Iloilo Places of Interest: Igpigus River Gorge, Igbaras, Iloilo

Discover Igpigus River Gorge or the Igpigus River Canyon the locals called the KIPOT formation   

The village of Igpigus got its name from a fabled event that happened there. Pigus is a verb that implies to coerce or threaten. Some young, attractive Malay women were allegedly raped by the Spanish during their rule. Others said that the bandits were the ones who occasionally attacked the people living in the barrio. Before arriving at this neighborhood, one may find Sitio Trangkalan, which translates to "fence or defensive line."

                                                                                      

📍Location: Igpigus, Igbaras Iloilo.   

📌Features:  

✅Awe-Inspiring Rock Formations  

✅Some Dipping Pools 

✅Rock Boulders 

✅Waterfalls 

✅Challenging trails

The Igpigus River Gorge also known as the Kipot Formation was also featured in the following Youtube channels:

That Philippine Life Youtube Channel

Martin Napalinga

Source:

Philippines Journey Facebook Page -https://www.facebook.com/philippinesjourney26/posts/pfbid034qi44yy5WXZ9V5xjEtvWov7xTzXrfHf2cakof6JSArbWE6uoR6qvyVKDZWhVhiZkl

Unknown Filipino Hero: Purmassuri

 

Purmassuri

Warrior Princess of Sulu

The remarkable bravery of Princess Purmassuri of Sulu is well known, and it was partly due to her leadership and slyness that the Spaniards were unable to establish themselves in Moro territory. Purmassuri's tale demonstrates how fiercely Filipino women are prepared to make sacrifices for the independence of their homeland.

A stunning princess from Sulu. She attempted to enchant the Spanish soldiers, ultimately bringing them to ruin, using her powerful will and passion.

A Moro leader named Siri Kala had already merged his forces with those of another Moro chief named Sigalo, but they were still unable to assault the Spaniards, who were well-armed and whom they believed they could not defeat. Purmassuri thus proceeded to the Spanish barracks. The Spanish soldiers were enchanted by Purmassuri's beauty, just like other descendants of Adam. She seized the chance and provided the white soldiers with excellent entertainment.

The Spanish soldiers were attacked by the soldiers of Sigalo and Siri Kala. All of the white soldiers were killed, with the exception of those who remained in the ship. The opes who exposed everything that transpired were the remaining soldiers.

This Purmassuri narrative demonstrated that our nation was never overrun without defense and that our ladies are always willing to try their hardest to do their share for the good of their nation.

Sources:

https://pilipinaskongminamahal.blogspot.com/2011/08/purmassuri.html

https://filipiknow.net/filipina-muslims-philippine-history/

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