BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
The Javellana clan of Bago City commemorated the Cinco de Noviembre with the opening of the Javellana Ancestral Home to the public and a group art exhibit featuring the works of local Bago artists from November 3 to 5.
The “Balay Daku House of Hope Exhibit” also included a food fair and showcased products made by Bagonhon entrepreneurs.
Leading the opening Wednesday were Councilor Robert and Mayette Javellana and Marjorie Masangkay, descendants of the Javellana clan.
The exhibiting artists include Masangkay, Nilda Claveraz, Buddy and JB Maridable and Julienne Castillo, among others. Also on display are furniture produced by Tumandok Industries managed by Jojie Locsin.
Built in 1945, Balay Daku was the home of Bagonhon Glicerio and Trinidad Javellana and their nine children – Humberto, Laura, Gregoria, Raul, Fausto, Marina, Trinidad, Glicerio and Bernardina.
The house was first opened to the public in 2016 during the 50th Charter Day of Bago City.
The Javellana family were able to help more than 300 scholars – children of farm workers, household staff, kargadors – become teachers, seafarers, nurses, pharmacists, accountants and even engineers.
The couple’s philanthropic work was continued by their four daughters – Laura, Marina, Trinidad and Gregoria, who also managed their haciendas.*
