It is a legal document, specifically an official acquittance or debt relief certificate, inscribed onto a copper plate in the Shaka year 822.

▪️ Discovery

The plate was found in 1989 near the mouth of the Lumbang River in Wawa, Lumban, Laguna in the Philippines by a man named Ernesto Legisma. He was dredging sand to turn it into concrete at that time.

Legisma suspected that the artifact might have some value, so, he sold it to an antique dealer. The antique dealer, having found no buyers, eventually sold it to the National Museum of the Philippines.

The National Museum of the Philippines refers to the artifact as the Laguna Copper Plate.

▪️ Description

The inscription is made out of copper and measures about 20 by 30 centimeters, with the words directly embossed onto the plate. It differs in manufacture from Javanese scrolls of the period, which had the words inscribed onto a heated, softened metal scroll.

The inscription was written in the Kawi script in a variety of Old Malay containing numerous loanwords from Sanskrit and a few non-Malay vocabulary elements whose origin is ambiguous between Old Javanese and Old Tagalog.

▪️ Analysis

After the artifact was found, the text was first translated in 1991 by Antoon Postma, a Dutch anthropologist and Hanunó'o script researcher.

The inscription documents the existence and names of several surrounding states as of A.D. 900, such as the Tagalog city-state of Tondo. Some historians associate the toponym Medang in this inscription regarding the Medang palace in Java at that time, although the name is a common term of Malayo-Polynesian origin.

▪️ Present Location

It is displayed in the National Museum of Anthropology in Manila.

Source:
• Wikimedia Commons

IN PHOTO: Laguna Copperplate Inscription, approximately 900 A.D.

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26/06/2024

When I arrived in Cebu in 1991 to join the Sinulog Street dancing, someone asked me, “Taga asa diay mo d**g? I proudly replied, "Taga Bohol mi sir." To my surprise, this guy suddenly asked, "Nakasakay namo og kabajo nga naggujud og tartanilja nga nagpijudpijud ag tijan?" The entire crowd were laughing at his exaggerated delivery as he mocked the Bol-anons on the way we prononce "YA as "JA". It builds up my curiosity but I do not have the answers then. Fortunately, in 2014, approximately 23 years after, a Bol-anon lawyer, former NBI director, gives me the answer. Here is the reason. Interestingly among Spanish speaking citizens, only members of the Royal family pronounce "LLO as JO" like "CABALLO as CABAJO while the commoners or common folks in Spain pronounced LLO as YO like Caballo as Cabayo!
What is the conclusion that can be drawn here? The Spanish missionaries who were assigned in the province of Bohol who teach our ancestors to speak the Spanish language come from "royal blood" families that's why we learn from them to pronounce LL as J. Now, we apply it to all other words in Binisaya like MAAJO instead of MAAYO, TABLIJA instead of TABLIYA. On the other hand, those missionaries who were assigned in Cebu who teach them the Spanish language were just commoners. This explains why they pronounce LLO as YO like CABALLO as CABAYO and MAAYO as MAAYO. Therefore, sa mga Sugbuanon nga ganahan manghinaway sa mga Bol-anon kabahin sa among paglitok sa "YA as JA," sorry, mga commoners ra man jud ang bloodline sa inyong mga Spanish teachers! Unya, kaming mga Bol-anon, royal bloodline among teachers! Busa, ayaw mo panghinaway kay mga commoners ra inyong mga teachers!😃

Fast forward. I used to serve as the legal officer of DAR-SPLIT Project. This was my side-hassle during the pandemic while being a full-time professor also at UB since all our classes were done online. Interestingly, I used to attend at several regional conferences in Cebu. On one occasion, we had a conference at Marco Polo Hotel and I told my colleagues who were also pretty young professionals about this story. They were filled with awe about this information and the funny part is, every time we meet each other at the corridor, all of them will shout in chorus, “Dia ra ang Royal blood!” I smiled and politely directed them, “Padaplin mo mga commoners!” Right then, the corridor collapsed with our thundering laughter! 😃 😃😃We really enjoy each other’s company and our teasing and bullying then were all gravitated to this story.

Trivia 101: Why do Boholanos have a "J" tongue?
Famous phrase such as "Wa jamo"

Antonio Pigafetta - An Italian scholar and explorer from the Republic of Venice. He traveled with the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan together with his crew by order of the King Charles I of Spain on their voyage to the West Indies and Philippines. He was instrumental in the translation of the Cebuano (also known as Visayan language) to Spanish language by his account of events of their voyage as written in his famous journal.

Its origin can be traced way back from the Spanish period. Bohol was one of the major colony settlements during that time as evidenced by the many stone structures built all around the island that we still see today.

The Spanish language has certain letters that are pronounced differently from the English alphabet, for example letter J is pronounced as H in Spanish (i.e. Jaime), double "LL" pronounced as Y (i.e. llave - keys, llantas - tire rims). Interestingly Y is pronounced as J. Spanish word like playa meaning beach is pronounced as "plaja" . The most famous phrase that Boholanos are being quoted for is the phrase "Wa jamo", the word "jamo" is derived from the Spanish phrase "ya no" pronounced as "ja no" meaning "no longer" and it also means "nothing more". Even to this present day, Boholanos are still pronouncing "Y "as "J" including the Visayan vernacular words and phrases.

So every time you hear a Bol-anon pronounced "J" in their words and sentences, think of it as a Spanish cultural influence deeply embeded in the Boholano tongue.

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North Luzon loop

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The Panublion Museum was once a water tank.

Fun fact! The Panublion Museum was once a water tank that has been repurposed to be a fully functional museum and it now serves as a historical landmark in Roxas City.

Discover the rich history of Capiz and the greater Panay Island encapsulated in a small but intricate space.

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Koi pond park in Lapaz

KOI POND CEREMONIAL TURN OVER TOMORROW AT LAPAZ PLAZA

Join us for a serene celebration as we unveil the tranquil beauty of the new koi pond at Lapaz Plaza. Discover a peaceful escape in the midst of our bustling city, starting tomorrow.

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The story behind the elephant obelisk in rome. 😝

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Paambit

Join us in celebrating the Semana sang Iloilo and the 12th anniversary of the Old Iloilo FB Group at PA-AMBIT — an enlightening afternoon of brief talks delving into the rich tapestry of Iloilo’s history and culture.

Our esteemed speakers will delve into their passions and professional endeavors, shedding light on various aspects of our heritage, from the intricate threads of our history to the vibrant tapestry of our cultural and natural heritage. Whether seasoned scholars or grassroots advocates, each speaker promises to share captivating narratives that will deepen our appreciation for Iloilo’s rich heritage.

PA-AMBIT will take place at Casa Real de Iloilo at 1 pm on April 13, 2024 — a gathering not to be missed!

Indulge in complimentary snacks as you immerse yourself in the stories that shape our beloved city and province. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching event!

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Discover Ibajay

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