CULTURAL MAPPING OF MIAG

AO
OBJECTIVE:
 TO BE AWARE OF WHERE THE
SPECIFIC BEAUTIFUL SITES OF
MIAGAO
 TO EXPAND OUR KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT MUNICIPALITY OF
MIAGAO
  TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE FAMOUS
PRODUCTS OF MIAG AO
HERITAGE SITES OF MIAG AO
MIAGAO CHURCH

The Church of Saint Thomas of Villanova, commonly known as the Miagao Church, is

the Roman Catholic parish church of the town of Miagao in Iloilo Province. Completed
in 1797, the church is famous for the artistic sculptural relief carved on its facade. In
1993, the church was designated as one best example of the Baroque Churches of
the Philippines and included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Taytay Boni, Miagao

Taytay Boni, is a stone bridge built in 1854. Taytay Boni lies just off the
Miagao – Guimbal road on the junction to Bgy.Guibongan.  It took
its name from the Ilongo word, Taytay, meaning bridge and Boni taken
from the name of its Spanish construction foreman Bonifacio Neular.Taytay
Boni was built using large yellow coral stone slabs called tablea , which
came from the mountains of Igbaras.  They were transported the 6 km
there using filipino forced labour on bamboo sleds pulled by carabao. The
blocks were held together using lime.

KUTA
May 7, 1754 was a pivotal day in Miag-ao’s 300 year history as a town. Sadly, only the date and the key
players in that Battle were recorded. The details of how the battle developed between the Islamic raiders
and the Miagawanon defenders are not known. Perhaps there were records, but forever lost in the 262 years

that followed. FAMOUS PRODUCTS OF MIAGAO

Pottery is the process of forming vessels and other objects
with clay and other ceramic materials, which are fired to give
them a hard, durable form. Major types include earthenware,
stoneware andporcelain. The place where such wares are
made by a potter is also called a pottery.

Hablon is taken from the Hiligaynon word "Habol" meaning "to

weave". It now refers to both the process of making the fabric
and both the product. Traditionally it is made of locally made
fibers such as Piña, Abaca and Cotton. Through the years,
polyester and other fibers was added to strengthen the fabric.

Sadok is used both for rain and shine especially for farmers in
 

the fields. But usually older farmers tend to use this more often
than younger ones. Perhaps younger generations prefer using
the usual hat than the traditional sadok.  Surprisingly,
nowadays, sadok  has other new uses. Some colorful sadok  are used as wall decors in
offices and homes and also as souvenir items.