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Vega Ancestral House

The Vega Ancestral House is one of the 1st Transition Bahay na Bato inspired houses that has remained standing and has witnessed the different colonial periods of the Philippines through its estimated 200 years of existence. Sculpted wooden Atlases are perhaps the most interesting feature of this house that is located in Poblacion, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. Sculpted wooden atlases, known as "Oti-ot" in the Visayan language, provide support to the second floor protrusion of the house. This house is one important structure in the locality that tourists usually come to visit.[1] Notable personalities like Emilio Aguinaldo and Sergio Osmeña had visited this house.[citation needed]

Vega Ancestral House
Vega Ancestral House
Location within Philippines
General information
TypeHeritage House
Architectural style1st Transition Bahay na Bato
LocationPoblacion, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao (Region X), Philippines
Coordinates8°44′36″N 124°46′37″E / 8.7433°N 124.7769°E / 8.7433; 124.7769
Completed1800s
Technical details
Material"Molave", "Balayong" and "Tugas" (Visayan)
Website
Vega Ancestral House

History edit

In the 1800s, a young merchant from San Nicolas in Cebu by the name of Ignacio Juan Vega settled in Northern Mindanao at a small town now called Balingasag, then named Galas. It was through Vega that the Cebuano devotion to the Sto. Nino was introduced to the townsfolk of Balingasag. Aside from this cultural practice that he imparted, he also left behind a heritage house that is considered these days as one of the most important landmarks that can be found in Misamis Oriental.[2]

The house also witnessed the political endeavor of its owners. The first town executive came from the Vega Clan in the person of Faustino Vega. He was known in that time as presidente local under the short-lived First Philippine Republic (1898-1903). Melquiades Vega, the son of Faustino Vega, served as the first presidente local under the American Regime (1903-1928).

Though there are no existing documents that would trace back to a specific year when this house was constructed, several attempts by heritage advocates to document this house and as well as bloggers and the local townsfolk say that this house was built in the 1800s.

House features edit

 
Sculpted Wooden Atlas

It is noteworthy to mention that the house is designed with sculpted wooden men that act as support structures to the protruding second floor of the house. Unlike what other feature writers would say, there are only three wooden men that exist. There is one corner where no wooden men structure can be seen. In other words, each corner of the house is not represented by an atlas as what several travel bloggers would state in their blogs and articles.

 
House Interior

There are also misconceptions regarding the three sculpted wooden structures of men. Others say that this is a paradigm of slavery while others would say that this is inspired by the atlas icon that symbolizes the man carrying the world. The true account on this, according to Dr. Antonio J. Montalvan II and with reference to the genealogy of the Vega Clan, is that the three sculptures represent the three sons of Ignacio Juan Vega, namely Santos (married to Valentina Roa, Juana Valmores), Pedro (married to Benita Salvacion), and Gregorio.

 
View of Vega Ancestral House

The house uses "molave" tree and "balayong" as the primary building material. It can also be observed that the house has large beams or pillars that act as support to the overall stability of the house structure. Each pillar is placed alongside the corners, in between the corners and along the center of the house. Its walls are designed like woven abaca, called "Uway" (English: rattan) in visayan as that is colored in yellow. The house still uses the traditional "Banggera" (English:Sink) which is used as window shelf for kitchen wares and utensils and tub for washing at present.

 
Stairs on Vega Ancestral House

Another notable feature of the house is its uppermost portion which still uses the classical cogon for the roof. It further classifies the house under the 1st Transition of Bahay na bato aside from its emerging stone works at the bottom part of the house.

Another feature of the house can also be observed in its support beams that are decorated with the chambered nautilus motif.[2]

One can conclude that the owner of the house used the best quality of materials during its construction as is evidenced by the house which has withstood the tests of time through centuries. Consequently, this heritage structure is one of the primary attractions to tourists and outsiders who come to visit the rich historical center (Poblacion) of Balingasag.

Tourism edit

The coffee table books and glossy calendars (the latest one being the 2006 Shell calendar ["Homes of our Heritage"] help in the provision of a constant stream of onlookers and curio watchers which improve the local tourism statistics of the municipality.

 
Second Floor Sala of the House

According to Ms. Nanette Vega, the local tourism authority wishes to acquire the house through legal processes so as to maintain and preserve the house and open it as a tourism hotspot. Ms. Nanette and the Vega clan decline the proposal for sentimental reasons. While they admit that they find it hard to maintain the house -- especially the cost incurred for the maintenance -- they prefer to take care of the house than lose ownership to the local tourism authority. However, the house is still open for walk-in tourists, and those who wish to have a visit of the house may do so by appointment basis.

One highlight of this house that adds to its fame is its association with the late Maria Clara Vega Jimenez - mother of the famous television personality Inday Badiday and Philippine Daily Inquirer editor-in-chief Letty Jimenez Magsanoc. However, it is wrong to refer to it as the "Jimenez House" because the Jimenez was just one branch of the Vega Clan. It is locally known by its correct name, "Vega House".[3]

Common misconception also regarding this house is its connection with the late and famous bygone child star Julie Vega because of her "Vega" stage surname which is in reality is Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo.[4] This widespread rumor among those who are not familiar enough with the house is still erroneously passed up to these present times.

Present Times edit

 
Vega House Restaurant/Carinderia

As of the present days, the first floor of the house is being utilized as a restaurant/carinderia. The store opens as early as 6:00 in the morning and closes at 7:00 in the evening. Part of the income from the store is used for the maintenance of the house.

Neighboring Heritage Houses edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Heritage Structures in Misamis Oriental". Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Montalvan II, Antonio. "Karaang Balay: Shifting Meanings in the Heritage Houses of Northern Mindanao". MINDAyawan Journal of Culture and Society. Capitol University. Retrieved 20 Aug 2023.
  3. ^ "Heritage Structures in Misamis Oriental by Dr. Antonio J. Montalvan II.Heritage Conservation Advocates, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.Published on January 10, 2006". Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  4. ^ . Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-06-18.

External links edit

  • "Weekend Getaway: The Vega House, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental", travel blog with photos
  • "The Vega Ancestral House in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental", travel blog with photos
  • "The Vega House: An Ancestral House in Balingasag", travel blog with photos
  • "I love balingasag" photo

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to remove this message The Vega Ancestral House is one of the 1st Transition Bahay na Bato inspired houses that has remained standing and has witnessed the different colonial periods of the Philippines through its estimated 200 years of existence Sculpted wooden Atlases are perhaps the most interesting feature of this house that is located in Poblacion Balingasag Misamis Oriental Sculpted wooden atlases known as Oti ot in the Visayan language provide support to the second floor protrusion of the house This house is one important structure in the locality that tourists usually come to visit 1 Notable personalities like Emilio Aguinaldo and Sergio Osmena had visited this house citation needed Vega Ancestral HouseVega Ancestral HouseLocation within PhilippinesGeneral informationTypeHeritage HouseArchitectural style1st Transition Bahay na BatoLocationPoblacion Balingasag Misamis Oriental Northern Mindanao Region X PhilippinesCoordinates8 44 36 N 124 46 37 E 8 7433 N 124 7769 E 8 7433 124 7769Completed1800sTechnical detailsMaterial Molave Balayong and Tugas Visayan WebsiteVega Ancestral House Contents 1 History 2 House features 3 Tourism 4 Present Times 5 Neighboring Heritage Houses 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editIn the 1800s a young merchant from San Nicolas in Cebu by the name of Ignacio Juan Vega settled in Northern Mindanao at a small town now called Balingasag then named Galas It was through Vega that the Cebuano devotion to the Sto Nino was introduced to the townsfolk of Balingasag Aside from this cultural practice that he imparted he also left behind a heritage house that is considered these days as one of the most important landmarks that can be found in Misamis Oriental 2 The house also witnessed the political endeavor of its owners The first town executive came from the Vega Clan in the person of Faustino Vega He was known in that time as presidente local under the short lived First Philippine Republic 1898 1903 Melquiades Vega the son of Faustino Vega served as the first presidente local under the American Regime 1903 1928 Though there are no existing documents that would trace back to a specific year when this house was constructed several attempts by heritage advocates to document this house and as well as bloggers and the local townsfolk say that this house was built in the 1800s House features edit nbsp Sculpted Wooden Atlas It is noteworthy to mention that the house is designed with sculpted wooden men that act as support structures to the protruding second floor of the house Unlike what other feature writers would say there are only three wooden men that exist There is one corner where no wooden men structure can be seen In other words each corner of the house is not represented by an atlas as what several travel bloggers would state in their blogs and articles nbsp House Interior There are also misconceptions regarding the three sculpted wooden structures of men Others say that this is a paradigm of slavery while others would say that this is inspired by the atlas icon that symbolizes the man carrying the world The true account on this according to Dr Antonio J Montalvan II and with reference to the genealogy of the Vega Clan is that the three sculptures represent the three sons of Ignacio Juan Vega namely Santos married to Valentina Roa Juana Valmores Pedro married to Benita Salvacion and Gregorio nbsp View of Vega Ancestral House The house uses molave tree and balayong as the primary building material It can also be observed that the house has large beams or pillars that act as support to the overall stability of the house structure Each pillar is placed alongside the corners in between the corners and along the center of the house Its walls are designed like woven abaca called Uway English rattan in visayan as that is colored in yellow The house still uses the traditional Banggera English Sink which is used as window shelf for kitchen wares and utensils and tub for washing at present nbsp Stairs on Vega Ancestral House Another notable feature of the house is its uppermost portion which still uses the classical cogon for the roof It further classifies the house under the 1st Transition of Bahay na bato aside from its emerging stone works at the bottom part of the house Another feature of the house can also be observed in its support beams that are decorated with the chambered nautilus motif 2 One can conclude that the owner of the house used the best quality of materials during its construction as is evidenced by the house which has withstood the tests of time through centuries Consequently this heritage structure is one of the primary attractions to tourists and outsiders who come to visit the rich historical center Poblacion of Balingasag Tourism editThe coffee table books and glossy calendars the latest one being the 2006 Shell calendar Homes of our Heritage help in the provision of a constant stream of onlookers and curio watchers which improve the local tourism statistics of the municipality nbsp Second Floor Sala of the House According to Ms Nanette Vega the local tourism authority wishes to acquire the house through legal processes so as to maintain and preserve the house and open it as a tourism hotspot Ms Nanette and the Vega clan decline the proposal for sentimental reasons While they admit that they find it hard to maintain the house especially the cost incurred for the maintenance they prefer to take care of the house than lose ownership to the local tourism authority However the house is still open for walk in tourists and those who wish to have a visit of the house may do so by appointment basis One highlight of this house that adds to its fame is its association with the late Maria Clara Vega Jimenez mother of the famous television personality Inday Badiday and Philippine Daily Inquirer editor in chief Letty Jimenez Magsanoc However it is wrong to refer to it as the Jimenez House because the Jimenez was just one branch of the Vega Clan It is locally known by its correct name Vega House 3 Common misconception also regarding this house is its connection with the late and famous bygone child star Julie Vega because of her Vega stage surname which is in reality is Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo 4 This widespread rumor among those who are not familiar enough with the house is still erroneously passed up to these present times Present Times edit nbsp Vega House Restaurant Carinderia As of the present days the first floor of the house is being utilized as a restaurant carinderia The store opens as early as 6 00 in the morning and closes at 7 00 in the evening Part of the income from the store is used for the maintenance of the house Neighboring Heritage Houses edit nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp See also editAncestral houses of the PhilippinesReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vega Ancestral House Heritage Structures in Misamis Oriental Retrieved May 18 2014 a b Montalvan II Antonio Karaang Balay Shifting Meanings in the Heritage Houses of Northern Mindanao MINDAyawan Journal of Culture and Society Capitol University Retrieved 20 Aug 2023 Heritage Structures in Misamis Oriental by Dr Antonio J Montalvan II Heritage Conservation Advocates Cagayan de Oro Philippines Published on January 10 2006 Retrieved May 18 2014 Talking about Julie Vega Archived from the original on 2007 09 29 Retrieved 2007 06 18 External links edit Weekend Getaway The Vega House Balingasag Misamis Oriental travel blog with photos The Vega Ancestral House in Balingasag Misamis Oriental travel blog with photos The Vega House An Ancestral House in Balingasag travel blog with photos I love balingasag photo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vega Ancestral House amp oldid 1196985063, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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