The tenegre looks like an old one from Panay although the pommel is not characteristic. We need Zel to identify where that pommel originates. I know there is a bat form of hilt from Batangas, but this sword looks typical of Panay except for the pommel.
The knife is typical of Luzon. The style of hilt with the pinky notch is seen commonly on Ilocano knives, but the feature can be found elsewhere in Luzon as well. The small octagonal brass ferrule is also consistent with an Ilocano knife. The long clipped blade suggests post-WWII manufacture, although such blades were probably produced earlier too. The hilt has a simplified fist pommel with a full tang construction -- this abstract, minimalist style of fist is not typical of the Katipunan period, and I think post dates it by at least 50 years. Nevertheless a very well made knife, and a nice "gift."
Ian.
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