III. STORIES ASSOCIATED WITH STRUCTURE
During the world war 2, Calbiganons evacuated the town because of tremendous fear from Japanese soldiers' invasion. But with the mandate of the Japanese Officials, Calbiganons were threatened that houses will be burned if house owners will not return right away. Thus, Daradal family went back to town immediately and Japanese soldiers also decided to live with the family and made the house their camp.
Surprisingly, Japanese officials were described to be polite by the house owners. One of the reasons, why they chose to convert the house as a camp is the presence of the Deep Well which gave refreshing water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning needs. It is said, that Japanese soldiers and officials will always crowd in the deep well every afternoon.
IV. SIGNIFICANCE (Indicate type of significance, e.g. historical, aesthetic, economic, social, political, and then explain)
HISTORICAL - The house was converted into a camp by Japanese officials during the world war II, and it also served as classroom sometime in 1956 or 1957.
SOCIAL - the deep well excavated near the house has been a source of drinking water for most Calbiganons since 1940s. It was mentioned by witnesses that the well served as a resting site for Japanese soldiers / officials and it is where they hear playful conversations among the Japanese. Though the language can't be understood well, witnesses can tell that Japanese folks were having fun because of their giggling and raucous discussions. Same thing goes for Calbiganons in the Poblacion, who also made the "atabay" or deep well their main source of potable drinking water.
V. CONSERVATION
A. STATUS/CONDITION OF STRUCTURE:(Describe the physical condition of the structure)
[/] In good condition
[ ] deteriorated
[ ] ruins
Remarks:
Restorations and few alterations were made but most of the architectural design was maintained.
B. INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE:
1. [/] altered 2. [ ] moved
[ ] unaltered [ ] original site
Remarks: A noticeable extension was already made starting from the kitchen.
C. CONSTRAINTS/THREATS/ISSUE:
Flooding
D. CONSERVATION MEASURES: (Describe the conservation measures taken at the level of the community, provincial and/or national)
- the house owners constantly repair the house everytime they see areas which needs restoration.