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Capiz
Province
(from top: left to right)Panay Church,Capiz Provincial Capitol,Panitan Plaza,IvisanandDao Church.
Flag of Capiz
Flag
Official seal of Capiz
Seal
Nickname:
Seafood Capital of the Philippines
Anthem:O, Capiz
Location in the Philippines
Location in the Philippines
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Coordinates:11°23′N122°38′E/ 11.38°N 122.63°E/11.38; 122.63
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
Spanish Settlement1566
Encomienda1569
Politico-Military Province1716
FoundedApril 15, 1901
Capital
and largest city		Roxas
Government
•GovernorFredenil H. Castro(Lakas-CMD)
•Vice GovernorJames "Mitang" O. Magbanua (Lakas-CMD)
•LegislatureCapiz Provincial Board
Area
[1]
• Total2,594.64 km2(1,001.80 sq mi)
• Rank52nd out of 81
Highest elevation
(Mount Nangtud)
2,074 m (6,804 ft)
Population
(2020 census)[2]
• Total804,952
• Rank38th out of 81
• Density310/km2(800/sq mi)
• Rank25th out of 81
DemonymCapiznon/Capizeño
Divisions
•Independent cities0
•Component cities
1
•Municipalities
16
•Barangays473
•DistrictsLegislative districts of Capiz
Time zoneUTC+8(PST)
ZIP Code
5800–5816
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
ISO 3166 codePH-CAP
HDIIncrease0.650 (Medium)
HDI rank32nd in Philippines(2019)
Spoken languages
GDP(2022)₱74.38 billion
$1.268 billion[3]
Growth rateIncrease8.8%
Websitecapiz.gov.ph

Capiz,officially theProvince of Capiz(Capiznon/Hiligaynon:Kapuoran sang Capiz;Tagalog:Lalawigan ng Capiz), is aprovincein thePhilippineslocated in the central section ofWestern Visayasregion.Its capital is the city ofRoxas.It is located at the northeastern portion ofPanay Island,borderingAklanto the north,Antiqueto the west, andIloiloto the south. Capiz faces theSibuyan Seato the north.

Capiz is known for thePlacuna placentaoyster shell that has the same name locally and is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window and doors. Likewise, the province is known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines"[4]and was among the top 15 most frequently visited places in the Philippines.[5]Capiz is the site of the famous coral-stoneSanta Mónica Churchin the town of Panay, home to the largestCatholic Churchbell in Asia. The bell was made from 70 sacks of gold and silver coins donated by the townsfolk. Measuring seven feet in diameter, five feet in height and weighing 10,400 kilograms or just over 10 metric tons, the Panay bell is popular among tourists visiting Capiz.

History[edit]

Spanish colonial era[edit]

The account of early Spanish explorers about Capiz and its people was traced back in 1566 when the Spaniards set foot in the mouth ofBanica river.[citation needed]

Early settlements were seen in the town of Panay. The town was originally called Bamban. The name was changed by the early Spaniards to Panay, a word which means "mouth of the river." This is also the location of a fortress built by Juan de la Isla[who?]in late 1570. The Paseo de Evangelización 1566 can be found in the town plaza and was erected through the efforts of Rev. Msgr. Benjamin F. Advíncula.[citation needed]

When the Spaniards led byMiguel López de Legazpicame to Panay fromCebuin 1569, after sailing from Mexico, they found people with tattoos, and so they called the islandIsla de los Pintados.[6]

How the island itself came to be called Panay is uncertain. TheAeta(Negritos) called itAninipay,after a plant that abounded in the island. Legend has it that López de Legazpi and his men, in search of food, exclaimed upon the island,pan hay en esta isla!"There is bread in this island"! and the island of Panay closely resembles the shape of a heart and the heart of Jesus Christ is considered present in the Eucharistic Bread. The Spanish then came and established their first settlement on the island at the mouth of the Banica River and called itPanay.This was the second Spanish settlement in the Philippines, followingSan Miguel, Cebu.Unknown to many,Calle Revoluciónin Panay is the second oldest street in the Philippines afterCalle ColóninCebu City,Central Visayas.

Later in 1569, CaptainDiego de Artieda,who was sent by López de Legazpi, landed in the town of Panay and proclaimed it as the capital of the province. Later, the Spaniards moved the capital to its present site upon founding the town of Capiz (not the province, and now Roxas City) which was near the sea and provided docking facilities.

In 1716, the province was created a separateencomiendaand was later organized into a politico-military unit. By the end of the 1700s, Capiz had 11,459 native families and 89Spanish Filipino families.[7]: 539 [8]: 31, 54, 113 

The Panayanon's noble character and royal blood shone out in later centuries when fellow people from Panay island, atIloilo Citywas given by the Queen of Spain, the Royal Title of "Most Loyal and Noble City" for being the most ardent and faithful city in the Spanish Empire and had remained loyal to Spain while the entire empire collapsed.

Although Capiz joined the Tagalog-ledPhilippine Revolution,the Spaniards didn't surrender to the Tagalogs but they did surrender to the people of Iloilo and eventually Iloilo and Capiz were part of the sameFederal Republic of the Visayasa substate which was formed within theFirst Philippine Republic,the first capital of which was inCavitewhile theUnited States of Americahad betrayed the Philippine Revolution which they initially supported and influential American officers swore allegiance to. These American officers betrayed their oaths and occupied Manila.

American invasion era[edit]

The American takeover of the Philippines resulted in the establishment of a civil government in Capiz on April 15, 1901, by virtue ofAct 115.[9]

Japanese occupation era[edit]

On April 16, 1942, Imperial Japanese forces landed on Capiz City and occupied the rest of the province. However, on December 20, 1944, Capizanon guerrillas, whose forces already occupied most of the province, liberated the capital from Japanese hands, leading to the full liberation of the province.[10]

Philippine independence[edit]

Capiz and Aklan were united under one province until 25 April 1956, when PresidentRamon Magsaysaysigned into lawRepublic Act1414separating the two entities.[11]

Geography[edit]

Panay River in Roxas City

Capiz covers a total area of 2,594.64 square kilometres (1,001.80 sq mi)[12]occupying the northeastern portion ofPanay Island,and is one of the five provinces that compose theWestern Visayasregion.Mount Nangtud,is the highest mountain in Capiz with an elevation of 6,804 ft (2,074 m) located in the Capiz-Antique border. Other peaks areMount Tigas4,760 ft (1,451 m),Mount Agudo2,736 ft (834 m). The province comprises 473barangays,16 municipalities and a city.Roxas City,the provincial capital, is only 45 minutes away by plane fromManilaand is within the routes of major shipping lines. ThePanay Riverused to be famous for the great number ofcrocodilesthriving there. Capiz is bounded by theSibuyan Seaand the Panay, Loctugan and Ivisan rivers.

Administrative divisions[edit]

Capiz comprises 1city(Roxas) and 16municipalities,further subdivided into 473 barangays, with 2congressional districts.

Administrative divisions of Capiz
  • †Provincial capital and component city
  • Municipality

Demographics[edit]

Population census of Capiz
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903119,948—
1918155,342+1.74%
1939228,660+1.86%
1948244,889+0.76%
1960315,079+2.12%
1970394,041+2.26%
1975445,716+2.50%
1980492,231+2.00%
1990584,091+1.73%
1995624,469+1.26%
2000654,156+1.00%
2007701,664+0.97%
2010719,685+0.93%
2015761,384+1.08%
2020804,952+1.10%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][14]

The population of Capiz in the 2020 census was 804,952 people,[2]with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.

Inhabitants[edit]

Historians and ethnologists narrowed down to three types of people known to have inhabited Capiz:Atis/Aetas,popularly known asNegritos;Indonesiandescendants of the Mundo tribe in central Panay; and theMalays.

Sulod tribe[edit]

Located inTapaz,Suludnonalso known as the Tumandok, Panay-Bukidnon, or Panayanon Sulud, are culturally indigenous Visayan group of people who reside in the Capiz-Lambunao mountainous area and the Antique-Iloilo mountain area of Panay in the Visayan islands of the Philippines. They speak the Igbok language (also known as Ligbok or Sulod language), a member of the West Bisayan subdivision of the Bisayan languages within the Austronesian language family.

Religion[edit]

Roman Catholicismremains influential in the lives of most people living in Capiz especially in the fields of politics, education and even in their daily personal decisions. Roman Catholics are predominant with 70 percent[citation needed]adherence, theIglesia Filipina Independientehas a strong minority with 20 percent[citation needed].

Other groups includeMembers Church of God International (MCGI),[15]Born Again Christians,Iglesia ni Cristo,Methodists,The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,Baptists,Jehovah's Witnesses,andSeventh-day Adventistsamong others.

Languages[edit]

There are two main local languages:CapiznonandHiligaynon.FilipinoandEnglishare also used and understood as administrative and business languages and are widely spoken as second languages.Aklanonis spoken in towns near Aklan such asSapian,Jamindan,andMambusao.

Capiznon is concentrated in the province of Capiz in the northeast of Panay. It is a member of theVisayan language familyand the people using it are part of the widerVisayan ethnolinguistic group,who constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group. It is related but often confused withHiligaynon/Ilonggo,yet it has its own unique vocabulary and accent, as well as a handful of words unique to the language itself.

Government[edit]

Provincial Government[edit]

Thegovernorserves as the chief executive of the province while the vice governor serves as the presiding officer of theSangguniang Panlalawigan(lit. 'Provincial Council' popularly known as 'Provincial Board').

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan is composed of ten members (known as 'board members' or 'BM') from the twolegislative districtsof the province elected through popular vote. They are joined by threeex-officiomembers - the presidents of the province'scouncilors league,Liga ng mga Barangay,andSangguniang Kabataan.

The term of office of the incumbent officials, except for theex-officiomembers of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, began at noon of June 30, 2022, and will expire at noon of June 30, 2025.

Capiz Provincial Capitol in Roxas City, the seat of the provincial government
Governor Fredenil H. Castro
Vice Governor Jaime O. Magbanua
Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Capiz
Members from the First District Members from the Second District
  • Jose Fulgencio del Rosario
  • Jonathan B. Besa
  • Blesilda Almalbis
  • Thea Faith Reyes
  • Trina Marie Ignacio
  • Elmer Arevalo
  • Gilbert Ardivilla
  • Aldwin Cruz-am
  • Neriza Joy San Felix
  • Cecilio Fecundo
Ex-officio Members
President
Philippine Councilors League 		Mitchelle John B. Patricio
President
Liga ng mga Barangay 		Querubin P. Pamplona
President
Sangguniang Kabataan Federation 		Renzo B. Teves

District Representatives[edit]

Further information:Legislative districts of Capiz
Representatives to theLower HouseofCongress
First District Second District
Emmanuel A. Billones Jane T. Castro

Economy[edit]

Poverty incidence of Capiz

5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
29.92
2009
28.96
2012
27.76
2015
11.72
2018
6.16
2021
6.10

Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]

With its 80-kilometer coastline and wide expanse of swampy lands easily converted into fishponds, Capiz is dubbed as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines". It holds one of the richest fishing grounds and is a major contributor in the aquamarine industry of the Philippines. Farming and fishing are the primary sources of income for the people. The combined natural bounty of land and sea sustain a vibrant food industry. Primary agricultural raw products are rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, banana and cut flower.

Apart from a surplus of agricultural products, Capiz is also a major supplier of prawn and milkfish (bangus). Other agro-industrial harvests include blue marlin, squid, oysters, shrimp, seaweed, and angel wings. Rich fish ponds attract investors to venture into prawn culture, prawn feed manufacture,seaweed farmingand the distribution and processing of other marine products. A robust workforce of 445,246 operates with a literacy rate of 92.04%. Its relatively unexplored caves are said to have high deposits of mineral resources such as limestone, gold and metal.

Robinsons Place Roxas

Telecommunications[edit]

Four big telecommunication companies offer telegraph, telex and telephone services. Communication facilities are catered by thePhilippine Long Distance Telephone Company(PLDT), Bureau of Telecommunications (BUTEL), PT&T, RCPI-Bayantel, Globelines-Islacom and cellular phone companies: Smart, Globe, Dito, Touch Mobile & Sun Cellular. Internet services are also available like PLDT Vibe.

Broadcast communications[edit]

Broadcast media is catered by 3 AM radio stations namely: AM -IBCDYJJ, DYOW -Bombo Radyo,DYVR - RMN Roxas.

FM stations. like Star FM, Love Radio, Radyo Todo, Baskog Radyo, Radyo Badera, Brigada News FM, IFM Roxas, DABIG C Radio and minor FM Stations like CAP Rhythm, Spirit FM Roxas and recently XFm Roxas.

Television facilities reach the city through Iloilo. There are two cable television providers, Wesfardell Cable Services and Filvision, Inc. (Altocable).

GMA Networkand SMNI are two Television relay station is now operating in the city.

Publishing[edit]

Capiz is also home to digital news publishing platforms.

Capiz Newsis a digital news site based in Dumalag, Capiz as per Google Maps and Google My Business.

A newsletter, namedThe Capiz Brewis also digitally published in Capiz.

Banks[edit]

There are more than 60 banking institutions and 116 intermediaries operating in the province.

Capiz products[edit]

Some popularCapiz shellchips decorating design include gift items, indoor decoration and outdoor decoration ornaments. Capiz chip-made products range from lanterns, lamp shades, window pane, chandeliers, curtains, picture panels and frames, Capiz shell balls, plates, decorative bowls, candle holders, tiles, flower vase, door hanging chime, soapdish, pendant, globelight, necklace decor, beads, bird cage, floor lamp holders, faux chandelier, gift boxes, collection item rack and many more.

Buladordried fishis a major product. There are several varieties of dried fishes that can be found in Capiz.

Business Process Outsourcing[edit]

PETRA Academyis a non-voice outsourcing company that serves Korean nationals for an online English tutorial. The company is located in 3/F JC TIU Building, Corner Burgos Street and Inzo Arnaldo, Roxas City.

ePerformax Contact Center and BPOis the largest BPO company in Capiz and Northern Panay, ePerformax Contact Center and BPO - Roxas City opened last June 15, 2018, with over 1,000 employees as of 2020 and is targeting to reach 3,000 employees by 2022. It is located in PEZA-approved 7.4 hectares Pueblo de Panay Technopark inside 769 hectares Pueblo de Panay township. ePerformax Contact Center and BPO has also branches in Metro Manila and Cebu.

Xiliumis located in Capiz Government and Business Center. It is a home-grown BPO company from Iloilo City, Philippines. It was founded in 2011 by an Ilongga, Vanessa Belleza and an American partner, Don Wickelgren. The company has grown steadily from a 5-person startup to a full-scale organization with more than 100 employees and a second branch in Roxas City, Capiz. Xilium is hiring Virtual Medical Assistants (VMAs) for US Healthcare Account.

Culture[edit]

Capiz is known for its trademark product, the brilliantCapiz shell,used in windows, lanterns, decorations, vases, etc. The Capiz shell has a luster similar tomother of pearlshells.

Hymn[edit]

Main article:O, Capiz

The official hymn of Capiz,O, Capizwas adopted in June 2006 by ordinance of theSangguniang Panlalawigan.Vicente Bermejo, former province governor stated "we need a melody that will inspire us and forge our efforts together to achieve our dream for a better Capiz," in support of the hymn's incorporation.

Folk dances[edit]

Capiz is one of the places in the Philippines that contributed a lot in Philippine folk dancing. The province alone has 19 Visayan folk dances such as "Tinolabong", "Gayong-gayong", "Timawa", Dagit-dagit "," Beneracion "," Tatay Meroy Cariñosa "," Pukol "," Habanera Capiceña "," Cabatingan "," Saad "," Pitik Mingaw "," Kuratsa Capiceña ", and" Palomita Coquitana "to name a few.

Festivals[edit]

  • Saot Capiz – A cultural presentation – The First Capiz Dance Season held every Saturday at the Capiz Provincial Park, Roxas City.
  • Sinadya sa Halaran – Is a merging of the Roxas City Fiesta "Sinadya" and the Province celebration of "Halaran". "Sinadya sa Halaran" is a commemoration of the feast of the patroness of Roxas City, which is theImmaculate Conceptionand a thanksgiving. It literally means "Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving". Rituals and festivities include fireworks, grand parades, fluvial processions, fair and food festivals, street dancing, and exhibits. Later, the festival was renamed "Sinadya sa Inmaculada Concepcion" with the dissolution of the Halaran Festival and the re-direction of the city's celebration to its patron, the Immaculate Concepcion. The City of Roxas, to celebrate the organization of its government, now also celebrates "Sugilanon Festival" in May of every year, usually in the week leading to or after May 12, which is the charter day of the city.
  • Pangahaw Festival – A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest by the Indigenous Peoples ofJamindan.
  • Guyum-Guyuman Festival – "Caguyuman" the old name ofPontevedra,meaninganthill,a name distinct for ants' house was once a part of the municipality of Pan-ay mainly because of its abundant natural resources both from the coastal and upland areas. People from the nearby municipalities ofPanay,Panitan,MaayonandPresident Roxas,would thrive in the market place like swarm of ants for trading. This rich tradition is now a celebration of life and thanksgiving for all Caguyumanons.
  • Talahong Festival –Talabaandtahongis very rich in production in these areas. More than a hundred fisherfolk live along the coast. SinceSapianis abundant with seafoods, it was the initiative of the Local Government Unit to organize a Talahong Festival (Talaba-Tahong) every 2nd Friday and 2nd Saturday of May that promotes the local products.
  • Tagbuan Festival – It was conceptualized during the Pre-Spanish time, wherein there wereaetasin the upland barangay.

Transportation[edit]

Air[edit]

Roxas Airportis an airport serving the general area ofRoxas City,the provincial capital. The airport is classified as a Class 1 principal airport, by theCivil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.Roxas Airport has 3 flights daily and 4 flights on selected days courtesy ofPhilippine Airlines,Cebu PacificandAirAsiaPhilippines.

Land[edit]

The primary transportation vehicle used in Roxas City and other municipalities in Capiz is thetricycle.Travel between municipalities is typically by jeepney, vans and Ceres operated buses. "Capiz Cab", the city's taxi that plies Roxas City and the 16 municipalities of the Capiz. Capiz Cabs are the first receipt-issuing taxis in the Philippines apart from those operating out ofNinoy Aquino International Airport.

Sea[edit]

Inter and provincial mobility of residents and their cargo is serviced by vans, buses and jeepneys. Sea transportation (cargo vessel) is served byMoreta Linesplying the route of Roxas to Manila. Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) are served by two shipping companies namely Super Shuttle Roro 2 and 2GO to fetch passengers from Roxas City toBatangas CityviaOdiongan, Romblon. Inter-island shipping is also served from Roxas City to the following locations such as:Balud, Masbate;Mandaon, Masbate;Sibuyan Island,Romblon;Cadiz, Negros Occidental;Guimaras Island;andEstancia, Iloilo.

Notable people[edit]

This list is only for people born or residing in Capiz.

Politics[edit]

Manuel Roxas,the firstpresidentof an independent Philippines, served asgovernor of Capizfrom 1919 until 1922 and represented the province's first district in the House of Representatives from 1922 until 1938.

Entertainment[edit]

Other[edit]

See also[edit]

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