Submitted by: Joan Mae Mandigma, Guinayangan National High School
Item: American coin (1908)
Approximate age: 100 years
Original owner: Lucio Capistrano (entrant’s great grandfather)
Present Owner/Location: Antonina Capistrano (relative), Guinayangan Quezon

“This coin was given to us by my great grandparents as souvenir. It tells about our country’s trade and commerce during the American period.”

Submitted by: Karen Ailene Benavidez, Catanduanes National High School
Item: Photograph
Approximate age: 50 years
Original owner: entrant’s great grandmother
Present Owner/Location: Josefina M. Palomer (entrant’s aunt)

“This old photo is one of our family’s treasured memorabilia. It shows Filipinos’ tradition and celebrations.”

Submitted by: Darell G. Malto, Tagbilaran City Science High School
Item: Watch (Waltham Centennial, 1964)
Approximate age: 44 years
Original owner: Entrant’s grandfather
Present Owner/Location: Entrant’s mother, Tagbilaran City

“This watch has helped my grandfather in all his schedules and endeavors. It is not just a proof of his social status but evidence of his hard work as well. This watch reminds us of Filipinos’ values.”

Submitted by: Christian Rey Villarin, General Santos City National High School
Item: Identification Card
Approximate age: 40 years
Original owner: Mercidita Celestial Villarin (entrant’s grandmother)
Present Owner/Location: Asai Village, Bula, General Santos City

“My grandmother’s identification card tells us about the Philippine identification system 40 years ago.”

Submitted by: Jerome C. Marquez, Dagupan City National High School
Item: School Diploma (Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 1980)
Approximate age: 28 years
Original owner: Jerome Marquez
Present Owner/Location: Jerome Marquez, Pangasinan

“Founded in 1620, Colegio de San Juan de Letran is one of the oldest schools in the Philippines. I am truly honored that I was able to complete by basic education in this school. This diploma is an icon of Filipino educational heritage and legacy.”