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'''E. YEAR CONSTRUCTED/ESTIMATED AGE:''' 1950’s | '''E. YEAR CONSTRUCTED/ESTIMATED AGE:''' 1950’s | ||
| − | '''F. OWNERSHIP/JURISDICTION:''' Numancia Integrated | + | '''F. OWNERSHIP/JURISDICTION:''' Numancia Integrated School |
| − | '''G. DECLARATION/LEGISLATION:''' | + | '''G. DECLARATION/LEGISLATION:''' None |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
===Physical Description=== | ===Physical Description=== | ||
| − | A ruined black rectangular cemented type structure | + | A ruined black rectangular cemented type structure measures 96cm base length, 84cm width at a height of 93 to 104cm up to 105cm. It extends up to 18cm from the width of 93cm. It is found at the back of SPED-LWD room/conference room. |
| − | The ruined exit stairs along Marcos | + | The ruined exit stairs along Marcos Building measure 96 cm in length, similar to the length in the entrance stair. It is found in front of Ms. Nikki Templonuevo’s classroom. |
===History of the Structure=== | ===History of the Structure=== | ||
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In 1946-1948, Dr. Reinalda Ibabao Magdaluyo, an alumna of Numancia Elementary School, now Numancia Integrated School, spent her intermediate grades in the central school. The rooms then were temporary and were built with “butong and pawod” with cemented flooring aligned straight fronting the national highway. Upon entering the gate along F. Kimpo Street, was the office of the District Supervisor, now Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS), and the Principal’s office and at far end is the Home Economics Building which is still evident until now. | In 1946-1948, Dr. Reinalda Ibabao Magdaluyo, an alumna of Numancia Elementary School, now Numancia Integrated School, spent her intermediate grades in the central school. The rooms then were temporary and were built with “butong and pawod” with cemented flooring aligned straight fronting the national highway. Upon entering the gate along F. Kimpo Street, was the office of the District Supervisor, now Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS), and the Principal’s office and at far end is the Home Economics Building which is still evident until now. | ||
| − | Dr. Magdaluyo testified that in the 1950s, the said building with long-elevated classroom had a wooden floor, stairs, and a base as the foundation with "silong", or a base underneath the floor. She | + | Dr. Magdaluyo testified that in the 1950s, the said building with long-elevated classroom had a wooden floor, stairs, and a base as the foundation with "silong", or a base underneath the floor. She called it a "semi-permanent building". They were lined along Marcos Buildings. |
In the 1960s, Mrs. Florentina ''“Puyen”'' E. Fulgencio, retired Home Economics teacher, narrated that there were six rooms made of ''“butong and pawod”,'' aligned straight along the national highway including the Kindergarten room and the H. E. building next to it. Along F. Kimpo Street was the entrance gate, office of the District Supervisor, Principal’s office and a library under Consortia Maypa. | In the 1960s, Mrs. Florentina ''“Puyen”'' E. Fulgencio, retired Home Economics teacher, narrated that there were six rooms made of ''“butong and pawod”,'' aligned straight along the national highway including the Kindergarten room and the H. E. building next to it. Along F. Kimpo Street was the entrance gate, office of the District Supervisor, Principal’s office and a library under Consortia Maypa. | ||
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==Stories Associated with the Structure== | ==Stories Associated with the Structure== | ||
| − | + | The semi -permanent building were long elevated classrooms made of wood and was typically built with ''“silong”'', or with concrete stilt base on the floor, it serves as ground floor then of the elevated building. Presumably, the wood was worn out, so the school officials preferred to replace it with cemented stairs, thus the ruins stand still until now. | |
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| + | Many of the townsfolks quoted that it serves as their playing area during recess time or even during class hours. They narrated that they heard their teachers' discussions as they kept on playing at the ''“silong”'' of the building. Common games were ''“tatsing”, “paya”, “tumbo”, and “jolens”,'' mostly games that requires steady sitting positions. The height of the underground flooring suited Grade V and VI school children. Naughty pupils peep in cracked flooring to check on their classes and teachers as if attending classes while playing at the ''"silong".'' | ||
==Significance== | ==Significance== | ||
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===Aesthetic=== | ===Aesthetic=== | ||
| − | The NIS Gabaldon School Buildings had a unique structure. The | + | The NIS Gabaldon School Buildings had a unique structure. The U-shape edifice was seen from the entrance gate. It distinctive features were mostly made of circular wooden posts and wall frames with designs. The intricate design of Capiz shell windows ensured good ventilation. |
| − | + | The old building sat on a concrete stilt with foundations, wooden floors, and concrete stairs with wide corridors to the front that serve as walkways. | |
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==Conservation== | ==Conservation== | ||
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===Constraints/Threats/Issues=== | ===Constraints/Threats/Issues=== | ||
| − | + | The structure was a hindrance on pathways of the school at the elementary level and along Marcos Building in the secondary level. | |
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:img-gabaldon6.png|thumb|none|200px]] </li> | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:img-gabaldon6.png|thumb|none|200px]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:img-gabaldon7.png|thumb|none|200px]] </li> | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:img-gabaldon7.png|thumb|none|200px]] </li> | ||
</ul></div> | </ul></div> | ||
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| + | The picture shows the exit ruined stairs of the semi-permanent building. they were demolished during the Clean and Green Evaluation and Brigada Eskwela implementation due to hindrances along pathways in the elementary and secondary levels | ||
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<div><ul> | <div><ul> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:img-gabaldon8.png|thumb|none|200px]] </li> | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:img-gabaldon8.png|thumb|none|200px]] </li> | ||
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|Leizl P. Lumbo, Teacher I, Malay Elementary School | |Leizl P. Lumbo, Teacher I, Malay Elementary School | ||
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| + | |'''Approved:''' | ||
| + | |Ruby Agnes B. Estrada, PhD., Education Program Supervisor - Araling Panlipunan | ||
Latest revision as of 07:34, 4 November 2023
Category: Significant Immovable Heritage
District of Numancia
Contents
Background Information
- Pictures of Gabaldon building of Numancia Elementary School now Numancia Integrated School.
- Photo credits: Michael V. Solina, May 24, 2023
| A. TYPE | [ ] GABALDON
[ ] MARCOS TYPE |
[ ] IMELDA TYPE
[ ] OTHER |
| B. OWNERSHIP | [/ ] PUBLIC | [ ] PRIVATE |
C. ADDRESS/LOCATION/COORDINATES (Longitude & Latitude):
D. AREA: 1. Total Land Area: no longer occupied
- 2. Structure: cemented
E. YEAR CONSTRUCTED/ESTIMATED AGE: 1950’s
F. OWNERSHIP/JURISDICTION: Numancia Integrated School
G. DECLARATION/LEGISLATION: None
Description
Physical Description
A ruined black rectangular cemented type structure measures 96cm base length, 84cm width at a height of 93 to 104cm up to 105cm. It extends up to 18cm from the width of 93cm. It is found at the back of SPED-LWD room/conference room.
The ruined exit stairs along Marcos Building measure 96 cm in length, similar to the length in the entrance stair. It is found in front of Ms. Nikki Templonuevo’s classroom.
History of the Structure
In 1946-1948, Dr. Reinalda Ibabao Magdaluyo, an alumna of Numancia Elementary School, now Numancia Integrated School, spent her intermediate grades in the central school. The rooms then were temporary and were built with “butong and pawod” with cemented flooring aligned straight fronting the national highway. Upon entering the gate along F. Kimpo Street, was the office of the District Supervisor, now Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS), and the Principal’s office and at far end is the Home Economics Building which is still evident until now.
Dr. Magdaluyo testified that in the 1950s, the said building with long-elevated classroom had a wooden floor, stairs, and a base as the foundation with "silong", or a base underneath the floor. She called it a "semi-permanent building". They were lined along Marcos Buildings.
In the 1960s, Mrs. Florentina “Puyen” E. Fulgencio, retired Home Economics teacher, narrated that there were six rooms made of “butong and pawod”, aligned straight along the national highway including the Kindergarten room and the H. E. building next to it. Along F. Kimpo Street was the entrance gate, office of the District Supervisor, Principal’s office and a library under Consortia Maypa.
The semi-permanent building then, which she called the “new building” had an entrance stair at the center and an exit stair on its far right. With the advent of having complete elementary level and being the central school in Numancia, the said building was used in 1950s.
Status
- [ ] Occupied [/ ] Not occupied
Stories Associated with the Structure
The semi -permanent building were long elevated classrooms made of wood and was typically built with “silong”, or with concrete stilt base on the floor, it serves as ground floor then of the elevated building. Presumably, the wood was worn out, so the school officials preferred to replace it with cemented stairs, thus the ruins stand still until now.
Many of the townsfolks quoted that it serves as their playing area during recess time or even during class hours. They narrated that they heard their teachers' discussions as they kept on playing at the “silong” of the building. Common games were “tatsing”, “paya”, “tumbo”, and “jolens”, mostly games that requires steady sitting positions. The height of the underground flooring suited Grade V and VI school children. Naughty pupils peep in cracked flooring to check on their classes and teachers as if attending classes while playing at the "silong".
Significance
Historical
The Gabaldon School Building is regarded as one of the heritage and historical school building in Numancia. They were built during the American colonial period in the 1950s, they were utilized as permanent Classroom for Grade V and VI.
Gabaldon buildings are heritage school buildings in the Philippines.
Social
The Gabaldon building of Numancia Integrated School was at the center of the town with a full primary level in the 1960’s. It is used as a training site for various school-related activities for teachers. They do this on purpose to provide students and teachers with access to sufficient, structurally sound, and physically secure buildings, grounds, and facilities.
Aesthetic
The NIS Gabaldon School Buildings had a unique structure. The U-shape edifice was seen from the entrance gate. It distinctive features were mostly made of circular wooden posts and wall frames with designs. The intricate design of Capiz shell windows ensured good ventilation.
The old building sat on a concrete stilt with foundations, wooden floors, and concrete stairs with wide corridors to the front that serve as walkways.
Conservation
Status/Condition of Structure
- [ ] Fair
- [ ] Deteriorated
- [ / ] Ruins
Remarks: Not functional because they are no longer classified as school building.
Integrity of the Structure
1. [ / ] altered 2. [ ] moved [ ] unaltered [ / ] original site
Remarks: The structure appears as ruins of the entrance stairs of the semi-permanent building at the back of SPED classroom-LWD and Grade 2 classrooms.
Constraints/Threats/Issues
The structure was a hindrance on pathways of the school at the elementary level and along Marcos Building in the secondary level.
The picture shows the exit ruined stairs of the semi-permanent building. they were demolished during the Clean and Green Evaluation and Brigada Eskwela implementation due to hindrances along pathways in the elementary and secondary levels
Photo credits: Rhoda T. Maglunob, May 24, 2023
Interview with Mrs. Florentina Fulgencio and Mrs. Reinalda Magdaluyo
Conservation Measures
None
List of Significant Tangible Movable Heritage
| Name of Object | Photo | Year produced or estimated age |
| Cemented trash bin | unknown |
References
| Key Informant/s: | Reinalda I. Magdaluyo, 88 years old, Dongon West, Numancia, Aklan |
| Florentina E. Fulgencio, 92 years old, Poblacion, Numancia, Aklan | |
| Sally V. Agapito, 52 years old, Principal I, NIS | |
| Michael V. Solina, 48 years old, Laguinbanua West, Numancia, Aklan | |
| Reference/s and Other Resources: | Numancia Integrated School yearbook, School files |
| Name of Mapper/s: | Rhoda T. Maglunob, 48 years old, Teacher III, NIS |
| Date Profiled: | May 22, 2023 |
| Language Editors: | Juvinna R. Dela Cruz, MT I, Numancia Integrated School |
| Anjhielyn Mae C. Cahilig, MT I, Makato Integrated School | |
| Layout Artist: | Dave Richard J. Santiago, MT I, New Washington Elementary School |
| Content Editor: | Josephine P. Vicente, T-III, Regional Science High school for Region VI |
| Dennis Bontogon, MT III, Kalibo Pilot Elementary School | |
| Wiki Editor | Leizl P. Lumbo, Teacher I, Malay Elementary School |
| Approved: | Ruby Agnes B. Estrada, PhD., Education Program Supervisor - Araling Panlipunan |
