A Brief Overview

In its 100 years of existence, PSU Bayambang served as a house of knowledge and is a testament to the pursuit of academic excellence. With its relentless efforts, PSU Bayambang Campus earned its reputation of being one of the best universities in the country as proved by being one of the few Centers of Excellence in Teacher Education.

As the campus firmly believes that education should be holistic, PSU recognizes the importance of history in the life of every person. With this, PSU envisions a permanent sanctuary which is a museum that aims to cater to the history, the journey and accomplishment of PSU Bayambang. The museum showcases its tangible collections in the form of historical artifacts that symbolize the richness of our culture.

Come visit us and discover the beauty of Pangasinan's history and culture as well as other artifacts of significant importance.

The Unfolding of History

The Pangasinan State University-Bayambang Campus was established in 1922 and was originally known as the Bayambang Normal School which then offered the secondary normal school course for aspiring teachers. The school closed in 1935 due to inadequate funds but reopened in 1948 as Pangasinan Normal School (PNS), thus among the first normal schools in the Philippines.

The Gabaldon Building at PSU-BC is one of the educational structures built by the Thomasites. As far as history occurs, Thomasites is a group of American teachers who went to the Philippines to teach basic education and train Filipino teachers. Gabaldon Buildings are made and inspired from the bahay kubo and bahay na bato.

The wooden stairs led to the mezzanine where the

The PSU Centennial Museum has an impressive collection of artifacts that embody the richness of culture of Filipinos albeit its diversity.

The museum serves the following purposes:

Showcasing its 100 years of existence, the museum contains the following:

diorama that shows the Philippine history through pictures

framed pictures of Philippine Presidents with its respective accomplishment in the background

flags of different member nations of the United Nations

artifacts reflecting different era of foreign occupations in the Philippines- from pre historic Philippines up to American occupation

Filipino dresses during different foreign occupation

MUSEUM ARTIFACTS

BASKETRY AND HANDICRAFTS

SALAKOT

Salakot is a traditional wide-brimmed hat from the Philippines. It is worn as protection against sun and rain. This Philippine native hat comes in various shapes and materials. It could be made with a carabao or tortoiseshell antler and vegetable fibers such as nipa, burí, nito, or buntal. The simplest hats were used daily or for agricultural tasks. Salakot has become a symbol of Filipino identity, often worn by Juan Dela Cruz, the National personification of the Philippines.

SALAKAB

The salakab, a conical or sub-cylindrical cover pot made of bamboo slats, is used to catch dalag (mudfish or Ophicephalus striatus) in rice fields by the Tagalog and other communities in the Cordillera. The salakab is usually set in the paddy fields in the morning and retrieved at the end of day.

SAGATAN

Called as Sagatan in Pangasinan, the material usually made of bamboo or rattan has various purpose, like filtering wasting water while washing rice.

BILAO

Bilaos, also known as willowing trays are usually made of bamboo and rattan. They are used in separating rice grains from chaff after being pounded by mortar and pestle. It is also used in drying grains, beans, and fish as well as container for rice cakes.

ALAT

Locally known as “alat,” it is a kind of basket used by fishermen to carry fish or shells. The cyclindrical basket has a funnel shape cover called serreg. It is usually tied to the waist of the fisherman through a string.

BAKI/BABAKO

Baki or babako, also known as nesting box, is an enclosed space designed to provide chickens with a safe location to lay their eggs. Chickens love dark, snug environments where they can feel secure. For Filipinos, baskets are symbols of agriculture and prosperity and cultural significance. It has been utilized as containers and traditional bags. Farmers for their crops or a status symbol for ladies from various tribal groups. The most often utilized raw materials for these crafts are is rattan, abaca, nito, tikog, buri, bamboo, pandan, coconut leaves, and other materials.

KANGGA MINIATURE

The one in the picture is a miniature of a bamboo sled, commonly known as the “kangga.” The traditional sled is usually carried by a carabao and is used by farmers to transport their harvests or tools from their homes to the market.

KADKARAN

This is a native traditional kitchen tool used for scraping the tough coconut flesh off its shell. The blade is attached to the end of a wooden bench on which the person doing the grating sits. The type of coconut that is subjected to this type of grating is niyog, the mature coconut with thick and tough white meat. For the younger, softer type of coconut flesh called buko, all you need is a simple spoon.

BAMBOO SHOE RACK

Owing to the abundance of bamboo in the country, the flexible material is used in the making of handicrafts and furniture, such as the shoe rack. A shoe rack is a storage unit designed for holding shoes. Shoe racks can be added to entryway closets to avoid the clutter of shoes in the hallway near the front or back door of a home.

WOODEN BOWL

A bowl is a round container with a wide uncovered top. Some kinds of bowl are used, for example, for serving or eating food from, or in cooking, while other larger kinds are used for washing or cleaning. Bowls have been made for thousands of years. Very early bowls have been found in China, Ancient Greece, Crete and in certain Native American cultures. In the Philippines, such as one in the photo, bowls are made in hardwood such as narra, molave, and etc. Coconut shells are also utilized as bowls.

SUNGKA

Sungka is a Philippine mancala game that is currently popular in places where Filipino migrants live, including in Macau, Taiwan, Germany, and the United States. This is a key tool for establishing identity, especially among Filipino migrants. This can be seen in Sungka tournaments held in the Philippines, as well as Sungka displays used to exhibit Philippine culture during cultural festivals. Moreover, Sungka boards were also utilized for mathematical calculations in the past, which Indian ethnomathematicians investigated. Father José Sanchez, a Jesuit priest, first defined Sungka as Kunggit in his dictionary of the Bisaya language (Cebuano) in 1692. The game was played with seashells on a wooden, boat-like board, according to Father José Sanchez, who arrived in the Philippines in 1643. The game is still known as Kunggit among the Aklanon people. José Sanchez (1616-1692 in Trieste, Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation) is most known for creating the town of Jagna on the island of Bohol, which is now noted for its rich historical history. In as much as, there is a Filipino belief that if the game is played indoors, the house will burn down, the game is normally played outside. The loser in Panay's Anay district is known as patay ("dead"). It is believed that he will lose a family member or that his home will burn down.

FRUIT BASKET

A fruit basket is a container formed of stiff fibers that can be produced from a variety of materials such as wood splints, runners, and cane. While most baskets are constructed of plant materials, they can also be made of horsehair, baleen, or metal wire. Baskets are often handwoven. Some baskets have lids, while others have the tops left open. Baskets serve both practical and decorative reasons. While baskets are typically used for harvesting, storage, and transportation, specialized baskets are used as sieves for a range of tasks, including cooking, grinding seeds or grains, tossing gambling pieces, rattles, fans, fish traps, and laundry. Tree bark was used to construct rudimentary containers prior to the advent of woven baskets. These containers could be used to transport harvested food and other objects, but after a few uses, they disintegrated.

KALESA MINATURE

One of the first modes of transportation in the Philippines, the kalesa (horse-drawn carriage), has since become a symbol of Filipino culture and a tourist destination in some parts of the country. A Kalesa is a horse-drawn carriage that was first introduced to the Philippines in the 18th century, according to historical accounts. This carriage was a status symbol and a mark of prestige at the time. Having a Kalesa is comparable to owning a modern luxury automobile. The Kalesa, also known as a "Karitela," is a cart with two huge wheels on each side which could carry at least four people. However, the Kalesa's form, length, and passenger capacity have altered over time, with additional aesthetic aspects aimed primarily at attracting visitors. Rich Filipinos (also called as "ilustrados") employed the Kalesa for personal transportation and business when the Philippines was still under Spanish rule. As previously said, only individuals in the upper strata of society can afford to ride a Kalesa. Riding a Kalesa is easy to envisage being a privilege and an experience limited only for the elite few during those time.

BARREL MAN

The Pinoy barrel man originated in the Cordilleras. This handicraft is attributed to the Ifugao wood carvers called “munpaot”. The original barrel man was a protest statements of sorts. The reason for the creation of this handicraft was to mock the Americans who made Baguio City their alternative government center and retreat beginning in the 1900s, which resulted to the displacement of the Ibalois who originally lived in the area.

BULUL

Bulul, the rice man, is a carved wooden figure with simple shape of a human being, male or female. Mounted on a platform for stability, it is mostly carved out of strong narra or ipil wood and sometimes stone. Sizes vary depending on its use. Bululs are usually made in pairs, a male and a female, but some are done individually too. The traditional art form may appear crude, with no sophisticated details, but it is praised as a fine example of abstract art. The Ifugao is famous for its skill in carving Bululs. Bululs play an important role in the agriculture of the Ifugao people of northern Luzon in Philippines and said to guard the rice crop. It is involved in all the steps and aspects of rice production… from rice planting, to the safekeeping of the harvest in rice granaries. The sculpture is made mainly as guardian of a rice granary. The process of creating a Bulul includes a ritual by the mumbaki or the priest to ensure its power. Careful selection of the wood is made and it is consecrated with pig’s blood. One can see Bululs in front of a house, a granary or near the harvest. The male bulul is placed at the right and the female at the left. It is regarded with care and respect. Treating it otherwise is believed to result in hostile situations such as sickness and pestilence from the spirits or ancestors.

CARAVEL MINIATURE

The design of caravels underwent changes over the years, but a typical caravel of the late 15th century may be described as a broad-beamed vessel of 50 or 60 tons’ burden; some were as large as 160 tons. About 75 feet (23 m) long, the typical caravel had two or three pole masts, lateen-rigged (i.e., with triangular sails). Later versions, the redonda, replaced the main lateen sail which required a large crew by a square sail which also made for more speed when running offshore. Caravels were usually built with a double tower at the stern (the aftercastle, or sterncastle) and a single tower (or none) in the bow (the forecastle). Top speed for a caravel was about 8 knots; the average was 4 knots for 90-100 miles in a day. This sea vessel was initially developed by the Portuguese for their voyages.

A. PAPER BILLS

During the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, the Japanese had issued a set of banknotes. In the photo above is a 20 Pesos banknote, which is part of the 1949 issue. It is black, gold, and orange in color and measures 162 x 67 mm. The obverse side shows Andres Bonifacio, the Central Bank of the Philippines seal, and Emilio Jacinto. The reverse side features the Katipunan revolutionary flag and the Kartilya ng Katipunan book with a sword, quill, and inkwell; and the Balintawak monument of Andres Bonifacio with a sword and flag. This banknote has no security thread and watermark.

The 1906 two silver pesos’ certificate banknote from The Philippine Islands was printed when the Philippines was under control of the United States. There were no one-peso silver certificates printed, and the two peso bill was considered the smallest denomination during this time. Over 14 million of these notes were printed, which is astronomical. These banknotes are black and blue with a red seal and serial numbers.

The 1918 1 Peso Treasury Certificate features the portrait of Apolinario Mabini and a red seal. This bank note was issued during the time of Governor General Francis Burton Harrison. It is estimated that about 3,000,000 pieces of this bank note was printed according to United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

OLD COINS

TECHNOLOGY

LÁMPARA DE ACEITE/OIL LAMP

It is covered by a metal seal with a plastic cap that prevents evaporation of the oil and holds the wick in place

TAKEDA PENDULUM WALL CLOCK

The magnificent carvings on the wooden frames of the clock are very appealing with dial. It has glass surrounded by all three sides and the sound is the reminiscence of days gone by. Goes off fully on the hours as well as a small chime every half an hour. Takeda pendulum wall clock in full order with key for winding chimes on the hour and half hour (can be turned off if required).

BROWNIE HAWKEYE FLASH MODEL

The much-loved Brownie Hawkeye cameras have a molded Bakelite body and use a brilliant viewfinder. May 1949 – Nov 1951: This is the Brownie Hawkeye non-synchronized non-flash model. Sept 1950 - July 1961: This is the Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model which can accept a wide range of Kodak pin and screw flash attachments. This same camera was also manufactured in France as Brownie Flash Camera.

Designed by Arthur H. Crapsey, the designer of many other popular Kodak cameras.

POTTERY

BURNAY

Burnay is an Ilocano term for a clay pot. The Burnay is formed of sand clay that has been crushed by carabaos. Electric kilns, which are more convenient, are displacing the dragon kilns, which bake the burnay jars, resulting in the gradual extinction of a centuries-old custom and way of life.

EARTHENWARE POT/PALAYOK

Palayoks or earthenware pots are popularly known as a traditional cooking ware in the Philippines. It is used to cook rice, and dishes such as pinakbet and sinaing na tulingan, to mention a few.

“Alkansya” Clay Pots

In the Philippines, clay pots also function as storage of coins by thrifty Filipinos. Usually shaped like jars, the “alkansya” clay potteries have a small horizontal opening on its top, where coins could be inserted. They are usually sold alongside with other potteries and household items in markets and roadside stores.

KALAN DE ULING

"Ulingan," also known as "Lutuang de Uling" or "Kalan de Uling," is an antique and traditional model of a modern gas stove that Filipinos used to cook their meals back in the day. It was given the name "ulingan" after the Filipino word "uling," which means "charcoal." It's often composed of clay in a short cylindrical shape with a hole on the front side where scrap wood and charcoal will be entered. It also features a hole on top that serves as a burner, from which the fire will emerge and the pot will be placed.

The credit of preserving the museum goes to its administrators, faculty and students for polishing and improving its content.

They are all of one heart in the idea of its preservation for the propagation of Filipino customs, values and traditions. That the present and the next generation will learn to appreciate what they had become and will become by learning much about their past.

From 100 years ago to 100 more

The architecture represents the kind of quality and service that PSU – BC offers: a service that withstands time and the circumstances from it, a service that never goes out of style, a service from the past, fit for the future. As a new generation approaches, the buildings are still there, a symbol of quality and excellence.

𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘

Limited edition centennial merchandise is now available. Proceeds will go to the renovation of the

PSU Centennial Museum

PSU CENTENNIAL MUSEUM